The tent also featured representatives from the L.A. Children's Hospital, University Hospital and the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. USC doctors and scientists gave seminars on health in adolescence, skin cancer and other subjects. We need to begin to think differently. Flower's presentation included an illustration of the different technologies that are already available, will soon become available, or should, in his opinion, be available to the public. Behind him flashed images of robotic surgeries, artificial organs and head transplants.
Health care spends two to three percent.
Countless other seminars included aerobics workouts, yoga and Tai Chi instructions and culinary demonstrations. Chef Louis Lanza from Josie's Restaurant and Juice Bar in New York City explored the possibilities of lactose-free cooking, while chef Jamie Gwen cooked a goat cheese tart. On a more somber note, a pair of well-known advocates of Alzheimer's research spoke on the main stage about the disease, which causes its victims to slowly lose their memories and virtually all cognitive abilities. Reagan noted that her father would be the one speaking out at the festival if he suffered from any other disease than Alzheimer's. She also spoke extensively about her experiences with her father and the Alzheimer's Association.