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- 1Remote Access to WIC Benefits Could Keep Children Enrolled▼Allowing remote access to WIC nutrition, health benefits could keep more children enrolled
Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health report that allowing families to access WIC nutrition and health benefits remotely could keep more children enrolled in the program. The finding suggests that removing the need for in-person visits may reduce drop-off as children age out of eligibility tiers, helping more low-income families maintain nutritional support.
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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is presenting 'Pressure Points: Leading mental health innovation', an initiative focused on advancing new approaches to mental health care. The effort highlights how public health leaders are pushing innovation in prevention, treatment and support for mental health at a time of rising global need.
- 3Walking More and Faster Linked to Longer Life, Study Finds▼People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
A new study finds that people who walk more steps each day, or who walk at a faster pace, tend to live longer. The findings, highlighted by Harvard Health, add to a growing body of evidence that everyday physical activity, even without intense exercise, has a measurable effect on longevity and overall health.
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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has published guidance on eating a heart-healthy diet, outlining dietary choices that support cardiovascular health. The advice emphasizes everyday food decisions that can reduce the risk of heart disease. Health guidance of this kind draws attention as cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide.
- 5Harvard Ash Center launches Sports, Democracy, and Civic Health Initiative▼Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation announces Sports, Democracy, and Civic Health Initiative
Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation has announced a new Sports, Democracy, and Civic Health Initiative. The program will examine how sports participation and fandom connect to democratic engagement and community wellbeing. Details on funding, partners, and specific programming have not yet been released.