What Powers the Mind-Body Connection

Explore the fascinating connection between mind and body in this TEDxCambridge talk by Martin Picard, an associate professor at Columbia University. Delve into the origins of brain-body communication, tracing its roots back 1.5 billion years to the beginning of life itself. Discover how energy production in your cells plays a crucial role in this dynamic relationship and learn how understanding this adaptive flow of energy can revolutionize your perspective on health and the shared human experience. Gain insights from Picard's groundbreaking research on mitochondria and their influence on cognition, stress resilience, and aging. Uncover an integrative model of human health that has the potential to transform medical education and practice.