“For 30 years I have used my platform in provocative ways to encourage a healthy dialogue about important issues, including HIV/AIDS, war, and homelessness. I'm well aware of the risks that come with this approach, and if this encourages further awareness and discussion about critical issues then all-the-better.” IfsWayYearsWellsImportantWarUsedIssuesRiskAwarenessHealthyApproachIncludingCriticalAidsDialogueDiscussionPlatformsHomelessnessHivProvocativeImportant IssuesHiv Aids Author:Kenneth Cole
“Look, America is no more a democracy than Russia is a Communist state. The governments of the U.S. and Russia are practically the same. There's only a difference of degree. We both have the same basic form of government: economic totalitarianism. In other words, the settlement to all questions, the solutions to all issues are determined not by what will make the people most healthy and happy in their bodies and their minds but by economics. Dollars or rubles.” PeopleMindLooksStatesBodyGovernmentAmericaFormDifferencesDemocracyIssuesEconomicHealthyDegreesSolutionsEconomicsDollarsDeterminedRussiaCommunistTotalitarianismForms Of GovernmentSettlementHealthy And Happy Book:Another Roadside Attraction Source: Another Roadside Attraction
“I can't imagine where I'd be without the opportunities provided to me in sports. Sports taught me that gender isn't an issue; in fact, when people talk about me being the first female governor, I'm a little absent from that discussion, because I've never thought of gender as an issue. In sports, you learn self-discipline, healthy competition, to be gracious in victory and defeat, and the importance of being part of a team and understanding what part you play on that team. You all work together to reach a goal, and I think all of those factors come into play in my role as governor.” PeopleThinkingFirstsLittlesI CanSelfPlayFactsTogetherOpportunitySportsUnderstandingGoalRolesIssuesImagineTeamTaughtVictoryDisciplineHealthyFemaleImportanceCompetitionDefeatGenderFactorsDiscussionWorking TogetherGovernorsSelf DisciplineAbsentGraciousVictory And DefeatHealthy Competition Author:Sarah Palin
“We thought a magazine, even a self proclaimed literary review, had to be involved in politics. We felt sex was healthy and made (then) bold use of fiction and graphics so declaring. We operated on a shoestring and still got our issues out on time. In short, we had a ball.” MadeStillsSelfUseSexFeltFictionIssuesInvolvedHealthyBallsMagazinesReviewsDeclaring Author:Barney Rosset
“The rates of soda consumption in our poorest communities cannot be explained by individual consumer preferences alone, but rather are linked to broader issues of access and affordability of healthy foods in low-income neighborhoods, and to the marketing efforts of soda companies themselves.” IndividualCommunityEffortCompanyIssuesHealthyLowsRateMarketingAccessIncomeConsumersNeighborhoodConsumptionLinkedPreferencePoorestSodaHealthy FoodLow IncomeAffordability Author:Geoffrey Canada
“We must not constantly talk about tackling obesity and warning people about the negative consequences of obesity. Instead we must be positive - positive about the fun and benefits to be had from healthy living, trying to get rid of people's excuses for being obese by tackling the issue in a positive way.” PeopleWayTryingFunIssuesHealthyBenefitsConsequenceNegativeExcuseWarningHealthy LivingObesityBeing PositiveObeseTacklingNegative Consequences Author:Andrew Lansley
“My reluctance to enter any relationship with men has been affected by the fact that many Aboriginal men are very wounded and are not able to be in a healthy relationship due to historical damage and with non-Native men because I no longer want to educate them about Indigenous Issues. I'm tired of being the educator or nurse.” MenWantHas BeensFactsAbleIssuesHealthyTiredHistoricalDuesDamageNativeAffectedEducateNurseWoundedIndigenousEducatorI'm TiredAboriginalReluctanceHealthy Relationship Author:Marilyn Dumont
“When I was growing up, we didn't have this super-skinny, flawless image to compete with. I find it unfortunate that young women may look at those images and think that is the ideal of beauty. It can cause a lot of problems and self-esteem issues if we don't remind girls that being healthy and exactly who you are is the main thing. I'm grateful I didn't grow up with those images.” IfsThinkingLooksMaySelfProblemYoungGirlGrowsCausesGrowing UpIssuesGrowingSelf EsteemHealthyIdealsGratefulWho You AreEsteemUnfortunateYoung WomenSkinnyFlawlessSelf Esteem Issues Author:Kellee Stewart
“It's a new day! Let go of old issues, relationships, or apprehensions that are holding you back. Decide to move forward using the knowledge you've gained, from your failures and triumphs, while making room for new accomplishments . Cleaning isn't just good for your house, it's healthy for your mind. Adopt the attitude that you can and will achieve your dreams, because it's true. You have greatness within you!” MindDreamMovingHouseRoomsAttitudeIssuesAchieveGreatnessHealthyLetting GoMoving ForwardTriumphMoving OnAccomplishmentYour DreamsPositive AttitudeWithin YouCleaningFollow Your DreamsNew DayApprehensionChase Your DreamsDreams Do Come TrueTrue YouAchieving Your DreamsLiving The DreamNew Day New BeginningAttitude AdjustmentGreatness Within Author:Les Brown
“It's a different point of view on the world and it's different issues and it's important. It's healthy to have both, and more and more women are becoming of aware of that. And when you are aware of how strong of an impact it has on people - it changes things.” PeopleWorldImportantDifferentStrongViewsIssuesBecomingHealthyImpactPoint Of ViewDifferent Points Of View Author:Nadine Labaki
“We can begin to address the issue of guns by teaching our young people how to deal with situations in nonviolent ways. Someone said to me the other day, "What our adolescents need is not so much health care, but healthy caring," and I agree. Parents and churches need to provide that. Curricula in our schools [need to] provide that.” PeopleWayNeedsSaidCareSchoolYoungParentChurchDealsSituationIssuesTeachingHealthyGunAgreeCaringHealth CareAddresses Author:Joycelyn Elders
“I stay healthy by dealing with things! Seriously, emotional and spiritual health is most important. I feel there is a lot of unhealthiness when we stuff our feelings out of fear rather than face them and deal with our issues.” FeelsImportantFeelingsFacesSpiritualStuffDealsIssuesEmotionalHealthySpiritual Health Author:Maria Canals Barrera
“Mubarak was the glue that held this very leaderless and organic and very pluralistic mix of people together. Now that he's gone, there's a lot more debate and division about what happens next, which is healthy. We're essentially still under military dictatorship right now. The military rules the country. It can issue laws by decree.” PeopleStillsCountryHappensTogetherLawNextGoneIssuesMilitaryHealthyRight NowDebateDivisionDictatorshipGlueDecreeMubarak Author:Sharif Abdel Kouddous
“I don’t know what the secret is. We’re a family… We all love each other… and we’ve all worked through whatever issues there’ve ever been, and in a healthy way. So, we all get along. Love conquers all, I guess.” KnowsWaySecretIssuesHealthyConquerLove Each OtherLove Conquers All Author:Zoe Kravitz
“I think growing up it was never an issue for me to think about working out or having a healthy lifestyle because I danced so much. Then when I stopped dancing and I got into regular life mode, I didn't realize how much diet and nutrition and being active was so important. Not only for my physical state, but for my mental state, too. I think that's just as important as working out for your physical state.” ThinkingImportantStatesRealizingGrowing UpIssuesGrowingHealthyDancingWork OutActiveLifestyleDietsNutritionHealthy Lifestyle Author:Julianne Hough
“As an anti-hunger advocate and longtime member of the Entertainment Council for Feeding America, I have become more and more aware of the issues surrounding hunger in our country, a country where 68% of adults above the age of 20 are overweight or obese. What a staggering thought, when 1 in 6 adults don't have enough food to eat on a regular basis. Good, healthy meal choices play a huge part of controlling weight and other health related issues.” CountryEnoughPlayAgeAmericaChoicesIssuesHugeHealthyMembersAdultsWeightBasesHungerEntertainmentOur CountryRelatedMealsFeedingCouncilGood HealthOverweightStaggeringObeseAge Of 20Health Related Author:Samantha Harris
“No election is ever just about one issue, but I care a lot about women's rights and making sure parents have what they need to raise healthy kids. I always have cared, but having just had a child, I know how serious it is to be a mother.” KnowsNeedsChildrenCareKidsMotherParentKnow HowIssuesRightsSeriousHealthyRaisesElectionWomens RightsI CareHealthy Kids Author:Chrissy Teigen
“Eat by Choice, Not by Habit combines the author's humor, deep compassion for others and knowledge about food in a way that makes me eager to follow her lead toward healthy eating-and more importantly, toward a healthy attitude about eating. She aptly teaches us all to frame our food issues in a language that is both liberating and comforting.” WayChoicesLanguageAttitudeCompassionTeachIssuesCommunicationHabitHealthyEatingComfortingLiberatingNonviolent CommunicationHealthy EatingCompassion For Others Author:Judith Hanson Lasater
“If you look after yourself, keep yourself healthy and have good sparring, there shouldn't be any issues regarding ring rust.” IfsLooksIssuesHealthyRingsRustSparringLook After Yourself Author:David Haye
“I think my most important advice is to understand what are the foundations of a healthy democracy and how we have to engage in citizenship continuously, not just when something upsets us; not just when there's an election or when an issue pops up for a few weeks. It's hard work.” ThinkingImportantHardDemocracyIssuesWeekAdviceHard WorkHealthyElectionFoundationPopsUpsetCitizenship Author:Barack Obama
“You have to develop a certain healthy distance to allow you to keep a clear head, to be able to analyse the situation, lead your team, and move forward with them, because there are times if I'm not careful... if you get too involved, it will consume you; it will consume you, and you will not be good to your team; the issues you are dealing with.” IfsAbleMovingCertainSituationIssuesClearTeamInvolvedHealthyDistanceCarefulBe GoodMoving ForwardClear Head Author:Kofi Annan
“I feel like I'm held more accountable to stay healthy now because now I'm a role model to young girls to not have eating issues and to not say, 'Hey, it's OK to starve yourself' or 'It's OK to throw up after your meals' - that's not OK.” FeelsYoungGirlRolesIssuesHealthyEatingModelsHeyMealsRole Models Author:Demi Lovato
“I'm a little bit damaged in about 15 different ways, and it's been nice that no particular damaged area has become a major issue. I'm a more than moderately healthy 65-year-old male who has gotten away with a lot of stuff.” WayYearsLittlesDifferentStuffBitsIssuesNiceParticularHealthyMajorsLittle BitAreasMalesDifferent Ways Author:Iggy Pop
“But really, the term “forgive and forget” doesn’t make sense to me. Forgiving does allow us to stop dwelling on an issue, which isn’t always healthy. But if we forget, we don’t learn from our mistakes. And that can be deadly.” IfsDoeTermForgetMistakeIssuesHealthyForgivingMake SenseDwellingForgive And ForgetLearning From Our Mistakes Book:The Abandon Trilogy: Abandon, Underworld and Awaken Source: The Abandon Trilogy: Abandon, Underworld and Awaken