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
Mindfulness is Not About Bliss
Dr. Walter E. B. Sipe, UCSF Psychiatry and Pediatrics, discusses some common misunderstandings of mindfulness. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medic…
00:02:38 |
Sun 17 Oct 2021
Health is an Issue of Psychology Not Nutrition
Millions attempt some form of diet yet only a small fraction achieve permanent weight loss. Neuroscientist and writer Darya Rose discusses the power of habits as a much needed alternative to dieting.…
00:04:39 |
Sat 09 Oct 2021
Avoidance is a Trap
Dr. Walter E. B. Sipe, UCSF Psychiatry and Pediatrics, explores the dysfunctional ways in which people avoid pain. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Me…
00:02:10 |
Sat 02 Oct 2021
Vitamin A: The Food Label Problem
It's possible to be well-fed, but undernourished. Chris Kresser talks about the two forms of Vitamin A and an issue with food labels. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Ever…
00:03:09 |
Sat 18 Sep 2021
Vitamin D Sources and Supplements
It's possible to be well-fed, but undernourished. Chris Kresser discusses the sources of Vitamin D and ideas behind supplementation. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Every…
00:04:13 |
Sat 11 Sep 2021
What to Expect After Cataract Surgery
Dr. Neeti Parikh discusses the recovery process after cataract surgery. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37337]
00:04:20 |
Mon 30 Aug 2021
Alzheimer's Disease - The Language Syndrome
Dr. Georges Naasan discusses communication difficulties associated with the language syndrome of Alzheimer's Disease. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and…
00:05:28 |
Mon 30 Aug 2021
Alzheimer's Disease - The Frontal/Executive Syndrome
Dr. Georges Naasan describes the symptoms seen in the frontal/executive syndrome of Alzheimer's disease. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [S…
00:02:14 |
Fri 27 Aug 2021
Delirium and COVID Hospital Stays
UCSF Pulmonologist Dr. Lekshmi Santhosh discusses disorienting effects that can occur during long hospital stays, particulary for patients being treated for COVID-19. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being …
00:02:28 |
Wed 25 Aug 2021
Lazy Eyes and Not So Lazy Eyes: Amblyopia Strabismus and Common Pediatric Eye Conditions
One fourth of American school children have vision problems. Ophthalmologist Dr. Maanasa Indaram and optometrist Leila Shirazi explore eye conditions in children and how they are treated. Series: "O…
00:58:45 |
Wed 18 Aug 2021
Understanding Glaucoma Diagnosis Treatment and Research on the Horizon
Glaucoma is the progressive loss and thinning of the tissue forming the optic nerve. UCSF experts explain that glaucoma isn't just one disease. They also look at risk factors, how it's diagnosed, and…
01:14:45 |
Sat 14 Aug 2021
Long COVID Time Frame
Long COVID can happen to anyone who has had COVID-19, even if the illness was mild, or they had no symptoms. UCSF Pulmonologist Dr. Lekshmi Santhosh discusses the time frame associated with long COVI…
00:02:40 |
Sun 08 Aug 2021
Mandala Therapy: Art of Centering the Self
Creating mandalas is seen as an act of meditation that is a therapeutic modality with the potential to contribute to wellness and self care. Dr. Sudha Prathikanti, Clinical Professor in the Departmen…
00:42:57 |
Sat 07 Aug 2021
Art for Recovery
Explore how to use the arts for healing with Amy Van Cleve, program manager of Art for Recovery at UCSF, and Healing Harpist Patrice Haan. The Art for Recovery program provides a safe environment whe…
00:58:03 |
Tue 03 Aug 2021
Bringing Clarity to the Cornea: Dry Eye Disease and Surgeries of the Cornea
UCSF ophthalmologists review what the cornea is and why it is so important. Dr. Gerami Seitzman explores dry eye and Dr. Julie Schallhorn looks at surgeries of the cornea. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-…
01:29:28 |
Sat 31 Jul 2021
Oculoplastics: Aesthetic Eyelid Surgery Botox and Fillers
Oculoplastic surgery focuses on plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit, along with cosmetic surgery of the eyelids and brows. Dr. Bryan J. Winn is an ophthalmologist…
01:25:06 |
Mon 26 Jul 2021
Movement is Medicine
Physical therapy is optimizes movement to improve the human experience. Alissa Garcia-Sanchez, Physical Therapist at UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion, explores the framework behind physical therapy …
01:21:53 |
Sat 24 Jul 2021
The Essential Role of Music Therapy in Pediatric Health Care
Explore the role of music therapy to support treatment in the pediatric setting. Matthew Logan, Jennifer Goldhammer and Brianna Negrete are part of the Music Therapy Program at Benioff Children's Hos…
01:26:34 |
Fri 23 Jul 2021
Demystifying Retinal Diseases
Learn about retinal diseases and some of the more common conditions that are seen and treated by retinal specialists. UCSF ophthalmologist Dr. Melissa Neuwelt explains how the eye works, what an eye …
01:23:00 |
Mon 19 Jul 2021
The Neuroscience of Creativity
Neural imaging is a useful technique to understand the biological basis of artistic creativity. Post-doctoral Scholar Karen Chan Barrett explores how researchers measure the creative brain in real ti…
01:23:28 |
Fri 16 Jul 2021
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