Wellbeing (Audio)

Dr. Mimi Guarneri, President of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, explains the term “skinny fat” and shows that your weight alone does not provide an adequate picture of general health. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31190]

Dr. Mimi Guarneri runs through a handful of stress related symptoms and demonstrates that a body under constant stress will generally deteriorate much faster than normal. This accelerated aging takes a toll on a person, both internally and externally. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31194]

Dr. Rochelle Zak takes us through the cyclical patterns of sleep, explains the various stages of sleep, and discusses how REM sleep is actually rather similar to waking life. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31197]

Dr. Murray Stein summarizes social anxiety disorder, explains how to recognize it, and speaks on how it is distinct from common shyness. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31213]

Dr. Martin Rossman describes the emotive language of imagery and its ability to modulate your stress levels as well as aid your creativity, self- expression, and overall mental health. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31218]

Margaret Chesney demonstrates how a negative state of mind can alter your physiology and increase the likelihood of disease or disorder. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31220]

Dr. Gary Small examines the correlation between inflammation and memory loss, and explains why exercise may have the power to stave off the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31228]

As the food allergies become more prominent, it is sometimes difficult to discern what is and is not in that category. Dr. Stephanie Leonard discusses what the term “food allergy” means and how it is different from a common food sensitivity. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31235]

Dr. Katherine Hyland explains what it means for a gene to be dominant or recessive, and describes the implications of such genetic construction for both you and your children. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31239]

Dr. Robert Lustig discusses how the conditions of the present, both with regard for the activity level of individuals and the ubiquity of processed foods, have generated a perfect storm for the proliferation of obesity. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31248]