From Here to Health features discussions with higher education experts about their research in health sciences and their efforts to enhance health and wellness in rural Western North Carolina and beyond. We’re sponsored by Appalachian State University’s Beaver College of Health Sciences and the Appalachian Institute for Health & Wellness, our mission is to highlight and support impactful health initiatives.
Episodes
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Host Gary McCullough interviews three App State faculty members—Dr. Becky Battista, Dr. Rich Christiana, and Dr. Joy James—about their work promoting outdoor physical activity and health. They discuss their interdisciplinary research in the fields of exercise science, public health, and recreation management, emphasizing the health benefits of outdoor activity for children and adults. The group discusses their joint research efforts through the HOPE Lab, the process of implementing "prescriptions" for outdoor activities, and the potential for community partnerships to enhance access to nature for wellness. Battista and James also discuss their podcast, "Outdoorosity," which blends research insights and student experiences to encourage listeners to "get outside and keep going outside."