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TED Talk Tuesdays – “Power Foods for the Brain” by Neal Barnard
July 10, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
August 14: “Why Comfort Will Ruin Your Life” by Bill Eckstrom
September 11: “What Does It Mean To Be Beautiful” by Ester Honing
October 9: “Skills for Healthy Romantic Relationships” by Joanne Davila
November 13: “Why I Left An Evangelical Cult” by Dawn Smith
December 11: “The Psychology of Self-Motivation ” by Scott Geller