Anne Lusk, research scientist at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, proposes that communities take inspiration from programs that preserve historic main streets and invest in aesthetic cycling infrastructure.
In schools, simple measures can be effective in helping reduce the spread of the coronavirus. In a March 8, 2020 article in Usable Knowledge, … Continue reading “How to help reduce spread of coronavirus in schools”
Olive oil has been linked to reduced risk of coronary artery disease and cardiovascular disease.
Reducing red meat consumption while eating more plant and dairy protein could lower the risk of developing and dying from coronary heart disease.
Even though the coronavirus is causing disruptions around the world—people hoarding supplies, markets swinging wildly, countries banning travel—there are ways for leaders to help … Continue reading “Leading effectively during the coronavirus crisis”
A pilot program in the Anchorage School District to enhance children’s wellness by giving them more time for eating and recess has largely been successful, according to administrators.
Only about 10% of Americans have actually used telemedicine for virtual visits with their doctors. But the spread of COVID-19, the illness caused by … Continue reading “Will coronavirus boost prominence of telemedicine?”
Consuming between 22 and 34 grams of fiber a day can help keep the gut healthy, and it also has been linked to a number of other health benefits.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)—including abuse, parental divorce, or having substance abuse in the household—which can induce a toxic stress response linked to a lifetime of health problems.
Air pollution is killing almost 8.8 million people each year—more annual deaths than tobacco smoking, HIV, and vector-borne illnesses such as malaria and dengue, … Continue reading “We rely on fossil fuels—but ‘they’re killing us’”