International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Papers Cited in the News in 2024

Throughout the year 2024, research published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH, ISSN: 1660-4601) was featured over 1677 times in news articles published by reputable media sources, such as Forbes, National Geographic, TIME Magazine, and BBC News.

You can learn more about this research below.

“Women are more likely to experience knee injuries during the ovulatory phase of their menstrual cycle — the two weeks before their period. In an interview with The Guardian, Bruinvels posited that coaches and sports trainers can use this medical knowledge to help protect athletes: “There is a body of research emerging that highlights that strength training is more advantageous in the first half of the menstrual cycle – the body adapts and recovers better.””
Forbes—“Period Stigma Sidelines Young Athletes”
IJERPH—“Menstrual Cycle and Sport Injuries: A Systematic Review”
Article link: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/4/3264

“The sport also helps with mental agility. "Pickleball aids cognitive functions such as reaction times, cognitive flexibility, and complex thinking," says Hemendinger. It accomplishes this, she explains, because each fast-paced game requires players to hold multiple concepts at once such as proper positioning and technique, anticipating where the ball or your teammate is going to be, and constantly having to react to your opponent—all while being mindful of server rotation, court rules, and staying on top of a complex scoring system. “
National Geographic—“Pickleball is everywhere. Here's why the fast-growing sport is good for your health”
IJERPH—“Pickleball for Inactive Mid-Life and Older Adults in Rural Utah: A Feasibility Study”
Article link: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/16/8374

“In general, people with preexisting conditions like asthma and heart disease, as well as children and the elderly, should take precautions around fireworks. There are a variety of protective steps you can take, says Jun Wu, a professor of environmental and occupational health at the University of California, Irvine’s program in public health. (Wu has researched fireworks-related spikes in particulate matter.)”
TIME Magazine—“The Health Risks of Fireworks”
IJERPH—“Impact of 4th of July Fireworks on Spatiotemporal PM2.5 Concentrations in California Based on the PurpleAir Sensor Network: Implications for Policy and Environmental Justice”
Article link: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/11/5735

“A growing body of research confirms what many people felt during COVID lockdowns: Time in green spaces, such as parks and forests, or blue spaces, such as coastlines and rivers, is restorative. In addition to psychological benefits, these experiences can lower blood pressure and strengthen the immune system.”
National Geographic—“Why having a hobby is good for your brain and body”
IJERPH—“The Effects of Forest Therapy on Immune Function”
Article link: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/16/8440

“Once the floodwaters recede, the recovery and rebuilding process can begin. However, microbiologists are increasingly realising that an often-overlooked public health threat is the stagnant water left behind pooling in gardens, parts of the home and farmland, creating an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes.”
BBC News—“Cholera, Zika and West Nile: The deadly diseases that sweep in after hurricanes”
IJERPH—“Perspectives on the Health Effects of Hurricanes: A Review and Challenges”
Article link: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/5/2756

“First, it’s important to set up a healthy work environment. An environment that is noisy or full of distractions is likely to increase stress levels. For this reason, it’s important to create a quiet office space where you can work uninterrupted. Ideally, this office space will be away from the main living areas in the home. It should also be equipped with working technology, so you can do your job unencumbered.”
Forbes—“How To Work From Home Without Sacrificing Your Mental Well-Being”
IJERPH—“Healthy and Happy Working from Home? Effects of Working from Home on Employee Health and Job Satisfaction”
Article link: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/3/1122