Nature, Home & Longevity: How Our Environment Shapes Our Health

We often think of health in terms of diet, exercise, and genetics.

But increasingly, scientific research is showing that where we live, the home and built environment around us, plays a huge, often under-appreciated role in our wellness, longevity, and capacity to withstand chronic disease.

A recent article, “Home Environment as a Therapeutic Target for Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases…” (Huntsman & Bulaj, 2025) argues that our homes are ripe for interventions: through design, nature exposure, self-care, sensory enrichment, sleep, and more.