UC San Francisco (Video)

By UCTV

UC San Francisco (Video) episodes

May 14, 2025 Why Osteoporosis is Bad
Dr. Terence Friedlander discusses common issues brought on by osteoporosis. Series: "Excerpts" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40751]
2 min
May 09, 2025 A High-Fiber Diet Boosts Health
Dr. Sean Spencer talks about the vast microbial world that lives within our guts — known as the gut microbiome — and how it supports our health. Dr. Spencer emphasizes the importance of a high-fiber diet in creating a healthy gut microbiome which increases overall health. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40761]
10 min
May 07, 2025 Being the Change We Need: Recovering from the Pandemic Moving Forward
As part of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Aaron Carruthers, Executive Director of the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities, talks about the journey of moving forward after the COVID-19 pandemic. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40604]
41 min
April 30, 2025 Health Disparities For People With Developmental Disabilities
As part of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Amged Soliman from the National Council on Disability provides an update on health disparities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40603]
43 min
April 25, 2025 What Does Exercise Do To The Body?
The risk for many chronic diseases is directly linked to metabolic changes in the body and loss of muscle mass often associated with aging. In this program, Dr. Natalie Marshall focuses on the importance of movement and exercise to improve metabolic fitness and overall wellbeing. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40681]
9 min
April 23, 2025 What Causes Bone Loss?
Dr. Terence Friedlander discusses the various causes of bone loss. Series: "Excerpts" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40750]
2 min
April 11, 2025 Sarcopenia: What You Need To Know
The risk for many chronic diseases is directly linked to metabolic changes in the body and loss of muscle mass often associated with aging. In this program, Dr. Natalie Marshall focuses on sarcopenia, low muscle mass, and the importance of strength training and body composition to improve metabolic fitness. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40684]
9 min
April 04, 2025 Oxidative Stress: What You Need To Know
The risk for many chronic diseases is directly linked to metabolic changes in the body. In this program, Dr. Natalie Marshall focuses on the role of antioxidants and how they work against oxidative stress in the body. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40682]
6 min
January 30, 2025 Body Health = Brain Health
What's the secret to supporting a sharp mind at any age? In this program, Dr. Nancy Isenberg discusses the latest science-based practices to promote brain health and resiliency as we age. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40508]
9 min
January 16, 2025 The American Diet is Critically Fiber Deficient
A healthy microbiome can prevent disease and obesity. Dr. Sean Spencer discusses how a diet rich in fiber supports our health in various ways. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40458]
9 min