Wood and Human Health

PUBLISHED

11/20/2015

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Bamboo home Pets Timber Flooring

A recent study at the University of British Columbia and FP Innovations has established a link between exposure to natural wood surfaces and human health. The study supports a fact that has been long known- exposure to nature and natural materials is good for human health. We found this interesting so we thought we would share it.

“The application of wood visual surfaces indoors is one way to reduce stress and promote health in building occupants”

Click Wood is Good for Human Health for the full report.

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