Course no. 1970. "Topic: better living. Subtopic: health & wellness"--Container. "36 lectures, 30 minutes per lecture"--Container. Taught by Professor Anthony A. Goodman, Montana State University.
Contents:
Disc 1. A personal path to lifelong health -- The cellular biology of aging -- The physiology of aging -- Myths of aging: magical times and places -- Myths of aging: magical substances -- Optimizing health: tests and procedures. Disc 2. Optimizing health: prevention -- How we look: surgery and skin-care -- The end of the journey: death and dying -- Health advances on the horizon -- Nutrition: choices for a healthy life -- The physiology of nutrition. Disc 3. The role of vitamins -- The role of supplements -- Whole foods for optimum health -- The good fats -- Sugar, salt, allergies, and additives -- The physiology of weight management. Disc 4. Healthful eating versus fad diets -- Movement and recreation: a.k.a. exercise -- The physiology of muscle -- Resistance training and weight training -- Aerobic and anaerobic exercise -- Exercise in dealing with injury and disease. Disc 5. Joy in movement: sports and exercise options -- Martial arts and yoga -- Mental health and stress reduction -- Brain physiology, Alzheimer's, and dementia -- Maintaining your mental edge -- Focus on women's health. Disc 6. Focus on menopause -- Focus on men's health -- Focus on children's and adolescents' health -- Healthy choices in your daily life -- Becoming an educated patient -- Here's to your healthy life.
Summary:
In this course, Dr. Anthony Goodman presents information on developing a personal path to lifelong health.
Series:
Great Courses, The Great courses (DVD) Better living
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