New research suggests that many people may indeed reap mental health benefits from working with plants -- even if they've never gardened before. Many longtime gardeners will tell you that the ...

But one trait that makes gardening stand out is that it “requires active participation” and “getting the hands in the dirt,” said Litt, who’s also a professor of environmental studies at ...

Share on Pinterest New research suggests that gardening offers various health benefits, including a reduced risk of chronic diseases like cancer. Manu Prats/Stocksy A new study shows that people ...

Researchers are now calling for more study of the possible benefits of gardening, claiming it could become a potent weapon against cognitive decline. A paper in the Journal of Environmental ...

BOULDER — A University of Colorado Boulder study has shown that gardening can improve both physical and mental health. The American Cancer Society funded the study, which was a controlled trial of ...

“These findings provide concrete evidence that community gardening could play an important role in preventing cancer, chronic diseases and mental health disorders,” said senior author Jill Litt, a ...

A study has revealed a link between gardening and cognitive (mental) functions in older adults. It found that people who ...