HEALTH: These Are the Best States for a Healthy Lifestyle

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Claire Wolter, News Reporter

These Are the Best Places for a Healthy Lifestyle

Growing up, my parents were fierce advocates of "getting some fresh air." They sent us outside to cure headaches, expend energy, and (though they didn't always admit it) take some space for themselves.

Regardless of motive, however, outdoor activity does have benefits for our health. And the number of outdoor resources we have access to can depend on what state we live in. A new survey by Life Extension, an integrated healthcare company, found that people living in California, Arizona, and Florida may experience higher levels of health and wellness than those who don't–and much of that is driven by state-facilitated access to green space.

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To develop their ranking for wellness, researchers assessed CDC health data, geographical layouts of each state, and people's internet search history.

Feel Better

Where you live can impact your lifestyle, but it doesn't need to limit it. People who live further away from national parks and other green spaces may be able to find creative ways to travel and explore, or experiment with at-home workouts and movement activities.

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