The Surprising Key to Health, Well-being, and Longevity

Abstract

Compassion has major health benefits! One of the best strategies for improving and/or maintaining your physical and psychological health is to practice compassion. Exciting research is being conducted at universities all over the country including UC Berkeley and Stanford into the relationship of compassion and health. There is a mind/body connection and compassion is manifested in our physical bodies. Compassion, among other things, reduces our heart rate, stress and inflammation which is at the root cause of many diseases. In addition, compassion helps us live longer and thrive. It contributes greatly to our overall well-being. There are scientifically based information, strategies and tools for creating better health through compassion.

Presenters

Virginia Sampson

Details

Presentation Type

Innovation Showcase

Theme

Health Promotion and Education

KEYWORDS

Compassion, Stress, Wellbeing

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