healthy living

Childhood Obesity in America

Childhood Obesity in America looks at both the causes and solutions to this serious national health problem.  It explores the challenges of raising children in an era of fast food and video games, and talks to doctors about starting your child on a path toward a healthy weight.

Living Well with Diabetes

Sharyl Barnes spent most of her adult life overweight and overstressed. Today, the 42-year-old diabetic and divorced mom of two daughters is taking control of her health. She’s down 90 pounds and is determined to live well despite life’s daily challenges.

She wants to learn new ways to manage her diabetes by focusing on diet and getting more physically active. She also wants to help her family take action – Sharyl has a 10-year-old daughter with type 2 diabetes.

Manage Your Diabetes

This series, from The Beehive, shows you effective ways to manage diabetes, including monitoring your blood sugar, becoming more active and managing your medications.

Scenarios USA: HIV/AIDS

Scenarios USA is a nonprofit organization that uses writing and filmmaking to foster youth leadership, advocacy and self-expression in under-served teens. Scenarios USA asks teens to write about the issues that shape their lives for the annual "What's the REAL DEAL?" writing contest, and thousands have responded with their raw and revealing insights.

What Inspires You?

Shad Ireland is biking across the country to raise awareness about the many health risks associated with kidney disease. He partnered with The Public Internet Channel and One Economy to bring his story to PIC.tv. It's all part of his 'What Inspires You' tour.

Ireland, a dialysis patient and Ironman triathlete, educates the public about preventing the various health problems associated with kidney disease. He also encourages other patients to pursue their dreams.