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Environmental concerns play a major role in the lives of our older adults, and pollution can shorten lifespans, decrease independence, and affect overall health.

Sustainability + Health Systems: US and EU Perspectives

Nicole Grubner - June 23, 2024

While health systems ready themselves to address the emerging health challenges that are resulting from climate change — according to the World Health Organization, “It...

Kids Are Affected by Climate Change in Ways We Rarely Consider

Pat Farrell PhD - August 15, 2022

Climate change isn't solely a matter of warming air and seas, it affects kids both mentally and physically.

Dementia’s Silent Thief: Could Microplastics Be the Culprit?

Michael Hunter, MD - February 18, 2025

Microplastics - The average person ingests tens of thousands of these particles yearly through the water, food, and air we drink.

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