Written on July 29, 2009 by admin
The Huffington Post’s Sean Donahue covers the 2009 Aspen Health Forum hosted by the Aspen Institute and TIME Magazine. Donahue notes the “Importance of Being Playful” panel featuring Goldie Hawn, founder of The Hawn Foundation, was one of the more popular sessions of the forum.
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Written on July 27, 2009 by admin
Watch Goldie Hawn on “The Importance of Being Playful” panel at the 2009 Aspen Health Forum. The panel, moderated by The NewsHour’s Ray Suarez, focused on how play contributes to our physical well-being. Other panelists featured are Dr. Deepak Chopra and pediatrician Dr. James Hill.
Written on July 27, 2009 by admin
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Written on July 21, 2009 by admin
An article in The New Yorker discusses various scientific research on self-control and delayed gratification. This is an interesting read for anyone wanting to learn more about behavior and the human brain.
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Written on July 10, 2009 by admin
Aspen Institute & TIME Magazine Health Forum
Goldie Hawn, founder of The Hawn Foundation, will be speaking at the Aspen Institute Health Forum. The Forum will convene over 75 scientists and thought leaders to discuss policy and cutting-edge ideas in health.
The Institute is known for bringing world leaders and philosophers, executives, advocates, and scholars to the same table. Its 2009 gathering will feature Nobel laureates, health care industry leaders, world-class medical scientists, policymakers, athletes, best-selling authors, journalists, public officials, and interested members of the public, some 500 people in all. It is an opportunity to exchange ideas, distill insights and share new knowledge that will lead to better health for everyone. Speakers include:
* Goldie Hawn, Founder, The Hawn Foundation
* Deepak Chopra, best-selling author
* Tom Daschle, Former Senate Majority Leader
* Dr. Alice Dautry, President, Institut Pasteur
* Mary Robinson, Former U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights
July 24-27, 2009 • Aspen, CO, USA
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Written on July 10, 2009 by admin
Mind and Life Conference: Educating World Citizens for the 21st Century
How can our educational system evolve to meet the challenges of the 21st century? How will we educate people to be compassionate, competent, ethical, and engaged citizens in an increasingly complex and interconnected world?
Hosted by the Mind Life Institute, XIX Mind Life Conference brings together educators, scientists and contemplatives to create a dialogue on cultivating a healthy mind, brain and heart.
Featured speakers include His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Marian Wright Edelman, Dr. Daniel Goleman, Dr. Richard J. Davidson, and Dr. Linda Lantieri.
October 8–9, 2009 • Washington, D.C., USA
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