Wellbeing (Audio)

Barbara Reuer, executive director of Resounding Joy, explains how she uses music medicinally, applying the neurological benefits to victims of strokes and other degenerative neurological disorders in order to help them achieve better quality of life. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31216]

Dr. Geoffrey Sheean describes a list of symptoms ALS typically presents with early on, and explains that, because these symptoms often mimic the ordinary effects of the aging process, early detection is often difficult. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31227]

Dr. Gary Small talks about how to reprogram brain chemistry through repetition, and highlights which foods the brain-conscious dieter eat. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31229]

Dr. Rick Hecht explains how cortisol, a hormone commonly associated with stress, impacts the body, showing it to be one of the most influential and complicated chemicals the body produces. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31305]

Dr. Rick Hecht discusses the flip side of the immune system, highlighting how it can actually damage our body if its pushed too hard, or if it experiences one of many possible malfunctions. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31306]

Dr. Rick Hecht points out the various functions of the autonomic nervous system and explains the division between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31307]

Dr. Rick Hecht shows empirical evidence suggesting the strength and stability of someone’s social life may actually alter their stress response architecture, making them more or less prone to high levels of stress. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31309]

Dr. Rick Hecht goes over the distinction between mantra meditation and mindfulness since the two seem to affect one’s physiology in different ways. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31311]

Dr. Rick Hecht shows the statistical evidence that seems to demonstrate those who suffer from depression may be less likely to relapse into a depressed state when practicing mindfulness based cognitive therapy as compared to those using medication. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31312]

Dr. Rick Hecht explains that not all stress should be actively avoided, and shows that mindfulness can increase the likelihood that you respond properly to challenges and stay calmer when presented with threats. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31313]