Fitness & Nutrition
Next Avenue
It's a well-recognized truth that playing sports brings out the best — and worst — in people. The same can be said about watching sports. Continue
Next Avenue
The CDC urges you to do 150 minutes of aerobics each week. Here's how to get it done in easy, 10-minute bursts. Continue
Next Avenue
Those of us who are more than 40 years on can take pride in the power within that softening silhouette in the mirror. This is the time to celebrate our body’s healthy service and endurance. Continue
Next Avenue
A daily walk is a great way to maintain good health. These variations on your stroll can make the exercise even better. Continue
To The Contrary
For the first time in 13 years FDA approves a weight-loss drug but the pill is not without controversy. Continue
Bill Moyers
Bill Moyers takes a hard look at how America's trade rules, farm subsidies, and regulations affect larger issues such as global warming, healthcare, and even homeland security. A discussion with Michael Pollan, a Knight Professor of Journalism at UC Berkeley, yields insights into the direction he believes the U.S. should pursue on the often-overlooked question of food policy. Continue
Bill Moyers
Follow the trail of Washington Post reporters who uncovered more than $15 billion in "wasteful, unnecessary, or redundant expenditures" that have flowed from DC to America's farmers. Also, shortages at America's food banks; and David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World, on challenges of combating hunger and the new farm bill being negotiated in Congress. Continue
To The Contrary
Asians have surpassed Hispanics as the largest group of new immigrants to the U.S. This week marks the 40th anniversary of Title IX, designed to end gender discrimination in education and school sports. Former Vermont Governor Madeleine Kunin shares her thoughts on the state of American women compared to women overseas. Continue
NOVA scienceNOW
Save room for bugs! They're the future of green cuisine. Continue
Independent Lens
Forget everything you think you know about strong women! In this companion video to the Independent Lens documentary Strong!, filmmaker Julie Wyman talks about what inspired her to profile former Olympic weightlifter Cheryl Haworth, who gives "girl time" new meaning as she demonstrates how to raise the bar ... the competitive weightlifting way. Continue
Next Avenue
It's harder than it looks, but "synchro" is a low-impact workout that keeps you fit. Continue
Next Avenue
This Olympic sport will give you a great aerobic workout while you compete in a high-speed offensive game, Continue
Next Avenue
No matter where we eat, portion sizes can be a challenge for over-50 bodies that require fewer calories than they used to. Restaurants have steadily increased the size of their dishes to offer more bang for the buck and create a sense of value for the consumer. But what's good for the restaurant is not always good for the diner. Continue
To The Contrary
The future of women's health after the Supreme Court ruling on the healthcare bill; a study revelas in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and use of younger eggs gives older women the same chance of having a baby as younger women; Israeli lawmaker Orit Zuaretz and USAID's Sarah Mendelson talk about the challengs governments and non-profits face in combatting trafficking around the world. Continue
Bill Moyers
"Old-school socialist" Mike Davis gives his critique of the government's response to the economic crisis and how he thinks it compares to Roosevelt's New Deal. And, Marta Pelaez, president of Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc., with perspective on the human face of the economic downturn and how it may be pushing some families over the edge. Continue
Bill Moyers
Advocate Donna Smith on how our broken system is hurting ordinary Americans. Then, policy analysts and physicians Sidney Wolfe of Public Citizen and David Himmelstein of Physicians for a National Health Program join Bill Moyers for a frank discussion about the political and logistical feasibility of a single-payer system amidst the troubled economy and a government dominated by lobbyists. Continue
Next Avenue
The increase in the number of older runners reflects a broader societal shift toward people living longer and healthier lives. But it also confirms mounting scientific evidence that aerobic exercise, like running, can not only delay the onset of age-related muscular atrophy, it also strengthens brain cells, according to experts. Continue
Independent Lens
To many African Americans, soul food is sacrament, ritual, and a key expression of cultural identity. But does this traditional cuisine do more harm to health than it soothes the soul? Find out in Soul Food Junkies coming next season to Independent Lens. Continue
Bill Moyers
Journalist Mark Danner speaks with Bill Moyers about Obama's challenges in resetting the mindset of America from war to peace, and redefining the US as a nation. The Journal profiles public health doctor America Bracho, who serves her Santa Ana, CA community -- notorious for crime, poverty and disease -- with her organization, Latino Health Access. Continue
PBS Parents
Reuse plastic bags and get kids outside with this wonderfully simple springtime craft. Continue
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Host Debi Gutierrez leads engaging discussions on health and nutrition with parents, caregivers and child care experts.
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