Complementary Psychological and/or Physical Approaches for Cancer Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects: New Clinical Digest from NCCIH
Many people who have been diagnosed with cancer use complementary health approaches. Findings from a substantial amount of research suggest that some complementary psychological and/or physical approaches, such as acupuncture, mindfulness-based stress reduction and yoga, may help manage cancer symptoms and side effects of treatment. Read what the science says.
Behavior Change at an Individual Level
NIH Strategic Change Community of Practice, Conversations on Change events highlighted an event in September 2023 that directly correlates to improving our well-being at work, at home and our relationships.
Music as Medicine: The Science and Clinical Practice
The workshop “Music as Medicine: The Science and Clinical Practice," which took place December 14–15, 2023, aimed to highlight accomplishments from the last 6 years in advancing scientific research on music and health, develop a blueprint for the next phase of research and further build the research community. The workshop was sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and jointly organized by NIH, the NEA, the Renée Fleming Foundation and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
The workshop was co-chaired by Dr. Francis Collins, former NIH director, and Ms. Renée Fleming, the renowned soprano and arts and health advocate, both of whom delivered keynote speeches.
Each session featured a short musical performance highlighting the scientific theme, followed by scientific talks and discussions with eminent speakers and panelists to enrich the content and perspectives for general discussions. Watch the sessions.
