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Samuel ‘Sam’ Nemeth, a Master of Public Health student specializing in Population Aging at Rutgers School of Public Health, is currently investigating how prosocial behaviors help increase the chances of recovering from physical and cognitive impairments, and how using an mHealth app, the practice of medicine and public health supported by mobile devices, may improve mental health in older adults.

We spoke with Sam about his passion for population aging and public health, and why this intersection is crucial to recognize during Older Americans Month and beyond.

Earth Day 2024 takes place on April 22 when around one billion people come together across the globe to focus on sustainability and take action to create a healthier and brighter future for all. The theme this year is ‘Planet versus Plastics’, with Earth Day calling for a 60 percent reduction in the production of all plastics by 2040. Plastic pollution poses a serious threat to ecosystems, wildlife, and human health now and for future generations.

Wendy M. Purcell, a global expert in sustainability and Vice Chair for Education for the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Justice at the Rutgers School of Public Health, explores the connections between planetary and human health.