Lecture / Reading

It is not news that exercise reduces disease risk, and may add to one’s longevity by a decade or more. But "movement", which is less intense and performed regularly throughout the day and the lifespan, is correlated to potential longevity beyond that achieved by exercise. Lack of movement, on the other hand, creates a "super-relaxed state" of muscle that reduces the metabolic rate dramatically and creates profound negative implications for disease risk and mortality.

Last modified Fri, 4 Apr, 2014 at 22:00

An iconic American climber, Lynn Hill is acknowledged as one of the most accomplished rock climbers in the world.  Having learned to climb in southern California in 1975, Lynn was part of a cutting edge generation of free climbers known as the "Stone Masters."  Her most notable achievement came after retiring from the competition scene.

Lynn's first free ascent of the Nose on El Capitan in 1993, followed by her one-day free ascent of the Nose in 1994, remained unrepeated for over a decade and helped define the modern era of free climbing.

Last modified Mon, 31 Mar, 2014 at 20:00

Jennifer Pinto-Martin, HB ‘78, PhD, MPH is the Maclnnes Professor and Chair of the Biobehavioral Health Sciences Department at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and Perelman School of Medicine. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Public Health Initiatives, and is the Director for the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities.

Last modified Sun, 30 Mar, 2014 at 19:00

Presented by Stanford Hospital Health Library

Lymphedema is the swelling that occurs when a blockage in the lymphatic system prevents the lymph fluid in the arm or leg from draining adequately. As the fluid accumulates, the swelling continues. It frequently follows surgery for cancer and is an ongoing challenge for the patient. This talk by the Director of the Lymphedema Clinic focuses on the new and emerging treatments for this condition.

Last modified Fri, 28 Mar, 2014 at 18:00

Presented by Stanford Hospital Health Library

Cataract, a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision, is one of the most common disorders of the eye. Most cataracts are related to aging. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. This talk will focus on the diagnosis and treatment of cataracts including new surgical techniques for the condition.

Speaker: Artis Montague, MD PhD Clinical Associate Professor, Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine

Last modified Fri, 28 Mar, 2014 at 18:00

Presented by Stanford Stroke Center and Stanford Hospital Health Library

Understanding stroke is important to its prevention and rapid treatment. The Stanford Stroke Center has pioneered major advances in medical therapies for treating and preventing stroke, innovative neurosurgical techniques for stroke prevention and ground-breaking interventional neuroradiologic procedures. This talk will cover these topics and more.

Last modified Fri, 28 Mar, 2014 at 18:00

Presented by HICAP (Santa Clara County Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) and Stanford Hospital Health Library

As aging adults look to the future, questions regarding long term care abound. Long term care provides assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and eating. It is neither medical nor is it independent living. This talk will address long term care options, including the types of plans available, payment options, including the role insurance can play, home care and facility-based care. Nothing is being sold or referred.

Last modified Fri, 28 Mar, 2014 at 18:00

Presented by Stanford Hospital Health Library

While there is still no cure for schizophrenia, treatments have been developed that help reduce many symptoms of the disease. There are many medications now available to help treat schizophrenia. Perhaps most important is to address schizophrenia as soon as it is detected. Early treatment has been shown to be effective in limiting the development and severity of symptoms. This talk will focus on these early interventions and their outcomes.

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Presented by Stanford Hospital Health Library

Depression and anxiety are two of the most common psychiatric problems among older adults and frequently co-occur. Additionally they may be related to the cognitive functioning of an individual. This talk will cover the general traits of anxiety and depression, their relationship to cognition, and how they are treated in the older adult.

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Sadhguru is a realized yogi and mystic – a man whose passion spills into everything he encounters. With a keen mind, balanced by a heart that knows no boundary, his presence creates an extraordinary opportunity to break through limitations into one’s natural state of freedom, love and joy.

Last modified Thu, 27 Mar, 2014 at 17:00