Realizing that the path to healthy living is not black and white – there’s no diet or exercise plan that will work for everyone, just as there’s no one cause for the obesity epidemic – is the start of a more meaningful, responsible, and lasting approach to how we think about, value, and sustain health. » » » »

Refugees and the health of a country may seem like two ideas at odds with one another. The word refugee conjures war, poverty, widowed mothers and orphaned babies; a country that creates refugees – people who have to cross an international border because they fear for their lives – is far from a healthy one. » » » »

Sustainability, social progress, health and well-being: all important considerations in the way we live our lives and run our businesses, and all ignored by Gross Domestic Product (GDP). As an alternative, we need a measurement that more accurately reflects the complex realities of our global economies and takes into account all that we value for well-being and success. A growing number of people worldwide are calling this concept “Gross National Happiness”. » » » »

The City of Detroit, once the shining example of industrialization, now struggles with urban decay, crime, rampant unemployment, and general devastation. But, through the efforts of responsible residents who have taken on the challenge to restore their city, a mild transformation is taking place that is helping to create a healthy community that can serve as a model for others. » » » »

As I travel around the planet, I pay close attention to see if local communities are embracing responsible sustainability and, if so, what evidence there is to see to what degree and widespread these communities are deploying sustainable practices. Many cities seem to put a positive spin on their commitment to responsible sustainability with little apparent demonstration beyond a few talking points. Denver, Colorado is clearly at the other end of the spectrum. No surprise that the quality of life in the area is amongst the highest in the U.S. » » » »