Here’s why childhood spent in a rural area is good for your health
Research examines how environmental exposure influences inflammatory response in children
08 February 2024 - 22:37
Children raised in rural environments, spending time outdoors in the sun and being exposed to farm animals grow up to have better-regulated immune systems and fewer allergies than their city counterparts...
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