mascaraforever
mascaraforever t1_irrg01t wrote
Reply to Positive childhood experiences of blue spaces and adult well-being. Individuals who recalled more childhood blue space experiences tended to place greater intrinsic value on natural settings, visiting them as adults – which increases better mental wellbeing by Wagamaga
Admittedly reading this at a red light so can’t read the full article until I get home but I wonder how much economics factor in here. I’m thinking children who are able to take more trips to “blue spaces” are also more likely to be in better off economic situations to begin with.
mascaraforever t1_j0y4q7f wrote
Reply to Gene therapy gel heals decades-old wounds in trial for blistering skin disease. Researchers find that a gel tested in patients with a life-threatening blistering skin disease helps wounds heal. The gel — the first topical gene therapy — awaits FDA approval. by Zee2A
I followed two kids with the more severe version of this disease on IG. Both have since passed. Advances like this make me so happy but it’s bittersweet. If anyone is on IG, there’s an account called “Special Books for Special Kids” which features people with all kinds of different disabilities. The couple who run it are the most kind hearted souls and I’ve learned so, so much from it.