Today’s Current Affairs: A new study has revealed that spending time in nature can significantly improve mental health and well-being. The research, conducted by a team of psychologists at the University of Exeter, found that participants who spent at least two hours a week in green spaces reported higher levels of happiness and lower rates of anxiety and depression. This news comes as more people are seeking ways to cope with the stress and uncertainty brought on by the ongoing pandemic. Experts recommend taking regular walks in parks or forests, or simply spending time in a backyard garden, to reap the mental health benefits of nature.
Today’s Current Affairs highlight the ongoing displeasure of politicians and residents in Okinawa over the noise pollution caused by foreign fighter jets, especially the F-35 Lightning II. With an increasing number of military drills and activities in the region, tensions have risen as the loud noise from these stealth aircraft disrupts daily life. As concerns ...
