Paul David Nussbaum is a clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in aging across the lifespan and brain health. He lectures nationally and internationally on the human brain, brain-behavior relations, diseases of the brain, and brain health promotion.
Durado Brooks, M.D., M.P.H., is director of prostate and colorectal cancer at the American Cancer Society in Atlanta. In his role at the American Cancer Society's National Home Office Dr. Brooks is involved in creating strategies to improve the prevention and early detection of cancer, and to assist those who are diagnosed with the disease. He is also actively engaged in ACS initiatives designed to eliminate disparities in cancer prevention, detection and outcomes.
It was 1976 when this 30 year old, a teacher and coach at his HS Alma mater, part-time bartender and die hard Eagles fan decided to act on a whim and a dare and entered the unprecedented public tryouts for his beloved Eagles. Inspired by this quote from his high school coach mentor, "Happy are those who dream dreams and are willing to pay the price to make those dreams come true", he figured he had nothing to lose. Papale, a ten year season ticket holder and former track star who did not play a down of college football, not only paid the price and made the cut . . . he made history!
Julie Silver, MD is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the co-founder of Oncology Rehab Partners, and an award-winning author whose latest book, What Helped Get Me Through: Cancer Survivors Share Wisdom and Hope, was published by the American Cancer Society and has won two national awards.
Suzy Welch is an author, commentator, and business journalist. The weekly column, The Welch Way, that she writes with her husband, Jack Welch, appears in BusinessWeek magazine and is published by the New York Times syndicate in more than 45 major newspapers around the world, reaching more than 8 million readers. The Welches are also the co-authors of Winning, a #1 Wall Street Journal and international bestseller, and its companion volume, Winning: The Answers. On her own, Suzy is a columnist for O, The Oprah Magazine, where she writes frequently about balancing work and life, as well as the delicate art of managing career challenges.
Joy Bauer has built one of the largest nutrition centers in the country. Located in Manhattan and Westchester, Joy Bauer Nutrition, provides counseling to both adults and children dealing with a variety of nutritional concerns.
Joy is the author of several New York Times bestselling books, including Joy's LIFE Diet (Harper Collins, December 2008) and Joy Bauer's Food Cures (Rodale, April 2007).Joy received her Bachelor degree in Kinesiological Sciences from the University of Maryland and a master of science in nutrition from New York University. At the beginning of her career, Joy completed a five-year post as Director of Nutrition and Fitness for the "Heart-Smart Kids Program" - a program that she developed for the Mount Sinai Medical Center's Department of Pediatric Cardiology in New York City.
Mariel Hemingway is an actress, model, yoga instructor, mother of two
teenage girls, and one of the leading voices for holistic and balanced
living. She knows how challenging it is to cook when we feel deprived
of the time to plan, shop and prep. She has asked the question "How do we make real food a part of real, everyday life?" and she has designed an answer.
Join Canyon Ranch Corporate Chef, Scott Uehlein, as he shares cornerstone tips and techniques from the Canyon Ranch Kitchen. Learn a few great rules of thumb for eating well, the basics of selecting foods and the fundamentals of healthy cooking, making the pleasure of eating well easy and irresistible for every level of home cook. Scott Uehlein, who trained at the Culinary Institute of America, is Canyon Ranch Corporate Chef. A visionary in his field, he is consistently recognized for his creativity and expertise in the development and preparation of healthy cuisine. A consummate chef with a personality to match, he frequently appears on television and has been featured in many magazines. Canyon Ranch is the most celebrated health resort in the world. In addition to countless other honors, it is the only 10-time winner of the Conde' Nast Traveler magazine's Reader's Choice Awards for best destination spa.
Dr. Maya Angelou is a remarkable Renaissance woman who is
hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary literature.As a poet, educator, historian, best-selling
author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director, she
continues to travel the world, spreading her legendary wisdom.Within the rhythm of her poetry and elegance
of her prose lies Angelou's unique power to help readers of every orientation
span the lines of race and Angelou captivates audiences through the vigor and
sheer beauty of her words and lyrics.
Vicki Lawrence from TV's "Carol Burnett Show", "Mama's Family" and "Hannah Montana" will share her story to inspire women to make heart-healthy choices and advocate for themselves. Lawrence will recount how heart disease affected her family and marriage. Prior to her presentation, cardiologist Rachana Kulkarni, MD, FACC will explain the difference between how men and women experience heart attacks.
While attending Hamilton College in New York, Genovese spent a semester in France to attend art school. This experience, along with living in places far away from friends and family, such as Hawaii and Massachusetts, helped Genovese discover that her physical obstacles didn't have to stand in the way of spiritual and emotional growth. She found that being different allowed her to find the commonalities that connected her to others.
As the involved mom of three very active children, the
supportive wife of an emergency room doctor, and a dynamic businesswoman, Kathy
knows of these struggles firsthand. She credits her strong faith in God and her
parents' love and support for any success she has today and dedicates her days
to finding the solutions that can make life easier for busy moms in all phases
of life.
By sharing her personal experiences as a mother, Lunden has become a vocal parenting advocate. She and her husband recently launched a child safety product, KinderKord, which is designed to help parents and children stay connected. She was voted "Mother of the Year" by the National Mothers Day Committee and "Career Mother of the Year" by the National Institute of Infant Services. Lunden has served as national spokesperson for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the American Lung Association's campaign on the dangers of smoking and pregnancy, the American Red Cross and "First Steps to a Healthy Smile" for Oral B and the American Academy of Pediatrics
of life.
Debbie Phelps has been hailed "America's mom." An
educator in home economics, motivational spokeswoman, visionary
middle-school principal, mother of three, and grandmother of two,
Debbie is an avid believer that achievement is limitless for each and
every child, no matter the odds. In this book, Debbie reveals the
universal themes of her story, which is rich with struggle, humor,
hope, advice, and passion. Candid, lively, and charming, Debbie offers
timely, commonsense wisdom, lessons, and insights, and provides a
much-needed reminder that life doesn't always turn out how you plan it,
but in fact it can sometimes turn out even better.
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