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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQHNT6VUX5c 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 … Continue reading "The Science of Sleep: Exploring the connection between rest and health"

https://youtu.be/rZ5rfhS-FlQ 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, … Continue reading "Eating for a healthy body and a healthy planet"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFEabL4K4nA 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 … Continue reading "The Boston Marathon bombings a decade later: An inside look at lessons learned"