TEDxRyersonU - Julie Rochefort - Shift the Focus
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Lazy. Stupid. Worthless. From news media and magazines to professional conferences and government reports, these are the words often used to describe overweight and obese individuals. The endorsements of such stereotypes often lead to extreme weight loss practices which can induce feelings of guilt and shame. Despite the robust research demons... Read more
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- -: TEDxRyersonU - Julie Rochefort - Shift the Focus
February 15, 2012 (about 12 years ago)Lazy. Stupid. Worthless. From news media and magazines to professional conferences and government reports, these are the words often used to describe overweight and obese individuals. The endorsements of such stereotypes often lead to extreme weight loss practices which can induce feelings of gu...
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- -: Bethenny Frankel's Party Tips!
February 4, 2011 (about 13 years ago)Want to throw a Super Bowl party without the unhealthy food? Bethenny Frankel stopped by to share simple tips for an easier and healthier party.
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- -: Ellen's Innermost Thoughts
March 8, 2011 (about 13 years ago)Today, Ellen opened up her journal and shared some of her musings on recent events. Watch to find out what she's been thinking!
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- -: Ellen Responds to Your Tweets!
March 9, 2011 (about 13 years ago)Ellen's Twitter followers tweeted questions for today's Twits & Ask! From her favorite YouTube video to the moment she knew she was awesome -- Ellen always has an answer!
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- -: Mary McCormack Not-So-Sweet Child!
April 26, 2011 (about 13 years ago)The charming Mary McCormack told Ellen all about her sweet daughter -- and her other, not-so-sweet one! She shared a few funny tidbits that no mother wants to hear from her kid!
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- -: Courtney Martin - Perfect Girls, or Starving Daughters?
August 1, 2007 (almost 17 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/fora/showthread.php?t=1221 Author Courtney Martin lays out the principal arguments posed by her book, "Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters: The Frightening New Normalcy of Hating Your Body." ----- Courtney Martin discusses "Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters: The...
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- -: Richard Carmona - America's Obesity Epidemic
May 9, 2008 (almost 16 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2008/04/02/Former_Surgeon_General_Dr__Richard_Carmona Former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona examines America's ongoing obesity epidemic. ----- Prevention: The Key to Heading off a National Health-Care Crisis with former Surgeon General Richard Carmona, M...
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- -: America's "Brain-Dead" Politics - Fareed Zakaria
June 27, 2008 (almost 16 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2008/05/27/Fareed_Zakaria_Thriving_in_a_Post_America-Centric_World Author Fareed Zakaria criticizes American political culture for ignoring global issues, and for focusing on short-term political benefits at the expense of long-term prosperity. ----- The rise ...
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- -: Fighting America's Obesity Epidemic - Thomas Frieden
September 12, 2008 (over 15 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2008/07/31/Thomas_R_Frieden_Prevention_and_Primary_Care New York City Commissioner of Health Thomas R. Frieden outlines his goals for reducing America's obesity epidemic. ----- Thomas R. Frieden, the commissioner of the New York City Dept. of Health discusses...
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- -: Low-Fat Diets at High-Class Restaurants
November 13, 2008 (over 15 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2008/08/13/Tim_Zagat_The_Past_Present_and_Future_of_Restaurants Restauranteurs Drew Nieporent, Richard Melman, and Denise Fugo debate with Zagat Survey co-founder Tim Zagat on whether it is a restaurant's job to accommodate for diners' dietary needs. ----- Tim...
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