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Details: Written by Consumer Affairs News; Category: Consumer Daily Reports; Published: 13 November 2026; Created: 13 November 2026; Last Updated: 13 November 2026

Children living in greener neighborhoods performed better on attention and achievement assessments.

Researchers analyzed data from nearly 12,000 children across the United States.

Better air quality may help explain why access to green spaces is associated with stronger cognitive performance.

Between schoolwork, screen time, and everyday distractions, children have plenty of things competing for their attention. But new research suggests that something as simple as having more trees and parks nearby could make a difference.

A study from Washington University in St. Louis found that children living in neighborhoods with greater access to green spaces tended to perform better on attention assessments and tests measuring academic-related skills.

Author: Kristen Dalli
Source: Consumer Affairs

Posted: 2026-11-13 15:21:47

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