In this Humankind documentary, we hear from a growing movement of physicians and others who — concerned by the rising rates of obesity, diabetes and heart disease — are placing greater emphasis on advising patients about more healthful eating. But changing our diets is notoriously difficult, especially in a culture that heavily promotes unhealthy foods.

The human costs of war are discussed by patients in a veterans hospital, a newspaper war correspondent, a Brigadier General, historians and others who consider the psychological impact of mass violence.

Based on decades of coaching high-powered executives, best-selling author David Allen describes key techniques for managing our personal rhythms, carving out reflection time and avoiding the trap of burnout.

How can we deal with the modern sense of feeling overloaded? It is emerging as a broad social problem that takes its toll on both work and home life—and can impinge on our ability to function with personal clarity.

How can we deal with the modern sense of feeling overloaded? It is emerging as a broad social problem that takes its toll on both work and home life—and can impinge on our ability to function with personal clarity.

We visit students and educators at a Sykesville, Maryland high school with a broad commitment to non-sectarian “character education” that aims to produce morally responsible citizens.

An eye-opening proposal for truly “global education” is advanced by UN Assistant Secretary General Robert Muller.

British religious historian and best-selling author Karen Armstrong explains why she thinks the West gets it wrong about Islam, and she discusses the Charter of Compassion campaign that she launched worldwide.

The heir to the Oscar Mayer fortune, Chuck Collins, examines income inequality, sustainable local economies and his personal journey in a provocative new book, “Born on Third Base.”

As the health care debate continues, we take a provocative look at Canada’s highly popular system, which covers all citizens for a fraction of what Americans spend per person, but also has some problems which we examine. And we consider the “public option” that’s been proposed for the United States. Experts heard: Toronto physician Danielle Martin and Yale professor Jacob Hacker.