I have been working for more than 10 years as Healthy Cities Project Co-ordinator in the City of Udine, dealing with and coordinating prevention and health promotion programmes and actively participating in the activities of the WHO Healthy Cities European Network and collaborating with various national and international networks and EU projects. Recently I have been conducting research with the University of Udine, especially focused on health, psychosocial well-being, active ageing. My research project will explore non-pharmacological approaches based on mind-body medicine for enhanced brain function, well-being and resilience in old age.