Malcolm John, MD, MPH, and Sarah Lahidji, MHA, share how to enhance language and clinical care access, patient experience and engagement, and clinical outcomes to improve health for historically resilient communities. They explain the key definitions related to health care equity and the impact of health care disparities research. They also describe the translation of health care equity efforts to quality and safety systems and practitioners. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37573]

Participation by women in sports is at an all time high - and so is their injury rate. Sara L. Edwards, MD reviews the most common sports injuries for women, their causes, and treatments. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37508]

Lower back pain is one of the most commonly reported pain conditions. Paul Su, MD, explains the causes (both mechanical and psychosocial) as well as treatment options and pain management strategies. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37514]

Research shows that knowing more about pain and how it works leads to lower pain intensity, moving and exercising more, and improved quality of life. Pain management specialists Valerie Jackson and Iulia Ivan explore pain as a mind-body experience and explain what skills to use to decrease pain intensity and optimize functioning. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37513]

Low back pain is very common but can improve or resolve with proper care and treatment. Peter I-Kung Wu, MD, PhD explains the various causes of mechanical lower back pain, how they are diagnosed, and effective treatments. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37507]

The UCSF Repair Project recognizes that long-standing racial inequities in health, health care institutions and scholarship are a result of structural violence and systemic racism. The project seeks to open conversation and promote efforts to rectify and eliminate these problems. Aimee Medeiros, PhD shares the history that informs the project and current research. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37572]

Dr. Walter E. B. Sipe, UCSF Psychiatry and Pediatrics, discusses some common misunderstandings of mindfulness. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37504]

Millions attempt some form of diet yet only a small fraction achieve permanent weight loss. Neuroscientist and writer Darya Rose discusses the power of habits as a much needed alternative to dieting. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37532]

Dr. Walter E. B. Sipe, UCSF Psychiatry and Pediatrics, explores the dysfunctional ways in which people avoid pain. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37503]

It's possible to be well-fed, but undernourished. Chris Kresser talks about the two forms of Vitamin A and an issue with food labels. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37416]