Wellbeing (Audio)

Hollis King and Michael Kurisu, both osteopathic physicians (DO's) at UC San Diego, describe how osteopathy is a hands-on medical treatment that focuses on the structure and function of the whole body, not just symptoms of disease or pain. As they explain to host Paul J. Mills, doctors of osteopathy learn the same curriculum as traditional medical students, but they approach their patients with a more integrative philosophy of healthcare. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 32568]

Robert Bjork, Distinguished Research Professor in the UCLA Department of Psychology, shares insights from his work as a renowned expert on human learning. Bjork has been studying learning and memory for more than four decades. Series: "UCLA Faculty Research Lectures" [Show ID: 32828]

Dr. Ramin Motarjemi, Assistant Professor of Medicine and geriatrician at UCSD, will speak about memory changes that suggest the onset of dementia. He will also discuss when to seek assistance. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Show ID: 32701]

Neurobiologist Dave Schubert, a Professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies who built his career discovering drug treatments for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, voices his concern about glyphosate, a suspected carcinogen contained in the popular weedkiller Roundup that is sprayed on GM corn and GM soy, as well as on non-GM plants including wheat. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Show ID: 32749]

UCSF Physical Therapists Catherine Printz and Monika Patel explore neurological physical therapy. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32387]

Why do some people thrive well into old age while others falter, become ill or die young? What can you do to increase the odds that you will live a long and healthy life? Dr. Howard S. Friedman discusses his research, including positive traits and characteristics that lead to longevity as well as emerging findings busting common myths about healthy aging. This lecture is part of the Frank B. Roehr Memorial Lecture Series, which was established by Mr. Roehr's daughter, Suzanne Angelucci, to inform the public on topics associated with the power of humor and positive thinking.

Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31840]

Robert Hendren, DO. Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, UCSF. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32209]

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989, becoming the first Nobel laureate to be recognized for his concern for global environmental problems. He addressed an audience at UC San Diego focusing on love and kindness among humanity. He urged compassion and sharing each other's problems as one human family to overcome the distance and violence in the world. Series: "Dalai Lama" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 32364]

The 14th Dalai Lama, a 1989 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and the spiritual leader of Tibet, delivered the keynote address at UC San Diego’s 2017 commencement ceremony. His talk centered on the power of compassion and finding happiness in life. He urged the graduates to use their knowledge to better the world in peaceful ways.

Series: "Dalai Lama" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 31993]

Rob Knight, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, warns against the consumption of artificially colored foods. Knight promotes the genetic benefits of eating brightly colored natural foods. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32487]