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Researcher: Trees make for better lives - UPI.com: "CHICAGO, Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A U.S. scientist says people living on tree-lined streets are happier, healthier and less likely to be victims of crime.

Frances Kuo of the University of Illinois reviewed studies on the effect of trees, The Daily Telegraph said. She reported her findings to the American Association for the Advancement of Science conference in Chicago.

'Nature calms people and it also helps them psychologically rejuvenate,' she said. 'They are better able to handle challenges which come their way.'"