A food system encompasses the activities, people and resources involved in getting food from field to plate. Along the way, it intersects with aspects of public health, equity and the environment. In this course, we will provide a brief introduction to the U.S. food system and how food production practices and what we choose to eat impacts the world in which we live. We will discuss some key historical and political factors that have helped shape the current food system and consider alternative approaches from farm to fork. The course will be led by a team of faculty and staff from the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future. Guest lecturers will include experts from a variety of disciplines, including public health, policy and agriculture.
Explore innovative strategies to promote healthful eating and tackle global diet-related diseases. Learn practical skills to optimize your diet, understand the importance of home cooking, and make better food choices for a healthier life.
In just 15 days, world-renowned yoga instructor and founder of Yoga 15, Abi Carver will take you through a systematic progression of videos, designed to improve your flexibility from head to toe. And it only takes 15 minutes each day!
Learn valuable psychological first aid skills through the RAPID model, which focuses on reflective listening, assessment of needs, prioritization, intervention, and disposition, to effectively support those in crisis and promote resilience. Develop your abilities to triage, mitigate distress, and practice self-care in various settings such as the workplace and military.
Productivity is a state of balance. Push too hard, and you'll burn out. Go too slowly, and nothing will get finished. The goal is to build a sustainable system that allows us to work efficiently over the long run. We've organized everything we've learned about productivity into a simple equation. If we tend to all 3 pillars--time, energy, and direction, we can achieve lasting productivity to accomplish more. Many of us spend hours each day contemplating if there is something more productive we should be doing. We stress out about if we're approaching our work or studies appropriately. But by focusing on how to optimize our time, energy, and direction, we can confidently pursue our interests and fully relax in our time off.
This is an in-depth photography course teaching you the fundamentals of fitness photography. An intermediate to an advanced photographer who understands off-camera lighting will gain much more from this course than a beginner. You should have an understanding of basic camera setting, lens types, aperture controls, remote flash triggering. I will demonstrate how to produce great work with the least expensive equipment and to do it quickly to save time.
"Explore the science of happiness and gain insights into building productive habits and boosting well-being through engaging challenges. Learn from Professor Laurie Santos as she debunks misconceptions about happiness and explores research-backed strategies to cultivate lasting happiness in your life. "
