COMPASSION

Affirmation of life is the spiritual act by which man ceases to live thoughtlessly and begins to devote himself to his life
with reverence in order to give it true value.
— Albert Schweitzer

3/01/2017

Power Foods for the Brain | Neal Barnard | TEDxBismarck


 
Power Foods for the Brain

Dr.
Barnard has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of
diet on diabetes, body weight, and chronic pain, including a
groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes, funded
by the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Barnard has authored over 70
scientific publications as well as 17 books. As president of the
Physicians Committee, Dr. Barnard leads programs advocating for
preventive medicine, good nutrition, and higher ethical standards in
research. He has hosted three PBS television programs on nutrition and
health and is frequently called on by news programs to discuss issues
related to nutrition and research. Originally from Fargo, North Dakota,
Dr. Barnard received his M.D. degree at the George Washington
University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the same
institution. He practiced at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York before
returning to Washington to found the Physicians Committee.

This
talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but
independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx




 

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