These are some courses on general health to be followed in the next blog that is done on Great Courses by health courses of more concern to older adults, subjects concerning sleep, exercise etc.
The courses outlined are as follows
- The Human Body: How We fail, How We Heal
- Changing Body Composition Through Diet and Exercise
- The Science of Natural Healing
- Nutrition Made Clear
- Body Composition: Diet & Exercise
- The Mayo Clinic Diet: The Healthy Approach to Weight Loss
- Lifelong Health: Achieving Optimum Well-Being at Any Age
- Mind-Body Medicine: The New Science of Optimal Health
- The Science of Integrative Medicine
- The Skeptic’s Guide to Health, Medicine, and the Media
- Medical Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths: What We Think We Know May Be Hurting Us
- Stress and Your Body
- Understanding the Human Body: An Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
- What Science Knows about Cancer
The subject of this course follows the title “The Human Body: How We fail, How We Heal.”
The lecturer is Professor Anthony A Goodman has built his career on the study, Teaching, and practice of medicine. And adjunct professor of Medicine at Montana state university and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, he spent 20 years as a general surgeon in South Florida and worked aboard the hospital ship for Project HOPE and with the U.S. Army Medical Corps.
Lectures
Disc 1
Lecture 1: How we fail
Lecture 2: Cell Biology – Introduction and Definitions
Lecture 3: Inflammation – Basic Principles
Lecture 4: The Inflammatory Response
Lecture 5: Inflammation – Clinical Manifestations
Lecture 6: The immune Response
Disc 2
Lecture 7: The immune Response Continued
Lecture 8: Hypersensitivity and the Allergic Response
Lecture 9: Infectious Diseases – General Introduction
Lecture 10: Bacteria
Lecture 11: Viruses
Lecture 12: Spirochetes, Rickettsiae, Chlamydiae Prions
Disc 3
Lecture 13: Malaria
Lecture 14: Schistosomiasis, Filariasis, Tapeworms
Lecture 15: Infectious Diseases – Treatment
Lecture 16: Infectious Diseases – Triumph and Failure
Lecture 17: Shock – Principles and Hypovolemic Shock
Lecture 18: Categories of Shock
Disc 4
Lecture 19: Cancer – the Enemy Withing
Lecture 20: Environmental Carcinogens
Lecture 21: Mechanisms of Carcinogenesis
Lecture 22: Invasion, Metastasis, and Angiogenesis
Lecture 23: Treatment – Surgery, Radiation, Chemotherapy
Lecture 24: How We Heal
The next course outlined is called ”Changing Body Composition Through Diet and Exercise,” whose subject is once again drawn out in the title.
Overview
Should you avoid red meat and eat only carbs, or avoid carbs and focus on healthy fats? Will 500 crunches a day turn that belly fat into a “six pack” or should you stick to cardio three times a week? Changing Body Composition Through Diet and Exercise presents the latest scientific research about changing your body composition, along with diet and exercise recommendations in incremental steps that men and women of all ages and fitness levels can follow. From the macro to the molecular, this course takes a science-based view to debunk common weight-loss misconceptions and help you understand your own body better than you ever have. Led by Professor Michael Ormsbee, Assistant Professor and Interim Director of the Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine, you will gain access to cutting-edge research that demonstrates what does – and doesn’t – work. The lessons presented in this course can change your life by helping you to feel better, perform better, and be healthier now and into your older years.
Lecturer
Dr. Michael Ormsbee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food, and Exercise Sciences and Interim Director of the Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine in the College of Human Sciences at Florida State University. He received his B.S. in Exercise Science from Skidmore College, his M.S. in Exercise Physiology (research emphasis in Sports Nutrition) from South Dakota State University, and his Ph.D. in Bioenergetics from East Carolina University. He is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa and a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
Dr. Ormsbee researches the interaction of exercise training, nutrition, and supplementation to achieve optimal body composition, human performance, and health in populations ranging from younger athletes to older adults. His work has been published in numerous scientific journals as well as consumer publications, and he has been featured as a nutrition and exercise expert on radio and TV.
Both his teaching and research have been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2013-2014 University Teaching Award, the Excellence in Online Course Design Award, the Excellence in Online Teaching Award, and the 2013 Transformation through Teaching Award. In 2015, he received the prestigious FSU Guardian of the Flame Award, granted to faculty members whose contributions have advanced FSU as a leading institution of higher education.
Lectures
Disc 1
Lecture 1: Body Composition: Managing Our Expectations
Lecture 2: A Healthier Way to Measure Body Composition
Lecture 3: How food is Digested and Absorbed
Lecture 4: Nutritional Needs and Cellular Function
Lecture 5: Bioenergetics: converting Food to Energy
Lecture 6: Carbohydrates: Composition, Storage, and Use
Disc 2
Lecture 7: Fat: Not the Nutritional Bad Guy
Lecture 8: Protein’s Critical Role in Body Composition
Lecture 9: High-Protein Diets and Anabolic Resistance
Lecture 10: Critical Micronutrients and Water
Lecture 11: food Labeling and Nutritional Choices
Lecture 12: Nutrient Timing and Frequency
Disc 3
Lecture 13: Night time eating
Lecture 14: Evaluating Dietary Supplements
Lecture 15: Energy Balance and Weight Control
Lecture 16: The Caloric Cost of Exercise
Lecture 17:Exercise for fat loss
Lecture 18: Exercise for Healthy Muscle Mass
Disc 4
Lecture 19: Hormones and Fody Composition
Lecture 20: Novel Ways to Change Body Composition
Lecture 21: Nutrition and Exercise: Special Needs
Lecture 22: Set Point Theory and the Last Five Pounds
Lecture 23: Choosing Your Nutrition Plan
Lecture 24: Motivation to Change Your Body Composition
Once again the subject of this course is self-explanatory from the title: “The Science of Natural Healing.”
Overview
Delve into the world of holistic healthcare, the range of nature-based methods and treatments that are both clinically proven and readily available to you – and that provide an alternative way for you to nurture your own optimal health, disarm stress, and deepen the experience of well-being. These 24 compelling and practical lectures offer a rich spectrum of choices and possibilities for your own healthcare, as well as practical tools for creating a truly healthful lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for a sound alternative to the drugs so common in our health-care system or you’re merely curious about the validity of herbal medications, this course points you to numerous empowering avenues for healthful living. You’ll examine a number of far-ranging topics, including: The power of food healing Micronutrients and natural supplements Clinically proven herbal medicines Natural treatments for common medical conditions The mind-body connection in healing And, natural approaches to mental and spiritual health No matter what kind of life you’re living, optimal health is one of the greatest assets you can have. In speaking deeply to a truly integrative approach to healing, these lectures can make a profound difference in your health now and in the future and help you live your life to the absolute fullest. Disclaimer: These lectures are not designed for use as medical references to diagnose, treat, or prevent medical illnesses or trauma. Neither The Great Courses nor Dr. Guarneri is responsible for your use of this educational material or its consequences. If you have questions about the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a medical condition or illness, consult a qualified physician.
Lecturer
Dr. Mimi Guarneri is board-certified in cardiology, internal medicine, nuclear medicine, and holistic medicine. She earned her medical degree from The State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, where she graduated first in her class. She completed her internship and residency at New York’s Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, and held cardiology fellowships at New York University Langone Medical Center and the Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California. While serving as an attending physician in interventional cardiology at the Scripps Clinic, Dr. Guarneri recognized the need for a more comprehensive and holistic approach to cardiovascular disease. As a result, she founded the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, where she uses state-of-the-art cardiac imaging technology and lifestyle-change programs to prevent, diagnose, and treat cardiovascular disease. In recognition of her leadership in the field of integrative medicine, Dr. Guarneri received the Linus Pauling Functional Medicine Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012 and the Bravewell Physician Leadership Award for Integrative Medicine in 2011. She was recently elected president of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Alpha Omega Alpha, and the American Medical Women’s Association. She is also a diplomate of the American Board of Holistic Medicine. Dr. Guarneri has authored several articles that have appeared in professional journals such as the Journal of Echocardiography and the Annals of Internal Medicine. She is also the author of The Heart Speaks, a collection of stories from heart patients who have benefited from integrative medicine approaches. The Heart Speaks and her clinical work have been featured on NBC’s Today show and PBS’s To the Contrary and Full Focus. Her work was also featured in a two-part PBS documentary, The New Medicine.
Lectures
Disc 1
Lecture 1: Shifting the Health-Care Paradigm
Lecture 2: Understanding Holistic Integrative Medicine
Lecture 3: You Are More Than Your Genes
Lecture 4: Food Matters
Lecture 5: Not All Foods are Created Equal
Lecture 6: Natural Approaches to Inflammation
Disc 2
Lecture 7: Food Sensitivity and the Elimination Diet
Lecture 8: Vitamins and Supplements
Lecture 9: Herbal Remedies
Lecture 10: Lowering Cholesterol Naturally
Lecture 11: Treating High Blood Pressure Naturally
Lecture 12: Treating Diabetes Naturally
Disc 3
Lecture 13: Stress and Body Mind Connection
Lecture 14: Turning Stress into Strength
Lecture 15: Meditation, Yoga, and Guided Imagery
Lecture 16: Natural Approaches to Mental Health
Lecture 17: Biofield Therapies
Lecture 18: The Power of Love
Disc 4
Lecture 19: Spirituality in Health
Lecture 20: Components of Spiritual Wellness
Lecture 21: Applying the Lessons of Natural Healing
Lecture 22: Ecology and Health
Lecture 23: Healthy People, Healthy Planet
Lecture 24: You Are Your Own Best Medicine
The next course out lined is “Nutrition Made Clear.” We get overview and lecturers credentials below from the web site. These lectures, in the format I have are 30 minute compact disk (CD) lectures.
Overview
Making smart eating choices is essential to living a healthy, happy, and successful life. Yet all too often, we’re exposed to information and techniques that promise quick and easy results but can be harmful to your overall health. Now, finally sort through nutritional misconceptions and replace them with hard science you can understand with Nutrition Made Clear. By eating right, increasing your physical activity, reducing the risk of chronic illness through wise personal choices, and more, you can stay healthy and active. In 36 in-depth lectures taught by dietitian and award-winning Professor Roberta H. Anding, explore the fundamentals of good nutrition and get a practical and personal guide to applying these fundamentals to your own lifestyle. Designed to appeal to anyone at any age, this course is an invaluable source of medically backed, statistically proven information about the guidelines for healthy eating and living. It’s a fascinating learning experience and the perfect investment in your personal health – one that will educate, motivate, and reward you for the rest of your life.
Lecturer
Professor Roberta H. Anding is a registered dietitian and Director of Sports Nutrition and a clinical dietitian at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. She also teaches and lectures in the Baylor College of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics, Section of Adolescent Medicine and Sports Medicine, and in the Department of Kinesiology at Rice University. In addition, she is a registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association, a certified specialist in sports dietetics, a certified diabetes educator, and the dietitian for the Houston Texans NFL franchise. She received her bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and her master’s degree in Nutrition from Louisiana State University. Throughout her prolific career, Professor Anding has received numerous awards and accolades, including the Texas Distinguished Dietitian Award, the Texas Dietetic Association Media Award, the John P. McGovern Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award from the University of Houston School of Nursing, and the Houston Area Dietetic Association’s Texas Distinguished Dietitian of the Year award several years running. She has also published work in a variety of scientific and medical publications, including Pediatrics, the Journal of Adolescent Health, and Critical Care Nursing.
Lectures
Disc 1
Lecture 1: Why We Eat What We Do
Lecture 2: Sources of Nutrition Fact and Fiction
Disc 2
Lecture 3: Our Underappreciated Digestive Tract
Lecture 4: Its All about the Calories!
Disc 3
Lecture 5: Hydration – You Are What You Drink
Lecture 6: Not All Carbohydrates Are Created Equal
Disc 4
Lecture 7: Facts on Fiber
Lecture 8: Protein – An Indispensable Nutrient
Disc 5
Lecture 9: Fat, Fat Everywhere!
Lecture 10: Vitamins – Spotlight on C
Disc 6
Lecture 11: Vitamins A and K-Multitaskers
Lecture 12: Vitamin E – fallen Hero; Vitamin D – Rising Star
Disc 7
Lecture 13: B Vitamin Basics
Lecture 14: The Major Minerals
Disc 8
Lecture 15: The Hights and Lows of Sodium and Potassium
Lecture 16: Iron, Zinc, Selenium – Balance Is Everything
Disc 9
Lecture 17: Cardiovascular Disease – What Are the Risks?
Lecture 18: a Heart – Healthy Lifestyle
Disc 10
Lecture 19: The DASH Diet-A Lifesaver
Lecture 20: Obesity – Public Health Enemy Number One
Disc 11
Lecture 21: Healthy Weight Management
Lecture 22: Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes
Disc 12
Lecture 23: Dietary Approaches to Weight Management
Lecture 24: Nutrition and Cancer Prevention
Disc 13
Lecture 25: Nutrition and Digestive Health
Lecture 26: Prebiotics and Probiotics in Your Diet
Disc 14
Lecture 27: food Safety – It’s in Your Hands
Lecture 28: Demystifying Food Labels
Disc 15
Lecture 29: Facts on functional Foods
Lecture 30: A Look at Herbal Therapy
Disc 16
Lecture 31: Organic or Conventional – Your Choice
Lecture 32: Fack or Real-Sugars and Fats
Disc 17
Lecture 33: Creating Your Own Personal Nutrition Plan
Lecture 34: Exercise and Nutrition – Partners for Life
Disc 18
Lecture 35: The future of Nutrition – Science and Trends
Lecture 36: Nutrition Facts and FAQs
The next course covered will be “The Mayo Clinic Diet: The Heathy Approach to Weight Loss” with the Overview and the Lecturer information coming from the great courses website.
Overview
After years of research and clinical study, Mayo Clinic has developed a weight-loss plan that gives everyone the very best chance for success. The Mayo Clinic Diet is a straightforward plan with endless food possibilities based on a simple framework of adding five new habits, breaking five old habits, and adopting five bonus habits.
In The Mayo Clinic Diet: The Healthy Approach to Weight Loss, Donald D. Hensrud, M.D., M.P.H., shares practical tips in a two-part strategy: An initial two-week plan designed to jump-start your weight loss in a safe and healthy way, called Lose It!, and a lifelong approach to help you meet and maintain your goal weight, called Live It!. You’ll learn about setting your caloric goals, food prep short-cuts, developing a physical activity plan, and tracking your progress. But Mayo Clinic will take you a step further as you learn how your thoughts and emotions also affect your weight loss.
The Diet comes alive during numerous real-time demonstrations with the help of Mayo Clinic’s Chef Jen Welper, who offers an additional perspective focused on food preparation and cooking. As she demonstrates everything from slicing and dicing to searing, grilling, and roasting, her easygoing, down-to-earth manner will help build your own meal-prep confidence and excitement.
The Mayo Clinic Diet was developed with only one goal in mind—to help you feel better and become healthier by following an eating and exercise program that fits comfortably into your real life. You don’t have to follow it to perfection, but by applying the principles of The Mayo Clinic Diet to your life, you will find yourself on a path to better health and greater happiness.
Lecturer
Donald D. Hensrud, M.D., M.P.H., has been a member of the Mayo Clinic staff for 25 years and currently serves as Associate Professor of Nutrition and Preventive Medicine at Mayo Clinic and Director of the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program. Dr. Hensrud holds four academic degrees: a B.S., an M.D., and Master’s Degrees in public health and nutrition sciences. He is board certified in the fields of Internal Medicine, Nutrition, and Preventive Medicine, and is a fellow of both the American College of Physicians and The Obesity Society.
Dr. Hensrud has authored numerous scientific articles and book chapters and has contributed to lay education as editor of the books Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight for EveryBody, The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook, The Mayo Clinic Plan: 10 Essential Steps to a Better Body and Healthier Life, and the New York Times bestseller The Mayo Clinic Diet. He was coeditor of the medical text Clinical Preventive Medicine and wrote a monthly health column for Fortune magazine for several years.
Dr. Hensrud has received the Charles E. Kupchella Preventive Medicine and Wellness Award from the University of North Dakota and the Distinguished Alumni Award from The University of Alabama at Birmingham. He consistently appears on the Best Doctors in America List.
Lectures
Disc 1
Lecture 1: The Science of Weight and Weight Loss
Lecture 2: Getting Ready for the Mayo Clinic Diet
Lecture 3: Starting Your Diet: The Lose It! Phase
Lecture 4: Assessing Your Weight-Loss Program
Lecture 5: Maintaining Your Program: The Live It! Phase
Lecture 6: Tracking Your Weight-Loss Progress
Disc 2
Lecture 7: Adapting The Mayo Clinic Diet
Lecture 8: Exercise Activity and Health
Lecture 9: Behavioral Strategy’s for Weight-Loss
Lecture 10: Cooking The May Clinic Diet Way
Lecture 11: Overcoming Obstacles to Weight Loss
Lecture 12: Handling Lapses and Keeping Weigh Off
The next course is “Lifelong Health: Achieving Optimum Well-Being at Any Age” with the overview and Lecturers credentials coming from the Great Courses Web site.
Overview
We all want to discover the secret to a long and healthy life. But how do you incorporate the secrets of personal wellness into the unique demands of your own schedule? What information would a knowledgeable and compassionate family physician offer someone looking for a reference guide to healthy living?
These 36 comprehensive lectures offer you practical and expert advice that allows you to make your own personalized choices about healthy living, as well as ways to apply that knowledge to your lifestyle. With this course, you’ll nourish your body, strengthen your mind, and forever change the way you think about and live your life. Dr. Anthony Goodman of Montana State University teaches you about the six fundamentals of personal well-being: aging, nutrition and whole foods, movement, mental health, specific health issues, and general health choices. These fundamentals offer a well-rounded and engaging survey of the concepts, issues, and lessons of lifelong health.
Dr. Goodman’s advice is rooted in scientific information and proven results – without bogging you down in complex terminology or theories. More importantly, it is flavored with commonsense tips, helpful advice, and inspirational stories that make lifelong health both appealing and achievable.
Crafted with the concerns of everyone in mind, whether you’re in adolescence or advancing age, this wonderful resource is the perfect way to take those first steps on the road to becoming a better, healthier you.
Lecturer
Dr. Anthony A. Goodman is Adjunct Professor of Medicine at Montana State University and Affiliate Professor in the Department of Biological Structure at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He earned his B.A. from Harvard College and his M.D. from Cornell Medical College and trained as a surgical intern and resident at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. He completed his surgical training and served as chief resident at the Harvard Surgical Service of Boston City Hospital, the New England Deaconess Hospital, the Lahey Clinic, and Cambridge City Hospital. For 20 years, Dr. Goodman worked as a general surgeon in south Florida and served as Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine. In addition, he served as a surgeon with the U.S. Army Medical Corps and on the hospital ship for Project HOPE. He was also Visiting Professor of Surgery at the Christchurch, New Zealand, Clinical School of Medicine. Founder of the Broward Surgical Society, Dr. Goodman is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Surgery.
Lectures
Disc 1
Lecture 1: A Personal Path to Lifelong Health
Lecture 2: The Cellular Biology of Aging
Lecture 3: The Physiology of Aging
Lecture 4: Myths of Aging-Magical Times and Places
Lecture 5: Myths of Aging – Magical Substances
Lecture 6: Optimizing Health – Tests and Procedures
Disc 2
Lecture 7: Optimizing Health – Prevention
Lecture 8: How We Look – Surgery and Skin-care
Lecture 9: The End of the Journey – Death and Dying
Lecture 10: Health Advances on the Horizon
Lecture 11: Nutrition – Choices for a Healthy Life
Lecture 12: The Physiology of Nutrition
Disc 3
Lecture 13: The Role of Vitamins
Lecture 14: The Role of supplements
Lecture 15: Whole Foods for Optimum Health
Lecture 16: The Good Fats
Lecture 17: Sugar, Salt, Allergies, and Additives
Lecture 18: The Physiology of Weight Management
Disc 4
Lecture 19: Healthful Eating versus Fad Diets
Lecture 20: Movement and Recreation – a.k.a. Exercise
Lecture 21: The Physiology of Muscle
Lecture 22: Resistance Training and Weight Training
Lecture 23: Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise
Lecture 24: Exercise in Dealing with Injury and Disease
Disc 5
Lecture 25: Joy in Movement – Sports and Exercise Options
Lecture 26: Martial Arts and Yoga
Lecture 27: Mental Health and Stress Reduction
Lecture 28: Brain Physiology, Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Lecture 29: Maintaining Your Mental Edge
Lecture 30: Focus on Women’s Health
Disc 6
Lecture 31: Focus on Menopause
Lecture 32: Focus on Men’s Health
Lecture 33: Focus on Children’s and Adolescents’ Health
Lecture 34: Healthy Choices in Your Daily Life
Lecture 35: Becoming and Educated Patient
Lecture 36: Here’s to Your Healthy Life!
The next lecture is called “Mind-Body Medicine: The New Science of Optimal Health” overview and lecturers credentials again taken from the great courses website.
Overview
Cutting-edge research on the brain’s interaction with the body shows that health is directly impacted by our social environments, socioeconomic status, culture, behaviors, relationships, psychological states, and habits of mind, among many factors. Mind-body medicine – working in partnership with traditional medical practice – uses a large range of psychological, physical, and behavioral treatments in a model of health care that aims to treat the whole human being. It provides highly effective resources for prevention and treatment of a wide spectrum of medical conditions-and for fostering the ultimate goals of health care: truly optimal and lasting physical health, as well as emotional and psychological well-being. In these 36 revealing lectures, Professor Satterfield offers you a comprehensive overview of the field. You’ll look in depth at the anatomical and biological systems through which what is “outside” in the environment gets “inside” to affect our minds and bodies. You’ll also examine recent research on subjects ranging from the impact our emotions and psychology have on health to the crucial roles that social, cultural, and behavioral factors play. And you’ll learn about effective mind-body treatments for many common medical conditions and diseases. Finally, you’ll finish the course with a tool box of ideas and interventions for your personal wellness goals, empowering you to partner more effectively with your medical providers and maximize your own health.
Lecturer
Professor Jason M. Satterfield is Professor of Clinical Medicine, Director of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Director of Behavioral Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He earned his B.S. in Brain Sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. He currently directs the UCSF Behavioral Medicine Unit, which integrates mental and behavioral health services into adult primary care. Professor Satterfield’s book, A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach to the Beginning of the End of Life: Minding the Body, was recognized as a Self-Help Book of Merit by the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. He served on the Behavioral and Social Science Subcommittee that revised the Medical College Admission Test-work that was recently featured in the New England Journal of Medicine and The New York Times. Professor Satterfield is also part of a core interdisciplinary team that is writing a medical textbook based on the biopsychosocial model. He has been nominated for multiple teaching awards at UCSF, and he is often competitively selected to teach at national conferences for a wide variety of health professionals, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and psychologists
Lectures
Disc 1
Lecture 1: Weaving the Biopsychosocial Braid
Lecture 2: Vital Signs – Defining Health and Illness
Lecture 3: Fight or Flight vs. Rest and Digest
Lecture 4: Simmering Soup – The Neuroendocrine System
Lecture 5: Deploying the Troops – Basic Immunology
Lecture 6: Nature vs. Nurture – Genes, Health and Disease
Disc 2
Lecture 7: Forget Me Not Cognitive Function
Lecture 8: Mind over Matter – Cognition in Everyday Life
Lecture 9: Emotions revealed – Psychology of Emotions
Lecture 10: Agony and Ecstasy – Biology of Emotion
Lecture 11: What is Your EQ and How Can You Improve it?
Lecture 12: What’s Your Type? Personality and Health
Disc 3
Lecture 13: An Apple a Day – Behavior and Disease Prevention
Lecture 14: Staying on the Wagon – Making Changes That Last
Lecture 15: Ease the Burn – Modern-Day Stress and Coping
Lecture 16: The Iceberg – Visible and Hidden Identity
Lecture 17: Ties That Bind – Relationships and Health
Lecture 18: Building Bridges – Intimacy and Relationships
Disc 4
Lecture 19: Touched by Grace – Spirituality and Health
Lecture 20: A Matter of Class – Socioeconomics and Health
Lecture 21: A Cog in the Wheel – Occupational Stress
Lecture 22: The Power of Place – Communities and Health
Lecture 23: Master plan – Public Health and Policy
Lecture 24: Heart and Soul – Cardio Vascular Disease I
Disc 5
Lecture 25: Heart and Soul – Cardio Vascular Disease II
Lecture 26: The Big C – Cancer and Mind Body Medicine
Lecture 27: Bugs, Drugs, and Buddha – Psychoneuroimmunology
Lecture 28: Fire in the Belly – The GI System
Lecture 29: Obesity – America’s New Epidemic
Lecture 30: The Strain in Pain Lies Mainly in the Brain
Disc 6
Lecture 31: Catching Your Zs – Sleep and Health
Lecture 32: Chasing Zebras – Somatoform Disorders
Lecture 33: Seeing the Glass Half Empty – Depression
Lecture 34: Silencing the Scream – Understanding Anxiety
Lecture 35: Lingering Wounds – Trauma, Resilience, Growth
Lecture 36: Tomorrow’s Biopsychosocial Medicine
The next course is “The Science of Integrative Medicine,” again the overview and lecturer’s credentials are taken form the great courses website.
Overview
In the last few decades, a wide array of practices have gained greater acceptance as forms of treatment and healing. If you’ve ever considered herbal supplements, meditation, acupuncture, yoga, or a change of diet to promote better health, then you’re already familiar with integrative medicine. Integrative medicine describes the addition of natural or holistic practices into the health-care paradigm to complement conventional Western medicine and promote wellness. Western medicine can accomplish incredible feats of healing, but as advanced as it is, it still doesn’t have cures for everything. Relying solely on Western medicine, people often wait until they have serious health problems before seeking care – but integrative medicine includes many practices that are particularly good for preventing certain conditions and ameliorating the effects of others. The therapies discussed here have been shown to help people reach health goals such as presurgery preparation, postsurgery recovery, and better management and reduction of chronic pain. Studies indicate that they directly benefit wellness and can help alleviate, prevent, or remedy issues such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, Alzheimer’s disease, high blood pressure, stress, heart disease, menopause, and the common cold. The Science of Integrative Medicine, produced in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic – one of the finest health institutions on the planet – provides you with 12 informative lectures on the science-based facts and historical context of commonly used integrative treatments. You’ll get a foundational explanation of this diverse new field of medicine, which will give you the knowledge you need to explore these techniques and improve your wellness. Taught by Brent Bauer, MD, director of the Mayo Clinic’s Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program, this course provides you with an illuminating exploration of scientifically tested integrative approaches.
Lecturer
Brent A. Bauer, M.D., is board-certified in internal medicine, a Professor of Medicine, and the director of the Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program at Mayo Clinic, where he has been on staff for 24 years. His main research interest has been the scientific evaluation of integrative medicine therapies, which patients and consumers are using with increasing frequency. Dr. Bauer’s work is at the forefront of the emerging field of integrative medicine, which combines the best of conventional medicine with the best of evidence-based complementary therapies. Dr. Bauer has written several book chapters and more than 100 papers on integrative therapies, and he is the medical editor of Mayo Clinic Book of Alternative Medicine. He is a member of numerous scientific review panels and is currently collaborating on more than 20 studies being conducted at Mayo Clinic. He is the medical director of Rejuvenate, the first spa at Mayo Clinic, and of the Well Living Lab, a collaboration between Delos and the Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation.
Lectures
Disc 1
Lecture 1: Complementary and Integrative Medicine
Lecture 2: Making the Case for Integrative Medicine
Lecture 3: Herbal Supplements
Lecture 4: Supplements in Practice
Lecture 5: Guided Imagery, Hypnosis, and Spirituality
Lecture 6: Guided Imagery, Hypnosis and Spirituality
Disc 2
Lecture 7: Practicing Meditation
Lecture 8: Moving Meditation: Yoga, Tai Chi and Qi Gong
Lecture 9: Relaxation Therapies
Lecture 10: Effective Acupuncture
Lecture 11: Massage Therapy and Spinal Manipulation
Lecture 12: Living Well
“The Skeptic’s Guide to Health, Medicine, and the Media,” is the next course with Overview and lecturer’s credentials again coming from the great courses’ website.
Overview
As consumers of medical news, how can we know whether the article we just read is based on solid science or is just an ill-informed attempt to grab readers? Professor Roy Benaroch of Emory University School of Medicine provides just the direction we need in The Skeptic’s Guide to Health, Medicine, and the Media. In 24 fascinating lectures that address the most important health issues of our day—heart health, obesity, longevity, the opioid crisis, the stigma of mental illness, alternative medicine approaches, toxins in the environment, and more—Dr. Benaroch shows us how to recognize the good reporting and the bad. With his guidance, you’ll create a “Skeptic’s Toolkit,” asking the questions that take you past the headlines and beyond the way health news is typically reported. You’ll learn six specific questions to always keep in mind as you read any article in print or online: What’s the source of the article? Is the evidence presented strong enough to be valuable? Is someone trying to sell me something? Is this study about people like me, and are the factors they’re measuring in the study important to me? Does the report present a viewpoint from scientists not directly involved in the study? And is the story itself sensible, fitting in with what we already know? Armed with these questions, you’ll be able to find valuable information to help inform your own health care decisions, without falling prey to snappy-sounding articles that have no basis in solid science.
Lecturer
Dr. Roy Benaroch is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Emory University School of Medicine. He earned his B.S. in Engineering at Tulane University, followed by his M.D. at Emory University. He completed his residency through Emory University’s affiliated hospitals in 1997, serving as chief resident and instructor of pediatrics in 1998. Board certified in general pediatrics in 1997, Dr. Benaroch practices full time at Pediatric Physicians, PC, located near Atlanta, Georgia. In his dual roles, he teaches medical students and residents at his practice and gives regular lectures to physician’s assistants at Emory University.
Dr. Benaroch has published two books on parenting and pediatric health topics: Solving Health and Behavioral Problems from Birth through Preschool: A Parent’s Guide and A Guide to Getting the Best Health Care for Your Child. He also has a blog for parents and health professionals at pediatricinsider.com, and he has served as a featured expert on WebMD.com. Dr. Benaroch also serves on the board of directors of the Cobb Health Futures Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit group dedicated to public health for people of all backgrounds.
Lectures
Disc 1
Lecture 1: Hormone Replacement Therapy
Lecture 2: Concussions and the Future of Football
Lecture 3: New Drugs on the Block
Lecture 4: Is It Time for Medical Marijuana?
Lecture 5: The Media and Weight Loss
Lecture 6: Alternative Medicine in the News
Disc 2
Lecture 7: The Media’s Take on Mental Health
Lecture 8: The Media and the Internet
Lecture 9: We share Our World with Toxins
Lecture 10: Are Coffee and Wine Good for Your heart?
Lecture 11: Life Expectancy and Infant Mortality
Lecture 12: Is It Really OK to Stop Flossing?
Disc 3
Lecture 13: Does Cancer Screening Work?
Lecture 14: Drug Prices in the News
Lecture 15: Selling Disease
Lecture 16: The Opioid Crisis
Lecture 17: Infections in the Headlines
Lecture 18: Health Risks in Our Environment
Disc 4
Lecture 19: Bad Science
Lecture 20: diet, Health, and the Power of Words
Lecture 21: Genetics and the Media
Lecture 22: How to Stay Young
Lecture 23: Cures for the Common Cold
Lecture 24: The Media’s Role in Improving Health
“Medical Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths: What We Think We Know May Be Hurting Us,” is the next course with the overview and lecturer credentials.
Overview
True or false: Eight glasses of water a day are mandatory for staying hydrated. Vitamin C protects you from catching a cold. Natural foods are always better for you. What do these nuggets of so-called medical wisdom have in common? They’re not true. They’re myths, half-truths, and misconceptions – pieces of information so familiar we take them for granted without truly considering the scientific truth behind them. In today’s information age, such medical myths are all around us. And using them to make decisions about your own health can be harmful. Even deadly. That’s why it’s critical to understand the accuracy of medical information and discover the truth about everyday health and well-being. That’s the core of this important series of 24 eye-opening lectures from an acclaimed neurologist, educator, and science broadcaster. Dr. Novella will give you evidence-based guidelines for good health, enhance your ability to be better informed about common medical myths, and strengthen your skills at assessing medical information and advice. An essential aid for any home, the lecture series is divided into three sections that focus on specific aspects of health. “You Are What You Eat and Drink”: Get pointed looks at proper hydration, the routine use of multivitamins, natural foods and probiotics, antioxidants, and more. “Fighting Diseases”: Sort out truth from fiction regarding vaccines, the supposed link between vaccination and autism, chronic diseases, and other subjects. “Exploring the Alternatives”: Investigate the claims behind herbal medicines, homeopathy, acupuncture, and other alternatives that aren’t as worthwhile as they claim to be.
Lecturer
Dr. Steven Novella is Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Yale School of Medicine. He earned his M.D. from Georgetown University and completed his residency training in neurology at Yale University. Dr. Novella is active in both clinical research and in medical education at every level, including patients, the public, medical students, and health professionals. An expert in neuroscience, Dr. Novella focuses his practice on neuromuscular disorders. His personal blog, NeuroLogica Blog, is considered one of the top neuroscience blogs and covers issues in neuroscience as well as the intersection of science with the media and society. Dr. Novella is also the founder and senior editor of Science-Based Medicine, a medical blog dedicated to promoting the highest standards of basic and clinical science in medical practice. Dr. Novella is president and cofounder of the New England Skeptical Society, a nonprofit educational organization designed to further public understanding of science. As the host and producer of the organization’s award-winning science show, The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe, Dr. Novella explores the latest scientific discoveries, the presentation of science in the mainstream media, and public understanding and attitudes toward science.
Lectures
Disc 1
Lecture 1: Medical Knowledge versus Misinformation
Lecture 2: Myths about Water and Hydration
Lecture 3: Vitamin and Nutrition Myths
Lecture 4: Dieting – Separating Myths from Facts
Lecture 5: The Fallacy That Natural Is Always Better
Lecture 6: Probiotics and Our Bacterial Friends
Disc 2
Lecture 7: Sugar and Hyperactivity
Lecture 8: Antioxidants – Hype versus Reality
Lecture 9: The Common Cold
Lecture 10: Vaccination Benefits – How Well Vaccines Work
Lecture 11: Vaccination Risks – Real and Imagined
Lecture 12: Antibiotics, Germs and Hygiene
Disc 3
Lecture 13: Vague Symtoms and Furzzy Diagnoses
Lecture 14: Herbalism and Herbal Medicines
Lecture 15: Homeopaty – One Giant Myth
Lecture 16: Facts about Toxins and Myths about Detox
Lecture 17: Myths about Acupuncture’s past and Benefits
Lecture 18: Myths about Magnets, Microwaves, Cell Phones
Disc 4
Lecture 19: All about Hypnosis
Lecture 20: Myths about Coma and Consciousness
Lecture 21: What Placebos Can and Cannot Do
Lecture 22: Myths about Pregnancy
Lecture 23: Medical Myths from around the World
Lecture 24: Roundup – decluttering Our Mental Closet
The next set of lectures is on “Stress and Your Body” and the overview and lecturer info again comes from the great courses’ website.
Overview
You’re not alone. Stress is an inherent aspect of life that can have tremendous negative effects on your mental and physical health. This makes coping with stress a critical part of how well we live.
Once you understand the inner workings of your stress response system, you’ll possess powerful knowledge that will help you understand and better deal with this common aspect of your busy life. Now, from one of the world’s foremost researchers on stress and neurobiology, comes a fascinating series of 24 lectures that guide you through the psychological and psychosocial stress that is a central part of everyday life in Western society.
You’ll learn how the stress-response system is actually a natural survival system-giving, for example, a zebra the best chance to escape from a pursuing lion – that can change from a safety mechanism into a real problem for our physical and mental well-being. You’ll see it coming into play against situations it wasn’t designed to combat, such as traffic, troublesome thoughts and memories, and concerns over the economy, environment, and international events. And you’ll gain valuable insights into how and why stress can affect every part of your body-including your cardiovascular, digestive, and immune systems – and learn about its relationship to important disorders and behaviors, like depression, anxiety, and even addiction.
Lecturer
Dr. Robert Sapolsky is John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor of Biological Sciences at Stanford University and Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery in Stanford’s School of Medicine. Professor Sapolsky earned his A.B. summa cum laude in Biological Anthropology from Harvard University and his Ph.D. in Neuroendocrinology from The Rockefeller University in New York. He is also a research associate at the Institute of Primate Research operated by the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi. Dr. Sapolsky is a recipient of a MacArthur genius fellowship. His teaching awards include Stanford University’s Bing Award for Teaching Excellence and an award for outstanding teaching from the Associated Students of Stanford University. Professor Sapolsky is the author of several books, including Stress, the Aging Brain and the Mechanisms of Neuron Death (MIT Press, 1992); The Trouble with Testosterone (Macmillan Library Reference, 1997); and Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers: A Guide to Stress-Related Diseases and Coping (W.H. Freeman, 1995), which was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Award. He also regularly contributes to magazines and journals such as Discover, Science, Scientific American, Harper’s, and The New Yorker.
Lectures
Disc 1
Lecture 1: Why Don’t Zebras Ge Ulcers? Why Do We?
Lecture 2: The Nuts and Bolts of the Stress-Response
Lecture 3: Stress and Your Heart
Lecture 4: Stress, Metabolism and Liquidating Your Assets
Lecture 5: Stress, Overeating, and Your Digestive Tract
Lecture 6: Stress and Growth-Echoes from the Womb
Disc 2
Lecture 7: Stress, Growth, and Child Development
Lecture 8: Stress and Female Reproduction
Lecture 9: Stress and Male Reproduction
Lecture 10: Stress and Your Immune System
Lecture 11: Stress and Cancer
Lecture 12: Stress and Pain
Disc 3
Lecture 13: Stress, Learning, and Memory
Lecture 14: Stress, Judgement, and Impulse Control
Lecture 15: Stress, Sleep, and Lack of Sleep
Lecture 16: Stress and Aging
Lecture 17: Understanding Psychological Stress
Lecture 18: Psychological Modulators of Stress
Disc 4
Lecture 19: Stress and the Biology of Depression
Lecture 20: Stress and the Psychology of Depression
Lecture 21: Anxiety, Hostility, repression, and Reward
Lecture 22: Stress, Health, and Low Social Status
Lecture 23: Stress Management – Clues to Success?
Lecture 24: Stress Management – Approaches and Cautions
The second to last course we will cover in this blog is “Understanding the Human Body: An Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology” and unlike the courses above which are each 30 minutes long, each of these lectures is about 45 minutes long and are of the first edition, the lectures on the site are second edition lectures. As usual the overview and lecturer’s credentials are taken from the great courses site as well as the lecture titles for the second edition.
Overview
You live with it 24 hours a day. But how well do you really know it? These 32 lectures are your owner’s manual to a remarkably complex, resilient, and endlessly fascinating structure: the human body. Surgeon and professor of medicine Dr. Anthony Goodman takes you step by step through the major systems of the body, explaining exactly how things work and why they sometimes don’t. Unlike a typical anatomy lab in medical school, these lectures introduce anatomy by systems. Dr. Goodman correlates the findings in anatomy with the functioning of the normal human body, its physiology. Each lecture concentrates on a particular organ or organ system; for example, the heart. The following lecture then examines the physiology of the system, looking, for example, at a normally functioning heart. Finally, to make the connections even more meaningful, Dr. Goodman discusses the more common clinical problems that occur when something goes wrong, known as the pathology of the organ or system; for example, a heart attack. The systems you’ll learn about include the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, digestive, urinary, reproductive, reproductive, and immune systems. You’ll also get a fascinating lecture on the biology of human cancer. Dr. Goodman’s teaching style is clear but comprehensive, objective but humane, learned but lighthearted.
Lecturer
Dr. Anthony A. Goodman is Adjunct Professor of Medicine at Montana State University and Affiliate Professor in the Department of Biological Structure at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He earned his B.A. from Harvard College and his M.D. from Cornell Medical College and trained as a surgical intern and resident at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. He completed his surgical training and served as chief resident at the Harvard Surgical Service of Boston City Hospital, the New England Deaconess Hospital, the Lahey Clinic, and Cambridge City Hospital. For 20 years, Dr. Goodman worked as a general surgeon in south Florida and served as Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine. In addition, he served as a surgeon with the U.S. Army Medical Corps and on the hospital ship for Project HOPE. He was also Visiting Professor of Surgery at the Christchurch, New Zealand, Clinical School of Medicine. Founder of the Broward Surgical Society, Dr. Goodman is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Surgery.
Lectures
Disc 1
Lecture 1: Cardiovascular System – Anatomy of the Heart
Lecture 2: Cardiovascular System – Physiology of the Heart
Lecture 3: Cardiovascular System – Anatomy of the Great Vessels
Lecture 4: Cardiovascular System – Anatomy of the Great Vessels
Disc 2
Lecture 5: Respiratory System – Anatomy of the Lungs
Lecture 6: Respiratory System – Physiology of the Lungs
Lecture 7: Nervous System – Anatomy of the Brain
Lecture 8: Nervous System – Physiology of the Brain
Disc 3
Lecture 9: Nervous System – Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
Lecture 10: Nervous System – Autonomic Nervous System and Crania
Lecture 11: Nervous System – The Eyes
Lecture 12: Nervous System – The Ears, hearing, and Equilibrium
Disc 4
Lecture 13: Nervous System – Memory
Lecture 14: Digestive System – Anatomy of the Mouth, Esophagus, and Stomach
Lecture 15: Digestive System – Physiology of the Mouth, Esophagus, and Stomach
Lecture 16: Digestive System – Anatomy of the Pancreas, Liver, and the Biliary tree
Disc 5
Lecture 17: Digestive System – Physiology of the Small Intestine, Colon, and Rectum
Lecture 18: Digestive System – Anatomy of the Small Intestine, Colon, and Rectum
Lecture 19: Digestive System – Physiology of the Small Intestine, Colon, and Rectum,
Lecture 20: Endocrine System – The Pituitary and Adrenal Glands
Disc 6
Lecture 21: Endocrine System – Pancreas
Lecture 22: Endocrine System – Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
Lecture 23: Urinary System – Anatomy of the Kidneys, Ureters, and Blader
Lecture 24: Urinary System – Physiology of the Kidneys, Ureters, and Blader
Disc 7
Lecture 25: Reproductive System – Male
Lecture 26: Reproductive System – Female
Lecture 27: Reproductive System – Physiology of Genetic Inheritance
Lecture 28: Musculoskeletal System – Physiology and Physics of the Muscles
Disc 8
Lecture 29: Musculoskeletal System – Anatomy of the Muscles
Lecture 30: Musculoskeletal System – Bones
Lecture 31: Immune System – Anatomy and Physiology
Lecture 32: The Biology of Human Cancer
The final course we will outline in this blog is entitled “What Science Knows about Cancer,” and as before the overview and lecturers’ credentials are from the great courses’ website
Overview
The landscape of cancer treatment and prevention is a vastly different place than it was even a decade ago. Thanks to a relatively new focus on molecular medicine, researchers are gaining a deeper understanding of the mechanisms involved in the disease, poising them on the brink of huge breakthroughs. What Science Knows about Cancer reports from the front lines of the war on cancer with a clear and scientifically precise – yet thoroughly accessible – guide to how the disease develops, thrives, and can potentially be conquered. An abundance of edifying charts, slides, and animations provide a rich visual reference for the information presented, while in-depth accounts of patient histories, clinical trials, and epidemiologic studies enrich your experience and aid comprehension. Taught by David Sadava, a laboratory researcher at the City of Hope Medical Center and an award-winning professor of biology at The Claremont Colleges, this fascinating 24-lecture course leaves no stone unturned in explaining the amazing ways cancer works to subvert the body, and how new therapies can reverse these insidious processes. Cancer isn’t necessarily something any of us likes to think about, but knowledge truly is power.
Lecturer
Dr. David Sadava is Adjunct Professor of Cancer Cell Biology at the City of Hope Medical Center in Duarte, CA, and the Pritzker Family Foundation Professor of Biology, Emeritus, at The Claremont Colleges. Professor Sadava graduated from Carleton University as the science medalist with a B.S. with first-class honors in biology and chemistry. A Woodrow Wilson Fellow, he earned a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of California, San Diego. Following postdoctoral research at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, he joined the faculty at Claremont, where he twice won the Huntoon Award for Superior Teaching and received numerous other faculty honors. He has been a visiting professor at the University of Colorado and at the California Institute of Technology. Professor Sadava has held numerous research grants and written more than 55 peer-reviewed scientific research papers, many with his undergraduate students as coauthors. His research concerns resistance to chemotherapy in human lung cancer, with a view to developing new, plant-based medicines to treat this disease. He is the author or coauthor of five books, including the recently published 10th edition of a leading biology textbook, Life: The Science of Biology, as well as a new biology textbook, Principles of Life.
Lectures
Disc 1
Lecture 1: Cancer Is and Ongoing Challenge
Lecture 2: Cancer is a Major Burden to Society
Lecture 3: Dicovering Causes of Cancer in Populations
Lecture 4: Some Causes of Cancer in Populations
Lecture 5: DNA Is the Key to Understanding CAncer
Lecture 6: How Does DNA Change to Initiate Cancer?
Disc 2
Lecture 7: How do we Know If Something Causes Cancer?
Lecture 8: How Do Normal Cells Function?
Lecture 9: What Is Different about Cancer Cells?
Lecture 10: How Do Tumors Grow?
Lecture 11: How Tumors Spread and Thrive
Lecture 12: What Are Tumor Viruses?
Disc 3
Lecture 13: How Do Tumor Viruses Cause Cancer?
Lecture 14: How Do Cancer-Causing Genes Work?
Lecture 15: Can Cancer Be Inherited?
Lecture 16: How Do Normal Genes Suppress Tumors?
Lecture 17: How Do Genetic Changes Result in Cancer?
Lecture 18: Treating Cancer with Surgery
Disc 4
Lecture 19: Treating Cancer with Radiation
Lecture 20: Treating Cancer with Drugs
Lecture 21: How Do Drugs Attack Cancer?
Lecture 22: Frontiers of Cancer Treatment
Lecture 23: Can Screening for Cancer Be Useful?
Lecture 24: Can Cancer Be Prevented?
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