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- New! Research on Aging: The Inconstant Brain
It was thought that the brain remained stable until the changes of old age occurred. New studies reveal an unsuspected degree of dynamic change in brain tissues that suggest neuroadaptive alterations in response to pathogens, drugs, and even experience. Join expert Terry L. Jernigan, PhD, as she explains the implications of this exciting new research. (57 minutes) Watch it now
- New! Research on Aging: Mantram Repetition, A Portable Stress Buster
We are all looking for ways to reduce our stress. Would you believe repeating a word or phrase could do the trick? Join Jill Bormann, PhD, as she explains mantram repetition and her research showing this is an effective "portable stress buster" that can be easily used to calm the body and mind. Mantram is the Sanskrit term for a short, sacred word or phrase that is repeated silently in the mind resulting in stress reduction. (53 minutes) Watch it now
- Aging in the New Millennium: Hospice Care with Laurel Herbst
An issue that many of us will face in our lifetime is the care of our aging loved ones. Laurel Herbst, M.D., Vice President, San Diego Hospice, discusses how best to comfort and aid the terminally ill (39 minutes). Watch it now
- Aging in the New Millennium: Managing the Role of Stress in Our Lives. Struggling With What It Is.
Stress is an inherent part of modern life, and it can take quite a toll if allowed to run unchecked. Steve Hickman, director and founder of the UCSD recently-established Center for Mindfulness, shares techniques for looking at stress from a new perspective and responding to it in an objective, non-judgmental way by focusing on the present. Dr. Hickman discusses some of the major sources of stress and how our perceptions of them change as we grow older. He explores the mental and physical processes we experience in conjunction with stress, and teaches us practical skills that can be used to manage the way we respond to stress under a wide variety of circumstances. (57 minutes) Watch it now
- Can Snoring Affect Your Health?
Recent findings by Dr. Jose Loredo, Director, Sleep Medicine Center at UCSD Medical Center Hillcrest, on the treatment and investigation of patients with obstructive sleep apnea. (59 minutes) Watch it now
- Depression in Later Life & What You Should Do About It
Barry D. Lebowitz Ph.D., UCSD Department of Medicine, discusses the nature and clinical course of depression. Depression is a disease that is not a natural result of aging. In older people, depression is common, serious, and under appreciated as a source of disability and suffering. (57 minutes) Watch it now
- Diabetes Prevention & Treatment
Dr. Sundar Mudaliar, UCSD Department of Medicine, explains the latest in diabetes prevention and treatment. (53 minutes) Watch it now
- Gene Therapy for Heart Failure Dr. Kirk Hammond, UCSD Professor of Medicine, discusses the possibilities for treating heart failure by gene therapy. (57 minutes) Watch it now
- Health Matters: Exploring Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's disease affects one in 10 Americans over the age of 65. Most of us will know someone in our lifetime with this disease. Leon J. Thal, M.D., Chairman, Department of Neurosciences at UCSD explains how this disease manifests and explores the latest research available. (27 minutes) Watch it now
- Health Matters: Geriatrics
Dr. Laura L. Dugan from the Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics at UCSD Department of Medicine joins host Dr. David Granet for a discussion on promoting healthy aging in older patients. An accomplished research physician, Dr. Dugan discusses her efforts in conducting a more comprehensive study of aging, including psychology, cancer biology, nutrition etc. (29 minutes) Watch it now
- Low Back Pain
John Chardos, Department of Medicine ,discusses the cause, treatment and prevention of low back pain. (58 minutes) Watch it now
- Macular Degeneration Self-Management and Resilient Human Spirit in Living With Vision Loss
Barbara L. Brody, M.P.H. discusses the latest treatments for Macular Degeneration and new strategies for living with the condition. (43 minutes) Watch it now
- Pop! Goes the Memory
The Stein Institute for Research on Aging presents recent findings concerning memory loss by Dr. Jody Corey-Bloom, UCSD, Department of Neurosciences. (57 minutes) Watch it now
- Screening for Memory Impairment in the Elderly
Dr. David Salmon, UCSD Department of Neurosciences, reports on current techniques of screening for memory impairment in the elderly. (57 minutes) Watch it now
- Successful Aging: Sleepless in San Diego
As we age, we have more complaints about our sleep. But does sleep change because we need less sleep, or because we have a harder time getting the sleep we need? Research suggests that it is the ability to sleep that changes rather than the need for sleep. Factors that affect the ability to sleep include changes in biological rhythms, medical and psychiatric illness and the medications associated with them, the prevalence of sleep disorders, and behavioral problems (like poor sleep habits). Dr. Daniel Kripke discusses these factors and remedies that will help us sleep better as we get older. (49 minutes) Watch it now
- Successful Cognitive and Emotional Aging
The next 25 years will witness the largest-ever increase in our elderly population, especially those living an active life. Yet research on successful aging has lagged behind that of age-related diseases. Although successful aging involves both mental and physical health, new research suggests that the critical component of successful aging is related to brain and mind. Dr. Dilip Jeste shares the latest research and reviews some evidence-based strategies for successful aging. (59 minutes) Watch it now
- Successful Aging: The Buzz on Successful Aging
What does it mean to age successfully? After all, aren’t we accomplishing this just by being alive? The term "successful aging" is vague and leaves much to the imagination. Yet, there is a growing interest in this topic. UCSD’s Stein Institute for Research on Aging has embarked on its own research project to discover the secrets to success. This presentation provides insights related to successful aging and discusses current research findings and proposed models. (47 minutes) Watch it now
- The Answer to Shingles Prevention
Dr. Michael N. Oxman, UCSD Department of Medicine, discusses shingles prevention. (58 minutes) Watch it now
- The Ins & Outs of Calorie Restriction as an Anti-Aging Therapy
Dr. Laura Dugan, Departments of Medicine & Neurosciences at UCSD, discusses what we have learned about the aging process from lower organisms, and what is known to date about humans and calorie restriction. Targeted dietary approaches such as calorie restriction have the potential to contribute to a longer “health span” and to successful aging. (28 minutes) Watch it now
- Update on Palliative Care
An issue that most of us will face in our lifetime is the care of our aging loved ones. Laurel Herbst, M.D., Vice President, San Diego Hospice, updates us on how best to comfort and aid the terminally ill. (57 minutes) Watch it now .
- What You Should Know About Chronic Lung Disease
Andrew L Ries, MD Professor UCSD School of Medicine. (59 minuites) Watch it now
- Women's Continence Issues
Seventeen million Americans experience the disruptive symptoms of urinary incontinence. Drs. Michael Albo and Charles Nager, of UCSD Women's Continence Center, discuss the types of incontinence and treatments, including behavioral, pharmacological, and surgical. Watch it now
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