Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone (Audio)
The mission of the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health is to nurture health and inspire well-being in all people. Our educational programming, formerly known as Osher Mini Medical School for the Public, has been reimagined as Osher WISE (Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone). This public education program offers courses on integrative health topics that are current and compelling, providing an opportunity for community members to become active, informed participants in their own health and well-being journey.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 201
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Never Do Nothing Tips To Start Exercising
In this excerpt, Dr. Natalie Marshall shares tips on starting exercise routines. Dr. Marshall emphasizes how doing something, exercise-wise, is significantly better than doing nothing. Series: "Osher…
00:04:55 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
How Do We Increase Muscle Mass?
In this excerpt, Dr. Natalie Marshall focuses on numerous forms of strength training as it is the best way to increase muscle mass and and it will help you get started “building muscle for life." Ser…
00:02:19 |
Wed 18 Jun 2025
Carbohydrates Are Not Your Enemy
In this program, Dr. Sean Spencer explores the healthy way in which carbohydrates are digested throughout the body. To understand this concept Dr. Spencer discusses the difference between digesting s…
00:09:11 |
Fri 06 Jun 2025
Telomere Health
In this excerpt, Dr. Natalie Marshall discusses the central importance of exercise to improve chromosomal and telomere health. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [H…
00:02:01 |
Sun 25 May 2025
What Does Muscle Do For Us?
The risk for many chronic diseases is directly linked to metabolic changes in the body and loss of muscle mass often associated with aging. In this excerpt, Dr. Natalie Marshall focuses on the role t…
00:04:08 |
Fri 16 May 2025
A High-Fiber Diet Boosts Health
Dr. Sean Spencer talks about the vast microbial world that lives within our guts — known as the gut microbiome — and how it supports our health. Dr. Spencer emphasizes the importance of a high-fiber …
00:09:58 |
Fri 09 May 2025
What Does Exercise Do To The Body?
The risk for many chronic diseases is directly linked to metabolic changes in the body and loss of muscle mass often associated with aging. In this program, Dr. Natalie Marshall focuses on the import…
00:08:16 |
Fri 25 Apr 2025
Sarcopenia: What You Need To Know
The risk for many chronic diseases is directly linked to metabolic changes in the body and loss of muscle mass often associated with aging. In this program, Dr. Natalie Marshall focuses on sarcopenia…
00:08:45 |
Fri 11 Apr 2025
Oxidative Stress: What You Need To Know
The risk for many chronic diseases is directly linked to metabolic changes in the body. In this program, Dr. Natalie Marshall focuses on the role of antioxidants and how they work against oxidative s…
00:05:50 |
Fri 04 Apr 2025
Body Health = Brain Health
What's the secret to supporting a sharp mind at any age? In this program, Dr. Nancy Isenberg discusses the latest science-based practices to promote brain health and resiliency as we age. Series: "Os…
00:09:00 |
Thu 30 Jan 2025
The American Diet is Critically Fiber Deficient
A healthy microbiome can prevent disease and obesity. Dr. Sean Spencer discusses how a diet rich in fiber supports our health in various ways. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science…
00:08:43 |
Thu 16 Jan 2025
Feeding Your Microbiome: Dietary Strategies for Wellness and Disease Prevention
How can a healthy microbiome prevent disease? In this program, Dr. Sean Spencer talks about the vast microbial world that lives within our guts — known as the gut microbiome — and how it supports ou…
01:25:13 |
Fri 22 Nov 2024
Brain Health Neuroplasticity and Aging: Supporting Cognition at Every Age
What's the secret to supporting a sharp mind at any age? In this program, Dr. Nancy Isenberg discusses the latest science-based practices to promote brain health and resiliency as we age. Series: "Os…
01:25:55 |
Wed 13 Nov 2024
Movement and Strength Training to Improve Metabolic Health
The risk for many chronic diseases is directly linked to metabolic changes in the body and loss of muscle mass often associated with aging. In this program, Dr. Natalie Marshall focuses on the centra…
01:20:51 |
Thu 31 Oct 2024
Mind-Body Medicine to Build Stress Resilience
Mind-body medicine (MBM) is an integrative approach that helps people build awareness and develop tools for stress resilience. MBM focuses on the interactions between the mind, body, and behavior to …
01:23:19 |
Tue 22 Oct 2024
Exercise Snacks - Overcoming Barriers
This program demonstrates how to exercise when you don't have a great amount of time or energy. Natalie Marshall, MD, also discusses how to overcome barriers to daily exercise. Series: "Osher WISE: W…
00:09:03 |
Fri 03 May 2024
Cancer Care - Exercise Guidelines and More
Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program looks at the role of exercise and physical activity and their bene…
00:10:33 |
Wed 06 Mar 2024
For Weight Loss: Lifestyle Change
Having a skilled primary care clinician will go a long way to maintaining your health and wellness. Join Dr. Diana Thiara as she explores weight loss and healthy living. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-bei…
00:09:21 |
Sat 27 Jan 2024
Trigger Finger: Symptoms and Treatments
Lauren Santiesteban, MD, discusses symptoms and treatments for trigger finger. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39562]
00:08:59 |
Tue 23 Jan 2024
Neuroscientist: DON’T DIET DO THESE 4 HEALTHY HABITS
Millions attempt some form of diet yet only a small fraction achieve permanent weight loss. Neuroscientist and author Sandra Aamodt suggests four healthy habits instead. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-bei…
00:10:28 |
Wed 10 Jan 2024
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