Trained in environmental health and epidemiology, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute's Peter James has focused his research on estimating the influence of spatial factors, including exposure to nature, the built environment, the food environment, air pollution, light pollution, noise, and socioeconomic factors, on health behaviors, mental health, and chronic disease. In other words: how one's environment can greatly impact overall health. He weighs in on the benefits of integrating nature into everyday life in this piece, a collaboration between Point32Health and the Boston Globe.
In our latest collaboration with the Boston Globe, we explore the profound link between the community you live in and your vitality by examining some of the health disparities across neighborhoods and how local organizations and individuals are doing their part to improve community health. The collaboration also highlights some of the ways New Englanders are focusing on mental wellness and finding community through activities like volunteering, recreational sports leagues, running clubs and even through pet ownership. Read on to discover the connection between community and health: http://ms.spr.ly/60479Ifdt
