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Mind Body Medicine is one of the fastest-growing areas in healthcare. Find out how modern science and the power of thoughts and emotions work together for better health.

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    4 Steps To Behavioral Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 16:38


    Anthony Lim, M.D., J.D., explores how small, intentional steps can lead to lasting behavioral change. Lim breaks down a simple, four-step framework to help people achieve their goals, whether it's improving health, forming better habits, or making positive life changes. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40602]

    Body Health = Brain Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 9:00


    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: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40508]

    Transferring Knowledge into Transformation: Building Lasting Personal Change through Awareness Intention and Action with Anthony Lim

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 29:56


    Anthony Lim, M.D., J.D., explores how small, intentional steps can lead to lasting behavioral change. Lim breaks down a simple, four-step framework—awareness, intention, action, and reflection—to help people achieve their goals, whether it's improving health, forming better habits, or making positive life changes. Through real-life examples and insights from neuroscience, he emphasizes the power of connecting with your deeper "why," taking action, and practicing self-compassion. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40323]

    Surgical Treatment Options for Brain Aneurysms

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 6:34


    UCSF Neurosurgeon Ethan Winkler, MD, PhD, summarizes the surgical treatment options for patients with brain aneurysms and describes the decision-making process for choosing the best treatment for each individual. Series: "UC San Francisco News" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40238]

    Mind-Body Medicine to Build Stress Resilience

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 83:19


    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 promote health and well-being. Dr. Kavita K. Mishra discusses how MBM interventions have shown beneficial short and long-term impact on physical, mental, social-emotional, and interpersonal well-being.  Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40072]

    Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) - Surgical Treatment Options at UCSF

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 5:33


    UCSF neurosurgeon Ethan Winkler, MD, PhD, summarizes the surgical treatment options for patients with arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and describes the decision-making process for choosing the best treatment for each individual. Series: "UC San Francisco News" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40237]

    Large-scale Single Neuron Encoding of Speech Sounds Across the Depth of Human Cortex

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 2:12


    Researchers in the lab of Edward Chang, MD, at UCSF recorded activity from hundreds of individual neurons across all layers of the cortex while participants listened to spoken sentences. In a study published in Nature on December 13, 2023, the researchers showed that neurons responded to different speech sounds like parts of consonants and vowels, or the pitch of the voice. This work provides the most detailed picture yet of how the human brain processes speech. Series: "UC San Francisco News" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40240]

    New DBS Brain Pacemaker Improves Movement for People with Parkinson's

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 3:00


    UCSF researchers have conducted successful trials of an experimental adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) device that responds to a person with Parkinson's symptoms in real time. Using data techniques and custom algorithms, the device picks up on brain signals that indicate a symptom is developing and delivers just the right amount of electrical stimulation to stop it. The research is a collaboration between UCSF's Phil Starr, MD, PhD, and Simon Little, MBBS, PhD, in the UCSF Department of Neurology. Series: "UC San Francisco News" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40225]

    A Neuroprosthesis for Speech Decoding and Avatar Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 1:41


    A Neuroprosthesis for Speech Decoding and Avatar Control Series: "UC San Francisco News" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40235]

    Promoting Mental Health: The Holistic Approach of Acupuncture and Consciousness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 74:10


    This series offers integrative theories and models of mental health care that are housed in wellness, resilience, community, and equity. You will learn to identify and connect how mental health and wellness start with structural (economic/political/systemic) and community level interventions as well as individual supports. And you will understand models of care that provide integrative, holistic mental health care through a lens of health equity and apply the principles of holistic mental health and wellness in participants' lives or community efforts. In this program, Dr. Mitch Elkiss discusses the benefits of acupuncture in promoting mental health. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38990]

    Psychedelic Research Psilocybin Therapy and Mental Illness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 84:09


    This series offers integrative theories and models of mental health care that are housed in wellness, resilience, community, and equity. You will learn to identify and connect how mental health and wellness start with structural (economic/political/systemic) and community level interventions as well as individual supports. And you will understand models of care that provide integrative, holistic mental health care through a lens of health equity and apply the principles of holistic mental health and wellness in participants' lives or community efforts. In this program, Dr. Josh Woolley discusses the latest research on psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in 'magic mushrooms,' and its use as a therapeutic treatment for mental illness. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38988]

    Eastern View of the Mind: Comparing Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda Philosophy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 75:58


    Join Dr. Anisha Durve for an enlightening exploration of two ancient healing systems—Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Philosophy. Drawing from years of experience and research, Dr. Durve delves into the foundational principles of these time-honored practices, comparing their unique approaches to mind-body wellness. Gain valuable insights into Qi and Prana, the meridians and chakras, and the role of herbs and diet in both philosophies, as you uncover the synergies and distinctions between these parallel streams of wisdom. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38987]

    Physical Activity and Brain Health in Aging

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 51:58


    Engaging in everyday physical activity can influence brain and cognitive health. Zvinka Z. Zlatar, Ph.D., shares how physical activity can potentially reduce risk for Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive issues. She reviews the current excercise recommendations for older adults and how digital devices can help us reach our goals. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38693]

    Caring for Mind Body and Spirit: Coping with Cancer Care and Managing Cognitive Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 89:11


    Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program examines sources of distress that arise from cancer, such as pain, fatigue, fear and disruption of important relationships and routines, as well as approaches to coping with them. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38195]

    Cultivating Compassion and Resilience: Yoga for Enhancing Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 83:56


    The use of yoga and meditation as complementary medicine is growing. In 2017, 14% of U.S. adults participated in yoga, according to NIH. Depression and anxiety are among the most common conditions self-treated with yoga. Yoga is relatively low cost, easy to access, has high social acceptance, and enables one to focus on the whole person. In this program, experts discuss how to use yoga to enhance mental health. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37851]

    Yoga and Dance: Attuning to Self through Creative Movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 89:33


    There is a long history of the interconnectivity of yoga and dance. Many dancers find benefits from the movements in yoga. In this program, dancers Ishwarya Chaitantya and Varsha Ravikumar talks about what they've learned and experienced as practitioners and teachers of dance and yoga. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37850]

    Body Breath and Abundant Energy: Yoga for Vitalizing Physical Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 83:56


    Dr. Bradly Jacobs, a primary care doctor with Bluewave Medicine, talks about the clinical and experiential research of the benefits of yoga, including demonstrating various yoga techniques. He practices integrative medicine and advocates for a more holistic approach to healthcare. He started practicing yoga at age 25 and continues with it daily. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37849]

    What is Yoga? Perspectives on its Journey from East to West

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 82:19


    For thousands of years, yoga has been a path to re-orienting our relationship to body, mind, and spirit, opening ourselves to transformation. At its essence, yoga involves grappling with our perceived limits and transcending them through a shift in consciousness. Dr. Sudha Prathikanti and Dr. Priya Jain discuss yoga's psychophysical approach to self-understanding, and how it offers a creative way to discover, grow and awaken to new possibilities as we meet the challenges of modern living. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37848]

    Autopilot Mode vs. Mindfulness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 3:00


    Neuroscientist and author Darya Rose discusses how practicing mindfulness allows us to interrupt our frequently-used autopilot mode. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37533]

    Health is an Issue of Psychology Not Nutrition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 4:39


    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. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37532]

    Mandala Therapy: Art of Centering the Self

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 42:57


    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 Department of Psychiatry at UCSF, combines the best-proven conventional psychiatric treatments with the best-proven remedies from ancient wisdom traditions such mandalas. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37152]

    Art for Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 58:03


    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 where adults can express the intense feelings that arise in life-threatening illnesses. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37153]

    Movement is Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 81:53


    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 and why it matters. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37151]

    The Essential Role of Music Therapy in Pediatric Health Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 86:34


    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 Hospital at UCSF and share their experiences to explain how music therapy improves patient care. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37149]

    The Neuroscience of Creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 83:28


    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 time noting that improvisation is a rich model for studying the neural connections of creativity. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37148]

    The Role of Music in Dementia Caregiving Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 80:50


    Research suggests that listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and behavioral benefits for people with Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Theresa Allison provides an overview of music in the context of dementia and caregiving relationships. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37150]

    Integrative Therapy to Manage Anxiety and Reduce Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 70:56


    Dave Berger, somatic psychotherapist, physical therapist and bodyworker, provides practical suggestions for managing stress and anxiety. When stress and anxiety run high, nurturing your body-brain and mind is more important than ever. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36874]

    CARTA: Altered States of the Human Mind: Ann Taves Read Montague Tom Csordas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 55:35


    Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 37003]

    CARTA: Altered States of the Human Mind: Implications for Anthropogeny: Helen Weng -Intersectional Neuroscience: Meditation and Diversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 24:36


    Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36615]

    CARTA: Altered States of the Human Mind: Implications for Anthropogeny: Read Montague - The Neural Underpinnings of Mindfulness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 18:55


    Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36675]

    Add Stretching to Your Daily Regimen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 2:58


    Foot and ankle injuries are common for both the weekend warrior and the professional athlete. Dr. Sonya Ahmed, a former competitive athlete herself, discusses the importance of adequate stretching. Series: "Health Matters" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36772]

    On Resilience: Realists are Optimists

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 3:19


    Dr. Darlene Mininni shares how two words in particular can negatively affect mental health. 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] [Humanities] [Show ID: 36386]

    Maximizing Potential – Understanding the Dimension of Neurodiversity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 22:39


    Kristen Pedersen Senior Director, Business Development and Workforce Inclusion; The Arc-San Francisco Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 35793]

    Your Self Care Toolkit: Simple Exercise and Mindfulness Ideas for Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 16:30


    COVID-19 has caused feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and even anger. What are effective tools to deal with your emotions during these difficult times? Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi will show you how to create space for self care for both you and your child. Learn how to be present as well as how to leverage movement to help your child engage in learning. Series: "Staying Sane: Tips for Parenting in Unprecedented Times" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 35911]

    What to Do When You Are At Your Wits End: Dealing with Emotions While Distance Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 12:55


    COVID-19 has caused feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and even anger. What are effective tools to deal with your emotions during these difficult times? Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi will show you how to create space for self care for both you and your child. Learn breathing excercises, techniques to promote gratitude, and more ways to lower stress. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 35864]

    The Neuroscience of Meditation Mindfulness and Compassion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 13:50


    In times of stress, anxiety, and isolation finding effective strategies to understand our emotions and how we relate to the world at large often brings comfort. Mindfulness, meditation, and compassion have long been championed as helpful strategies but how do they impact our well being, if at all? Fadel Zeidan joins William Mobley to discuss his work applying scientific methods to these practices to quantify and discover how and why they work. Series: "Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 35824]

    Exploring Physical and Emotional Dimensions of Pain and Loss: The Power of the Mind-Body Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 85:00


    Selena Chan, DO, takes you through a brief history of treating mental health from the stone age to today. She then looks at psychiatry today and how we are at a time when behavioral medicine is uniquely situated to bridge biomedicine and an array of healing modalities. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34526]

    What is Burnout?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 3:43


    Beating burnout is hard under the best circumstances but even harder when things happen. Here, Dr. Larissa Thomas describes the characteristics of burnout. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33586]

    Illness Identity and Suffering

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 4:34


    Rev. Denah Joseph, Chaplain and Associate Director UCSF Palliative Care Service, discusses the psychology of suffering when serious illness or loss occurs. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33866]

    Eating Beyond Nutritional Needs: Overeating and Binge Eating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2018 3:38


    Kerri Boutelle, PhD, joins David Granet, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P. to discuss eating habits that often result in obesity and the psychology behind it. Series: "Health Matters" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33859]

    Future Doctor: Michael Kurisu DO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2018 51:39


    A more detailed look at the osteopathic treatment that Dr. Michael Kurisu provided to computer scientist Larry Smarr, as seen in "Future Patient/Future Doctor" (uctv.tv/shows/33132.) Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33706]

    Future Patient: Larry Smarr at the Visualization Wall at Calit2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2018 44:40


    The full recording of computer scientist Larry Smarr presenting ten years of his personal health data on the Visualization Wall at his institute, Calit2 at UC San Diego. Excerpts from this talk are seen in "Future Patient/Future Doctor" (uctv.tv/shows/33132), featuring Smarr and osteopathic physician Michael Kurisu. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33705]

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