Art and Science of Awareness: David Vago.

David Vago is a thought leader in mind-body health and neuroscience, committed to enhancing human flourishing. He transforms cutting-edge science into insights, products, and therapies with the potential to improve our everyday lives. “Neurodegenerative disorders - things like Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease - all these diseases are related to inflammatory processes that happen across one’s age span. So if you’re able to slow down the progress of inflammation by doing mindfulness…well, you’re going to stop the progression of age-related decline, and neurodegenerative disorders as well.” In this conversation, we discuss how mindfulness meditation can affect brain health, the experience of pain, and the science of compassion. Video recording of this session available here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ws8p8FMo56U8nGK26PFeIxSfk2e88jL&si=r3rBjwkRAzALJG89 By viewing or listening to this recording, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclosure notice. This session is sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Inc, and/or its affiliates (“Harvard Pilgrim”). Participation is entirely voluntary, and you may choose to stop viewing or listening to the recording at any time without affecting your eligibility for health insurance coverage. Harvard Pilgrim shall not be liable for any injury, loss, or damage incurred during or as a result of viewing or listening to the recording. You hereby release Harvard Pilgrim, its affiliates, subsidiaries, divisions, directors, employees, and subcontractors from all legal claims related to this session. If others are physically present with you during the session and wish to participate, you are responsible for confirming their verbal consent. This confirmation should reflect their understanding of the voluntary nature of participation and the terms outlined in this notice. Harvard Pilgrim does not require separate consent from each individual but relies on your assurance that all participants joining from your location or device have agreed to the terms.