Chicago River Trail will improve mental health
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Have you ever wondered why you felt better after spending time in nature or exercising by water? You experienced this because research shows these activities improve mood, cognitive functioning and self-esteem.
That is just one of the reasons why creating more green space like trails in urban areas is critical.
Over 50 percent of the world's population lives in cities and that number will rise to 70 percent in the next twenty years.
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