Plant a Tree, Prevent Asthma

New research published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health found that young children living on city blocks with plenty of trees are less likely to have asthma than those living in sparsely planted neighborhoods. Scientists believe the trees have a beneficial effect on air quality.

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