Mindy Body Connection (Video)

Lee Berk, Professor at Loma Linda University in California has spent nearly three decades studying the effects of a good laugh on your brain and body, including hormone and immune systems. He is joined by his son, Ryan Berk, a chef and a chocolatier, as together they give a scientific presentation on the benefits of humor and chocolate for your health. They will also offer some practical tips on how to become healthier - with a hint of laughter and high quality, organic chocolate. This lecture is part of the Frank B. Roehr Memorial Lecture Series, which was established by Mr. Roehr's daughter, Suzanne Angelucci, to inform the public on topics associated with the power of humor and positive thinking. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30523]

Inspired by the legacy of his father, boxing legend Archie Moore, Billy Moore has dedicated his life to helping kids find their footing in the world through boxing. His Any Body Can Youth Foundation opens its doors daily to local youth for training, tutoring, and fellowship. Billy Moore sits down with William Mobley, MD, PhD to talk about his father, the foundation, and his vision for helping kids. Series: "Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29375]

Dr. Emeran Mayer, an expert on the clinical and neurobiological aspects of the gut-brain axis, is a Professor in the Department of Medicine, Physiology and Psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He is also the Executive Director of the Oppenheimer Family Center for Neurobiology of Stress, and Co-director of the CURE: Digestive Diseases Research Center. Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 30501]

Dr. Darlene Mininni shares how resilience, emotional intelligence and mindfulness can affect physical health. Science consistently shows that positive emotions make a physiological impact on one's life - whether you are 18 or 80 - and Dr. Mininni offers practical advice to bring more well-being into your life. This lecture is part of the Frank B. Roehr Memorial Lecture Series, which was established by Mr. Roehr's daughter, Suzanne Angelucci, to inform the public on topics associated with the power of humor and positive thinking. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 29118]

Can steroid therapies drive you crazy? Two leading neuropsychiatrists share their dramatic and startling findings that yes, certain glucocorticoids such as prednisone can lead to erratic and self-destructive behavior, especially in women. Dr. Lewis Judd of UC San Diego and Dr. Sherwood Brown of the University of Texas, along with an international roster of co-authors, recently published this eye-opening research in The American Journal of Psychiatry and discuss their work here with Nick Binkley, President of the Diana Foundation. [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 28521]

Steve Hickman, Psy.D., Executive Director of the UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness joins William Mobley, MD, PhD for a discussion of how to be present in the moment and leverage the practice of mindfulness to stay engaged, focused, and fulfilled. Series: "Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25775]

Recent technology has made our lives much brighter, longer, fuller and healthier than ever before; but how can we ensure that we're not drowning in information and still have offline lives as well? In an interview with UC San Diego’s Peter Gourevitch, essayist and novelist Pico Iyer draws upon 40 years of travel across five continents to explore how to make the most of new opportunities, without being depleted -- or devoured -- by them. This program is presented by the Helen Edison Lecture Series at UC San Diego. Series: "Helen Edison Lecture Series" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 27682]

What makes people happy? Is happiness a good thing? How can we make people happier still? Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD, examines happiness and how we can use our minds as well as coping tools to better handle life’s challenges. This lecture is part of the Frank B. Roehr Memorial Lecture Series, which was established by Mr. Roehr's daughter, Suzanne Angelucci, to inform the public on topics associated with the power of humor and positive thinking. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25618]

How do we effectively manage our weight when the world around us is full of enticing, unhealthy options? Kerri Boutelle, PhD, joins David Granet, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P. to discuss how we can train our minds to avoid temptations and pay more attention to what our bodies really need. Series: "Health Matters" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25869]

Steve Hickman, Psy.D., Executive Director of the UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness joins William Mobley, MD, PhD for a discussion of how to be present in the moment and leverage the practice of mindfulness to stay engaged, focused, and fulfilled. Series: "The Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25775]