Wellbeing (Audio)

Margaret A. Chesney, UCSF Professor of Medicine and Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, discusses techniques for managing stress. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25722]

Deepak Chopra, best-selling author and founder of The Chopra Foundation taps into what makes life worth living with The Atlantic’s Steve Clemons as part of The Atlantic Meets the Pacific 2013 conference presented by The Atlantic and UC San Diego. Series: "The Atlantic Meets The Pacific" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25777]

Steve Hickman, Psy.D., Executive Director of the UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness joins William Mobley, MD, PhD for a discussion of how to be present in the moment and leverage the practice of mindfulness to stay engaged, focused, and fulfilled. Series: "The Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25775]

Paul Abramson, MD uncovers the new and changing capabilities of technology to measure everything from speed on a ride to feedback from your body. Learn how to gather data and apply it to your performance goals. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 25326]

Children’s food allergies are on the rise. They not only limit a child’s diet, they can impact their lives at school and their relationships with friends and family. UC San Diego’s Dr. Stephanie Leonard joins host Dr. David Granet to discuss the basics of food allergies, balancing safety and social needs, and new treatments on the horizon. Series: "Health Matters" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24906]

Today’s fast-paced women can find themselves caught up in what has been called the “Superwoman Syndrome.” Women often feel pressure to achieve in many domains: at home, with their families, in their work, in caring for friends, and even with their appearance. Margaret Chesney, Director, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at UCSF, explores how to find balance and your own path to wellness. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24635]

Today’s fast-paced women can find themselves caught up in what has been called the “Superwoman Syndrome.” Women often feel pressure to achieve in many domains: at home, with their families, in their work, in caring for friends, and even with their appearance. Margaret Chesney, Director, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at UCSF, explores how to find balance and your own path to wellness. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24635]

Elissa Epel, UCSF health psychologist, looks at social and psychobiological difficulties involved with caregiving and offers practical advice for managing stress, especially in women. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24634]

The connection between poor sleep, memory loss and brain deterioration as we grow older has been elusive. But for the first time, scientists at UC Berkeley have found a link between these hallmark maladies of old age. Their discovery opens the door to boosting the quality of sleep in elderly people to improve memory. Series: "UCTV Prime Cuts" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24918]

Someone in America is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s every 68 seconds. Is there a way to keep this disease at bay? Dr. Gary Small, a professor of psychiatry and director of the UCLA Longevity Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior, suggests there may be. Join Dr. Small as he examines the connection between lifestyle choices and susceptibility. Learn about physical and mental preventative strategies including stress relief and cross-training your brain. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 24546]