April 10th, 2023 @ 1:00 pm

The power of pets: How animals affect human health

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For millennia, animal companions have comforted, entertained, and delighted us — and now, we increasingly understand how they affect our physical and mental well-being. To celebrate National Pet Day, we’re … Continue reading "The power of pets: How animals affect human health"


March 23rd, 2023 @ 11:00 am

Combatting a global killer: What’s next in the fight against tuberculosis

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A Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forum  Tuberculosis deaths are on the rise again, after declining for more than a decade, and the threat of drug-resistant strains looms large. … Continue reading "Combatting a global killer: What’s next in the fight against tuberculosis"


March 20th, 2023 @ 1:00 pm

The Boston Marathon bombings a decade later: An inside look at lessons learned

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Presented jointly with the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University On April 15, 2013, two explosions rocked the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Within minutes, authorities from multiple … Continue reading "The Boston Marathon bombings a decade later: An inside look at lessons learned"


March 1st, 2023 @ 12:00 pm

Eating for a healthy body and a healthy planet

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Our diets clearly affect our health — and they may also determine the future of our planet. In this panel, we’ll examine the connections between personal and planetary health, with … Continue reading "Eating for a healthy body and a healthy planet"


February 16th, 2023 @ 1:00 pm

The Science of Sleep: Exploring the connection between rest and health

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When we turn the clocks ahead this spring, we’ll lose an hour of sleep—but for many Americans, poor sleep is a nightly problem. Lack of sleep takes a toll on … Continue reading "The Science of Sleep: Exploring the connection between rest and health"


February 8th, 2023 @ 1:00 pm

A ‘Manhattan Project’ for the mind: Neuroscientist Husseini Manji on the future of mental health

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Husseini Manji has spent decades directing research into the biology, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses at the National Institutes for Health and Johnson & Johnson. Despite important advances, many … Continue reading "A ‘Manhattan Project’ for the mind: Neuroscientist Husseini Manji on the future of mental health"


January 27th, 2023 @ 1:00 pm

Inside Costa Rica’s healthcare success story

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Average life expectancy in Costa Rica has steadily increased, from 55 years in 1950 to 81 years today — far outpacing the U.S. Even more notable: the country has achieved this success while spending far less than the U.S. as a share of income. What’s behind Costa Rica’s remarkable success? How has its progress in health care improved its resilience? And what lessons can we learn for other nations? We’ll explore all that and more with our experts.


December 14th, 2022 @ 1:00 pm

Climate and justice: The EPA’s action plan

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A conversation with EPA Regional Administrator David Cash  The Environmental Protection Agency is launching a new Office of Environmental Justice and vowing to use its regulatory power to mitigate the … Continue reading "Climate and justice: The EPA’s action plan"


December 5th, 2022 @ 5:30 pm

Free! Take a Break with Meditative Painting 

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Presented by The Studio & Office for Student Services at Harvard Chan School  Harvard Chan students — take a break from studying for finals and explore your creativity through art! … Continue reading "Free! Take a Break with Meditative Painting "


December 5th, 2022 @ 1:00 pm

Creativity and the brain: How the arts can shape well-being

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A Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forum  Humans have been creating art for millennia — since long before the emergence of the written word. Now, researchers are beginning to … Continue reading "Creativity and the brain: How the arts can shape well-being"