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    “I believe that in the end it is kindness and generous accommodation that are the catalysts for real change”_Nelson Mandela

    Why is beneficial for us to be kind? As it turns out being kind enhances our own […]

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    “Spread positivity; don’t matter how big, or how small”_Beyonce
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    What can we do to become a kinder person, just like Yenny (whom I have written about in my last post)? Here a […]

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    “Do good anyway, even though nobody appreciates you, nobody sees you, do good anyway, just for yourself, for others, and for the world“
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    It was Thursday. The heart of the city […]

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    Like many Americans, Dr. Bon Ku, grew up without health insurance and lived life hoping not to get sick or injured. It was because of this experience,  that Dr. Ku decided to go into emergency medicine, with the […]

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    Epidemiologists at the New York City Health Department and Columbia University have developed a computer system that detects food-borne illness and outbreaks in NYC area restaurants based on keywords in Yelp […]

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    One of the most important ways to protect yourself and other people around you who might be too young or too sick from serious diseases and infections is by getting vaccinated on time. It is recommended for […]

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    Not only is it very important to have health insurance coverage to protect from illness and injury, but not having coverage can also result in a penalty. It is highly important that you sign up for a health […]

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    Open Enrollment begins November 1st and in NYC is extended to January 31st! Do not delay and enroll as soon as possible! Enrolling in a health insurance plan that fits you and your family best is the first step to […]

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    The NYC Health Department recently published a report describing the health of Latinos living in New York City, the second largest ethnic group and one third of the total population of residents who live in the […]

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    Bike-sharing programs have increased in popularity across the United States in recent years. The initiative is especially robust here in New York City. In 2013, NYC launched Citi Bike, where locals and tourists […]

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    Parks and Recreation agencies provide vital support for creating and sustaining active communities across the United States. In New York City, Parks Department properties promote physical activity, community […]

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    Since its commencement, PARCS has been focusing on the relationship between physical and overall wellbeing and built environment among adults. This spring, we expanded our focus and began working with children as […]

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    The team at PARCS greatly values insights from our participants and their communities. In order to deepen and continue conversation and engagement outside of our direct work, we are launching a platform on […]

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    Poorly thought-out urban design is not only a detriment to the health of residents, as we have discussed in-depth on this blog, but it is also a key driver of social inequity in cities. One organization attempting […]

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    An individual’s health is directly influenced by his or her surrounding environment. Research has shown that environmental characteristics are linked with many chronic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, h […]

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    Years of research have exposed a direct connection between built environment and residents’ health. Building, street, and neighborhood design is linked with a myriad of physical, social, and mental health p […]

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    Smart public design is important for the functioning of all communities, as it determines the amount of safe, accessible places for outdoor activity and community gathering. This is especially important in large […]

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    At the PARCS Study, we’re always thinking green. And this year, we’re not alone. Recently, the Pantone Color Institute selected their yellow-green shade, known as Pantone 15-0343, as 2017’s Color of the Year. […]

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    Americans love their cars, and many people across the country rely on automobiles as their main mode of transportation. However, public and light-rail transit use are increasing in popularity, and are especially […]

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