Imagine a neighborhood where your daily routines – be it the serene morning jogs, the weekly yoga sessions or your quest for the perfect work-life balance – could shape the future of health and wellness not just for your community but as a model for the whole world. This month, as the Lake Nona Life Project’s newest iteration, Survey 4.0, launches, we’re inching closer toward that vision right here in Lake Nona.
The Lake Nona Life Project is a longitudinal health and wellness study in partnership with UCF College of Medicine that aims to understand “What keeps someone well?” As people who live, work and play in Lake Nona, we have the opportunity to come together to shape a healthier tomorrow for ourselves and future generations. Like the renowned Framingham Heart Study before it, the Lake Nona Life Project aspires to uncover new global health insights, guiding not just our community but the world toward optimal wellness.
The project team, led by Dr. Eric Schrimshaw at the UCF College of Medicine, is committed to transforming your valuable input into actionable health wisdom that can truly make a difference.
As a longitudinal study, the project will take place over many years and final results won’t be immediate, but don’t let that discourage you from participating annually. Year over year, a selection of behavioral and health insights are extracted from the study to help Lake Nona better support organizations and social networks that promote optimal wellness. With over 1,200 surveys completed to date, here are some preliminary findings from our most recent version, Survey 3.0:
- 2.4% of Life Project participants report using regular or e-cigarettes as compared to the U.S. national averages of 17%
- 10.6% of Life Project participants report drinking soda on a daily basis as compared to the U.S. national average of 48%
- A small but significant increased risk of depression and anxiety was correlated with every additional hour spent using technology
As you look around Lake Nona today, pocket parks, trails and artwork have been thoughtfully placed to encourage stress-relieving activities such as walking, meditation and connecting with the community, while new office buildings are wrapped in View Glass and have been shown to provide a better night’s rest. You never know what innovations that future insights might bring to Lake Nona’s living lab.
Exciting Updates in Survey 4.0
The newest survey iteration is tailored to be more insightful, engaging and easier to take than ever. You’ll notice new questions sprinkled in that reflect the latest health and wellness trends – think mindfulness practices, dietary choices and even social media use. When you take Survey 4.0, you’ll receive an exclusive all-access day pass to the Lake Nona Performance Club to use for yourself, a friend or family member.
If you’re over 18 and live, work, study or play here, your voice is important. Your participation brings us closer to understanding the complex dance between daily choices and long-term health outcomes.
Ready to join this movement? To take part in Survey 4.0, which kicks off May 9 at Dockside and for further details, follow along on social media @LakeNonaLifeProject or visit liveworkparticipate.com. Your insights are invaluable, and, together, we can create a legacy of health that will inspire for generations to come.
