Seminar | Mindfulness for Cardiovascular Health: From Behavior Change to Healthcare Integration

How can mindfulness move from scientific evidence to mainstream healthcare? In this seminar, Eric B. Loucks, PhD, Professor and Director of the Mindfulness Center at Brown University, will explore the research on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and its adaptation for improving nutrition, blood pressure, and cardiovascular health. He will also examine challenges to health insurance coverage and emerging approaches, including group medical visits and digital delivery, to expand access.

This hybrid “Monday Nutrition Seminar,” co-hosted by the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health and the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, will take place on November 30 at 1:00 p.m. ET. via Zoom and on the Harvard Chan campus*. Registration is required.

*Please note that in-person attendance is not guaranteed due to space constraints. We look forward to seeing many of you via Zoom!

Speaker Information

Eric B. Loucks, PhD, is a professor, researcher, and innovator in the study of mindfulness and health. As Director of the Mindfulness Center at Brown University, he leads efforts to advance the science and application of mindfulness-based practices to improve well-being and address public health challenges. Loucks developed the Mindfulness-Based College for Young Adults (MB-College) program and the Mindfulness-Based Blood Pressure Reduction (MB-BP) program, both of which have been rigorously evaluated through NIH-funded randomized controlled trials. His research encompasses mindfulness epidemiology, evidence synthesis, and implementation science, with a focus on translating mindfulness research into practical tools that support health and well-being. During his career, Loucks held teaching positions at Harvard, McGill, and Brown Universities. His work has been featured in prominent media outlets, such as The New York Times, TIME Magazine, and the BBC.  He has provided numerous presentations to national and state governmental bodies. Committed to bridging rigorous science with real-world impact, Loucks empowers individuals and communities to thrive through mindfulness practices where evidence supports their efficacy.

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