Editorial What is the power of community? In edition 21 we uncover stories from across Europe to find out the true meaning of community, talking with the people working at …
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Green space isn’t ambitious, it’s necessary: how Barcelona is providing access to green space and active transport
COVID-19 fundamentally changed our relationship with the outdoors. With an increase in climate anxiety growing across Europe, how can we better approach our urban planning to benefit our health, the …
The Green Ambulance: measuring the health costs of indoor air pollution
We spend an average of 90% of our time indoors, and household air pollution can have a significant negative impact on our health. Indoor air is an important environmental component …
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Why collaborating with communities is essential to eradicate health inequalities
95.3 million people (representing 22% of the population) are at risk of poverty or social exclusion in the EU. Creating an inclusive society requires the maintenance and promotion of health …
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Breaking the stigma: welcome to the Men’s Shed movement
Loneliness is on the rise in Ireland. In a primary study undertaken by the European Commission, over 20% of respondents in Ireland reported feeling lonely – the highest level in …
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Period poverty: the impact of Scotland’s revolutionary Act one year on
Having access to menstrual products, hygiene facilities, waste management, and education are basic needs. But for many across Europe period poverty is still an issue. Currently 1 in 10 girls …
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Curbing the crisis: the impact of Energy Cafés
Europe’s households endured one of the toughest winters this past season. The spike in energy costs have had devastating impacts on many people across the continent, often forcing them to …
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Cultura en Vena: injecting culture into health
How can culture and art contribute to our health and wellbeing? For some, paintings, music, dance and other forms of arts and culture might go unnoticed, for others they are …
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Everybody counts: stopping the cycle of social exclusion
Current crises have led to a stark increase in inequalities across the EU. A new Science-for-Policy report recently illustrated the effect that spikes in energy and household expenditures have had …
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Can municipalities be umbrella settings for health?
Health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve their health, and thereby their wellbeing and quality of life. All to often, the focus …
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