Study confirms: Walking is good for you

June 20, 2025

Hello dear Good News community,

I go for a walk with my dog every day—and I love it! When he's not with me and we miss our lunchtime walk, I really feel the difference. The movement, the break from an often stressful day - it just feels good. And it’s great for your health, too, as a new study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology shows. So: Get off the couch and get moving!

Enjoy reading, Selina

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UK decriminalizes abortions

The British parliament has overturned a Victorian-era law. Abortions in England and Wales will no longer be considered a criminal offence. Those affected and medical professionals no longer have to fear prosecution. This is a step that many in Germany have been calling for for years. Source: EURONEWS

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Daily walking reduces the risk of chronic lower back pain

A study by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) shows that daily walking can reduce the risk of chronic back pain. Movement data from 11,194 adults were collected and tracked over a period of four years. Source: NEW ATLAS

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Coal mines turned into solar power plants

Abandoned coal mines could be transformed into solar farms capable of generating enough electricity to power a country the size of Germany. That’s the finding of a first-of-its-kind analysis by Global Energy Monitor, which examined 312 coal mines around the world that have been closed since 2020. Source: EURONEWS

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Playful support for young patients in hospitals

A hospital stay can be frightening and lonely for children - but playful approaches can make it easier. In Scotland, professional clowns visit pediatric wards, while in the U.S., immersive video games help young patients cope better with illness and long hospital stays. Source: BBC

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New map shows global reforestation potential

Researchers have released new maps showing where reforestation would be most effective in combating the climate crisis - places like western Canada or Colombia. If these areas were reforested, they could absorb around 2.43 million tons of CO2 annually - almost as much as the entire EU emits in a year. Source: ECOWATCH

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Reconnecting the forests for Java gibbons

The habitat of the critically endangered Javan gibbons has drastically shrunk due to fragmented forest areas. The local NGO SwaraOwa is working to change that: by planting so-called forest corridors, they aim to reconnect isolated patches of forest—allowing the gibbons to move freely, find food, and reproduce. Source: MONGABAY

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