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The Mental Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
NEEF's Health program highlights the connection between climate change and mental health and how the Climate...
Addressing Common Asthma Myths
Over 25 million people in the US have asthma, and it's the leading chronic disease in children. We tackle some...
Asthma Awareness Month: Promoting Asthma-Friendly School Environments
May is Asthma Awareness Month, and May 1st is World Asthma Day. As a leading chronic illness affecting...
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Discover the impact of air quality on public health and how climate change exacerbates respiratory issues. Take steps to improve indoor air quality and reduce
A vector-borne disease is one that is transmitted by a living organism between humans or from animals to humans. The most common in the United States are
Did You Know? Asthma is the leading chronic disease in children 7.5% of children in the US have asthma, 2.3% are Black or of Hispanic origin. Dampness and mold
Regular walking can have a tremendous positive impact on overall health and well-being. There are additional benefits in taking these walks in natural
January is National Radon Action Month. What is radon? Radon is a radioactive gas produced when uranium in soil decays; it can be found all over the United
The average American spends up to 90% of their time indoors and poor indoor air quality costs the US economy more than $10 billion a year by worsening illnesses
NEEF partnered with the USDA Forest Service and UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, to host a Nature Champion Training in anticipation
In commemoration of this year's National Public Lands Day, the Department of Defense, through the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for
While some exposure to sunlight can be enjoyable, too much can be dangerous. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight can result in a painful
Are you looking for more ways to incorporate technology into your classroom? How about apps that can help you get outside for learning and better health? Check