Aging
Stretching Found to Reduce Tumor Growth in Mice
NBC News Report Features Dr. Helene Langevin
In May 2018, researchers working on an study conducted at the Osher Center’s Connective Tissue Lab published “Stretching Reduces Tumor Growth in a Mouse Breast Cancer Model” in Scientific Reports. The principal investigator, Dr. Helene Langevin, has been featured in this NBC NECN report on the effects that stretching can have on tumors.
The “New Organ” in the News: Is It Real and What Does It Mean?
Helene Langevin Presents Grand Rounds (Harvard Osher Center)
Recent news has shown a buzzing wave of media activity surrounding the report of a “new organ” permeating the whole body that could be important for cancer spread. Dr. Langevin discussed these findings in the context of previous research on connective and interstitial tissues.
What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
Optimizing Wellbeing in Older Age
Craig Wingate of the Alzheimer’s Association provides clues to differentiate typical aging with Alzhemer’s. When we can make that distinction we can focus on being resilient and sustaining a sense of purpose and vitality, even while coping with stressful experiences.
Nature’s Impact on the Seriously Ill Patient
Rev. Denah Joseph, Chaplain and Associate Director UCSF Palliative Care Service, reflects on the positive effects of connecting the seriously ill patient with nature.
Biological Age and Health Outcomes
Lifang Hou, MD, PhD, MS – Chief, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention; Associate Professor, Department of Preventive Medicine; Director, Global Health Initiative, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center; Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Health Benefits of Staying Social: Connecting with Your Community
The complexities of aging and health can result in loneliness and social isolation. Dr. Carla Perissinotto, UCSF Division of Geriatrics, looks at the health effects of being lonely, who is at risk and what you can do. Then take a look at programs that provide services older adults and their caregivers.
Positive Psychological Functioning: An Enduring Asset for Healthy Aging
Integrative Medicine Research Seminar
Presenter: Laura D. Kubsanzky, PhD, MPH, Director, Society and Health Psychophysiology Laboratory, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Stretching, Connective Tissue, Fibrosis and Cancer
Integrative Medicine Research Seminar
Presenter: Helene Langevin, MD, Director, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Healthy Aging – Ways to Optimize Your Health
Nearly half the US populations turns to complementary, alternative and integrative practices to maintain or improve their health. Join Dr. Donald Abrams as he explores how integrative medicine can optimize health.