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91��Ƶ receives a mention in a New York Times video, “The Hidden Park Under the Brooklyn Bridge.” In the segment, architecture critic Michael Kimmelman tours the long-overlooked public space known as Gotham Park as it undergoes transformation—spotlighting the civic and urban conversations unfolding in Lower Manhattan.

In a new episode from NPN Hub, host JJ sits down with Dr. Christen (Chris) Cooper, founder of the Master’s in Nutrition program at 91��Ƶ, to explore the social neuroscience of eating and long-term behavior change. Cooper explains how food choices are shaped more by community, culture, identity, and environment than by calorie counts or willpower, highlighting why traditional “clipboard nutrition” often fails. He shares practical strategies for navigating social norms around eating and illustrates the power of food to build connection and emotional regulation, including a transformative story from a Bronx school where gardening and cooking fostered cooperation and calm.

In Prevention, new research shows that changing to a healthier diet after age 45 can add years to your life—potentially more than three—by improving long-term health outcomes such as blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and inflammation. Christen Cooper, R.D.N., associate professor in the College of Health Professions at 91��Ƶ, explained that plant-forward eating patterns rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables were key drivers of increased lifespan in the study’s analysis of more than 100,000 participants. Making sustainable, nutritious dietary changes later in life can be a powerful step toward better health and longevity.

In health and nutrition, College of Health Professions Professor Christen Cooper speaks to SELF about intermittent fasting, noting that research remains mixed and that while narrower eating windows may help some people reduce snacking, results vary widely.