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How do trees and green spaces enhance our health?
Trees enhance our lives by releasing oxygen, reducing pollution, and preventing flooding. Beyond all of these benefits, there is growing evidence that just being around trees and green spaces improves mood and overall health.
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Even a seemingly minor injury like a forceful push or collision during sports can rock the brain hard enough within the skull to cause a concussion. This common brain injury affects about two million American children and teens every year.
Concussion can cause headaches, memory and concentration problems, mood changes, and more. Do you know all the key signs and symptoms to look for?
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