https://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. The relationship between parks and crime remains the subject of debate. https://phys.org/news/2019-06-cities-crime.html Social Sciences Wed, 26 Jun 2019 08:20:02 EDT news480755839 As America grays, healthy aging becomes essential. Physical activity or exercise is an important piece of this. Getting regular exercise of just 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week has been linked to a reduction in heart disease, cancer, falls and cognitive impairment due to dementia, including Alzheimer-type dementia. https://phys.org/news/2017-03-older-adults.html Ecology Thu, 16 Mar 2017 07:59:23 EDT news408869954 (Phys.org) —Renovating public parks enhances visitor behaviors and experiences, according to researchers at Penn State, who surveyed park visitors in Allentown, Pa., about their use of a neighborhood park after it was renovated. https://phys.org/news/2013-04-neighborhood-renovations-visitor-behaviors.html Ecology Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:05:54 EDT news284799947