As chronic diseases are set to claim 41 million lives in 2025, scientists have uncovered a powerful ally in the fight: nature itself. People living near green spaces consistently show better health outcomes, regardless of their background. The effect is so strong that Japanese doctors now prescribe forest time as medicine, while even simple indoor plants can reduce stress and blood pressure.
It’s news that invites the question – are we shaping Minot’s future in a way that promotes our health or detracts from it?
