Managing the Diabetes Epidemic in Children and Adults – Dr. Francine Kaufman

March 9, 2009

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Dr. Francine Kaufman discusses diabetes prevention and treatment. Dr. Kaufman is currrently leading two NIH diabetes investigations, both focusing on preventing and treating type 2 diabetes in children and teenagers. She discusses how people can modify their lifestyles and make a real shift to healthy behaviors.
In addition, Dr. Kaufman [...]

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Heart Disease, Diabetes, Obesity – Risk Factors for Women and Prevention of Chronic Disease – Dr. Debra Krummel

March 5, 2009

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Dr. Debra Krummel discusses cardiovascular risk factors that have a greater impact on women, as well as the vicious cycle of obesity in women and the next generation. She describes recent research concerning the effects of maternal obesity on the baby. Dr. Krummel discusses a three-step program for the [...]

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Mind-Body Training – Prevention of Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease – Dr. Sung Lee

March 1, 2009

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Dr. Sung Lee discusses mind-body training and brain wellness training as they relate to overall health, cancer prevention and treatment, and prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. He describes the benefits of Dahn Yoga, the Brain Wave Vibration method, and Longevity Walking.
Dr. Sung Lee is a physician, educator, and [...]

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Preventing Heart Disease and Cancer – Lifestyle Medicine – Dr. Ann Kulze

February 25, 2009

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Dr. Ann Kulze discusses powerful nutritional strategies for maximizing heart health and the most important lifestyle strategies for reducing cancer risk.
Dr. Ann is a nationally recognized expert and motivational speaker in the areas of nutrition, healthy lifestyles, and disease prevention. With her unique background and formal training in both [...]

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Stay Healthy, Live Longer – Dr. Davis Liu

February 25, 2009

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Dr. Davis Liu discusses the prevention and treatment of chronic disease using lifestyle medicine. He describes how to get the most out of your doctor visits, as well as important action steps to get healthy and stay healthy.
Also, Dr. Liu discusses U.S. health care policy, addressing issues of access, [...]

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Single-Payer Health Care – Medicare for All – Geri Jenkins

February 20, 2009

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Geri Jenkins, Co-President of the California Nurses Association, discusses Single Payer / Medicare for All – An Economic Stimulus Plan for the Nation. Ms. Jenkins describes how a single-payer system would create 2.8 million jobs and more than $300 billion in new revenues to the U.S. econnomy. A single-payer [...]

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Science Fiction and Fantasy – Ken Scholes – LAMENTATION

February 17, 2009

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Ken Scholes is the author of LAMENTATION, published by Tor Books in February 2009. LAMENTATION is the first in a five book series called The Psalms of Isaak. Ken Scholes was recently hailed by Booklist for his ‘rare gift for inventive storytelling that invites comparisons with the genre’s leading [...]

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Diabetes Prevention Program – Lifestyle Medicine – Dr. David Marrero

February 14, 2009

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Dr. David Marrero discusses the extent of diabetes in the U.S. and the symptoms and severity of the diisease. Dr. Marrero discusses the findings and implications of the Diabetes Prevention Program, the landmark clinical trial. The DPP demonstrated the significant impact of lifestyle modifications on reduction of risk for [...]

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Integrative Medicine and Cancer Treatment – Urban Zen Initiative at Beth Israel Medical Center

February 14, 2009

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Donna Karan, through her Urban Zen initiative, has teamed up with Dr. Woodson Merrell, Chairman of the Department of Integrative Medicine at Beth Israel, along with Beth Israel Medical Center’s Continuum Center for Health and Healing, to create an ‘Optimal Healing Environment’ for cancer treatment.
The Urban Zen Initiative at [...]

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HALO, GEARS OF WAR, MORTAL COILS – Eric Nylund, Writer and Story Consultant

February 12, 2009

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Eric Nylund, HALO and GEARS OF WAR writer and story consultant, discusses his new book, MORTAL COILS; his new comic mini-series, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA – The Cylon War; and his new graphic novel, HALO: Genesis. Eric provides tips on becoming a game developer and the path to becoming a successful [...]

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