Health Equity
6 articles
What Is Health 3.0 and Why It Matters
A person's zip code may be a stronger determinant of their health than their genetic code, revealing profound disparities in well-being across neighborhoods.
Outdoor Wellness Spaces: Addressing the Access Gap
While cities like Portland, Oregon, invest millions in converting vacant lots into community wellness spaces—Portland committed $10 million in 2022, for instance—100 million Americans, including 28 mi
Mindful Movement: Bridging the Gap in Well-being Access
Yoga practice nearly doubled in prevalence from 6.
Global women's health funding faces crisis
Globally, 344 million people enter extreme poverty each year due to health expenses, even as women constitute 70% of the health workforce, according to Women in Global Health .
New Research Shows Neighborhoods Impact Cellular Aging, Longevity
New research shows that your neighborhood's conditions are directly linked to cellular aging, potentially accelerating the process for residents in disadvantaged communities. This underscores that your environment matters just as much as your personal habits for healthy aging.
Missouri House Approves 'Food is Medicine' Bill for Medicaid Patients
The Missouri House has approved a 'Food is Medicine' bill, a bipartisan effort to help Medicaid recipients with chronic diet-related illnesses access healthy food and nutritional counseling. This initiative aims to improve health outcomes and reduce long-term healthcare expenditures.