Recorded Lectures

A third of U.S. adults have prediabetes, a condition where there are early signs that diabetes is developing. The leading causes of prediabetes are excess weight, lack of physical activity, and a diet too high in simple carbohydrates (like starches and sugars). Prediabetes is most often reversible and should be a call to action for changes in lifestyle that can keep diabetes from developing. Learn specific strategies to help overcome the challenges we face in changing patterns of physical activity, diet, stress management, and sleep.

Japan is the most rapidly aging developed society in the world. Dr. Ikeno discusses how Japan is innovating ways to solve the unmet needs of an aging society. 

Chronic Kidney Disease affects an estimated 37 million people in the U.S. Drs. Stafford and Taiwo discuss lifestyle changes and medical treatments that can have a positive impact on the disease and those living with it.

Thyroid Eye Disease can be a distressing effect of hyperthyroidism that changes the way the eyes look and sometimes how they function. Fortunately there are newly developed treatments that have the potential to change the course of the disease. Dr. Kossler discusses the causes and treatments available for Thyroid Eye Disease.

Hear Clete A. Kushida, MD, PhD, on the prevalent issue of lack of sleep and its impact on society. Learn about types of sleep, changes in sleep patterns with age, and the key features, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the most common sleep problems. Dr. Kushida shares sleep tips that will help anyone who has occasional or persistent sleep problems.

Struggling with knee pain? Dr. Michael Fredericson shares the latest research on non-surgical approaches to treating knee pain. Learn about knee osteoarthritis, lifestyle medicine approaches to treatment, the role of natural supplements, and newer biologic injections being offered at Stanford.

Hip replacement surgery might be an option for you if your hip pain interferes with daily activities and nonsurgical treatments haven’t helped or are no longer effective. Learn when a hip replacement is indicated. Dr. Huddleston discusses surgical approach and strategies to reduce complications such as dislocation and infection. 

Heart failure is a chronic disease that needs lifelong management. Learn about risk factors and causes of different types of heart failure. Treatments -- such as medicines and lifestyle changes -- can help people who have the condition live longer and more active lives. Drs. Stafford and Teuteberg share how you can improve your quality of life while living with this condition.

Stanford Health Care Caregiver Center cofounders Amy Yotopoulos and Charisse Lee discuss:  ways to encourage and foster connection, recognize and focus on what can be controlled, learn and practice ways to cope, and available caregiving resources.