Living in a leafy area can protect against brittle bones.
Leafy areas can prevent brittle bones
People who reside in greener locations typically have higher bone density and a decreased risk of developing osteoporosis - a health condition that makes the bones more likely to break.
Scientists at Central South University in China suggest that it could be because of lower air pollution as it is known to cause inflammation.
The team analysed the 'green exposure' of nearly 400,000 people in Britain using a measure known as normalised difference vegetation (NDV) index from satellite imagery.
It was revealed that people in greener areas had increased bone strength, likely because trees and plants act to remove pollutants from the air.
The experts say: "The findings from this study present the first evidence indicating that residential greenness is associated with higher bone density and decreased risk of developing osteoporosis.
"These findings provide valuable insights into the potential of greenness in preventing the onset of osteoporosis and emphasise the significance of urban greening in developing effective prevention strategies."