Read the following passage and guess the meaning of the underlined words. (Items 6-10)
Exposure to nature increases people's health outcomes even when interest in nature isn't high and when socioeconomic status is considered. More green space to enjoy equates to communities with better mental health, a more proactive attitude and a better ability to bounce back from hardships, according to the report.
In one analysis, researchers found parks to be linked to greater trust and cooperation among community members when compared to areas without them.
In general, communities with less green space show the opposite: more cases of depression among residents, higher blood pressure averages and an increased prevalence of anxiety disorders.
At the individual level, access to nature bolsters recovery rates of people who underwent surgery, improves people's immune systems and helps promote physical activity and independence across all ages. Areas with less nature to explore result in higher rates of childhood obesity and cardiovascular diseases.
http://news.discovery.com/human/exposure-to-nature-boosts-human-health-110523.html