Wellbeing (Audio)

Dr. Alexander Khalessi discusses some of the technological breakthroughs that have allowed for more reliable, safe, and time-efficient treatment of strokes, which could help to save lives. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31258]

Dr. Alexander Khalessi discusses how the stroke, one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, occurs and what makes them so dangerous. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31259]

Studies have shown that the vast majority of people d not intake enough vitamin D day-to day. So how much is enough? Dr. Robert Heaney ges over how much of the critical vitamin seems to be physiologically adequate. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31262]

Jean-Pierre Changeux speaks on how he revolutionized the way science and medicine understand brain cells and the communication that takes place between them. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31263]

Dr. Eve Ekman discusses the common phenomenon known as “burnout”, explaining what it is and why it’s significant. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31344]

Dr. Eve Ekman deconstructs empathy and explains how being empathetic can better you personally and professionally. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31345]

Eve Ekman looks at the areas of meaning, empathy and burnout and how to manage stress in a work environment. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31010]

A profile of Rob Knight, recipient of the 2015 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science for his work to understand the human microbiome and its role in human health. Series: "Wellbeing " [Science] [Show ID: 31146]

Dr. David Phillips explains why, statistically speaking, there is no real reason to set the legal limit of blood alcohol content while driving at 0.08%, and argues that any level of impairment is dangerous. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31260]

Though your body feels and appears to be a single entity, it is actually comprised of innumerable cells working in concert to keep you going. Dr. Katherine Hyland explains how this immense cellular population allows for your body’s continuous, imperceptible renewal. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31238]