Osteoporosis: New Treatments for Bone Loss

Information Television Network (ITN)

Osteoporosis eats away at bones, leaving them dangerously weak-and there is no specific age group, gender, or ethnicity that is immune from it. What causes such debilitating deterioration, and what can be done to resist it? This program describes the symptoms of osteoporosis while providing information on medications such as raloxifene, Fosamax, Actonel, and calcitonin. The importance of good nutrition and regular exercise as preventive measures is emphasized. (23 minutes)

Overcoming Mental Impairment

Animated Biomedical Production

This program provides useful guidelines and advice to caregivers assisting people with mental impairments. The two major classifications of impairment are closely examined: dementia, or degenerative diseases of the brain such as Alzheimer's, and mental disorders due to congenital conditions, such as Down syndrome. Techniques on how to communicate with and assist elderly people are demonstrated. Instructive interviews with spouses and caregivers of elderly patients and with parents of children with mental disabilities round out this program. (32 minutes)

Individual Differences: Gender, Training, and Physical Performance in Sport

ClickView Pty Limited

Why are some able to perform tremendous physical tasks, while others cannot? More specifically, why are males able to perform in ways females cannot? This program answers these questions and more by examining and calculating various indicators of physical fitness: percentage body fat, upper body size and strength, VO2 maximum, stroke volume, heart rate, cardiac output, hemoglobin and red blood cell count, and arteriovenous oxygen difference. An ideal anatomical and physiological learning resource for students and teachers of physical education. (27 minutes)

Caregivers

HBO

Approximately 70 percent of people with Alzheimer’s disease live at home and are cared for by family and friends—and the physical and emotional tolls on those caregivers can be extreme. Through five intimate portraits, this program illustrates the stages of Alzheimer’s while documenting the sacrifices and successes, frustrations and triumphs, of caregivers experiencing a loved one’s gradual descent into dementia. Issues such as denial and guilt are addressed, as are care-related changes in communication and intimacy. Caregiving tips, coping skills, and insights into the hidden rewards of Alzheimer’s care are interwoven throughout. A viewable/printable discussion guide is available online. An HBO Production. A part of the series The Alzheimer’s Project. (49 minutes)

Health and Safety Issues in ICT

ClickView Pty Limited

Information and Communication Technology is used so constantly for both work and play that it’s easy to forget about the dangers it can pose in the form of back pain, eye strain, or simply tripping over a tangle of cluttered cables. This program discusses health and safety issues pertaining to the use of ICT, covering topics such as ergonomics, the positioning of computer hardware, keyboarding and mousing, and problems that can arise from not stopping to take breaks. The video includes a range of exercises designed to prevent injury. A viewable/printable worksheet is available online. (19 minutes)

Osteoporosis

Ebix Inc.

Many older women and some older men suffer from osteoporosis, a condition in which bone mass loss is greater than normally occurs with aging. Osteoporotic bone is shaped like normal bone but calcium loss causes the inside to be more porous and spongy. Osteoporosis makes bones more likely to fracture during walking, coughing, or bathing. Doctors recommend mild exercise to strengthen bones, a balanced diet with foods high in calcium, and, in some cases, surgery or hormone replacement therapy.

Effects of Smoking

Ebix Inc.

Normal lungs are a healthy pink color; when they filter smoke they turn black, and the resulting tissue damage can lead to tumors and other serious lung disease. Smoking also affects the cardiovascular system, possibly leading to atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes. If you don't smoke, don't start. If you do smoke, it's never too late to quit.

Late-Life Depression

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

As many as one in five older Americans have late-life depression, which can lead to suicide. In this program from The Doctor Is In, three senior citizens describe how they have coped with this life-threatening illness. Medical commentary is provided by Charles Reynolds III, director of the Late-Life Depression Evaluation and Treatment Center at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; psychiatrist Thomas Oxman, of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center; and Lucille Karatzas, director of Elder Services at Seacoast Mental Health Center. The central message? Late-life depression is a treatable disease, not an inevitable part of aging. A Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Production. (28 minutes)

Myocardial Infarction: Disease and...Ease

White Fox

Striking without warning, myocardial infarctions-also known as heart attacks-kill millions globally every year. They require emergency medical care and yet, despite their severity, they can often be prevented if a few basic personal and medical safeguards are adopted. This program looks at the causes, symptoms, impact, and treatment of myocardial infarction with help from experts, case studies, and compelling visuals. Viewers learn about the factors that lead to heart attacks and the behavioral steps, such as better diet and exercise, that can reduce heart disease and avert heart failure. The importance of preventive screening tests is also discussed. Expert commentators include Dr. Eugene McFadden of Cork University Hospital, Ireland; Dr. Francesco Prati of San Giovanni Hospital, Italy; and Dr. Gijs van Soest of the Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam. Helpful 3D graphics reinforce core concepts. Contains surgical scenes of a graphic nature. (Portions with English subtitles, 25 minutes)

The Arthritis Pain Reliever

CDC and the Department of Health

Physical activity is a proven way to relieve the pain and disability associated with arthritis, but many people do not have the confidence or knowledge about how to exercise safely. This video will help people with arthritis learn more about the benefits of physical activity and the types and amounts of exercise helpful for people with arthritis. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). (5 minutes)

Caught in the Speed Trap: Information Age Overload

Filmoption International

In today's high-speed, high-tech business world, more and more people are reaching their breaking points, falling ill and even dying. Filmed in the U.S., Japan, Canada, and France, this cautionary program takes an unflinching look at techno-stress and its expression as mood disorders, heart attacks, strokes, and brain hemorrhages. Powerful insights are provided by a diverse group including a psychiatrist, a time management consultant, an entrepreneur, and the parents of a young woman who worked herself to death. By contrast, SAS Institute is profiled as a positive example of a business that is as compassionate as it is profitable. (43 minutes)

Inflammation: Second Opinion—Taking Charge of Your Health Care

John McLean Media

Research indicates that inflammation underscores a significant percentage of heart disease, and some professionals believe that it may be the source of many complications of aging. Our panelists explore the relationship between inflammation and disease, and what new treatments lie ahead. (26 minutes)

Meaningful Activities for People with Dementia

ClickView Pty Limited

Balancing practical know-how with medical theory, this program examines the needs of patients with dementia and explores a range of fulfilling activities that foster self-worth and belonging. After an insightful look at dementia and its symptoms, the video illustrates both one-on-one and group activities and identifies which recreational pursuits are best suited to a particular level of dementia. A well-equipped nursing home in Australia serves as a working model for developing activities programs, rounding out this excellent resource for aged care and dementia care training. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. A part of the series Aged Care. (30 minutes)

Dementia: Treatments and Potential Cures

Telepool

It can affect anyone, from night clerk to Nobel laureate. Physicians have identified more than 70 potential causes of irreversible mental deficiency, or dementia-which most often takes the form of Alzheimer's disease-and worldwide data indicate that its occurrence is on an upward trend. This program spotlights promising medical trials aimed at halting the mental and physiological tragedy of dementia. Linking the disease to organic neuronal damage, the film focuses on the development of medicines and vaccinations that could potentially cure it. Viewers are also introduced to therapeutic methods that make dementia less frightening and may help to relieve sufferers on the journey into a world devoid of memory.

The Science of Fasting

GAD

Surgery and pharmaceuticals are Western medicine’s default solution for almost any ailment. But a therapeutic alternative, one that has existed for centuries, is gaining attention among researchers and physicians. This program examines the growing interest in fasting as a treatment for cancer, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and other diseases. Journeying to the Goryaschinsk Spring sanatorium on the shores of Lake Baikal, in southern Siberia, the film shows how decades of secret clinical studies conducted by Soviet and post-Soviet doctors have led to new applications for fasting and caloric restriction—with astonishing results. Viewers also encounter dramatic case studies of liver damage reversal and arthritis mitigation at Germany’s Buchinger Clinic, as well as the findings of an innovative gerontologist at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Together, these stories suggest a paradigm shift in our understanding of healing and human physiology. (56 minutes)

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Real Hope for the Future

Information Television Network (ITN)

The pain from rheumatoid arthritis can be so severe that it can leave patients helpless and dependent on others if left untreated. This condition affects 2.1 million Americans, 1.5 million of whom are women, according to statistics from the Arthritis Foundation. Today’s advances in biological therapies are giving most patients living with rheumatoid arthritis real hope for the future. In fact, early, aggressive treatment may prevent further deterioration of an affected joint and possibly reverse the progression of the disease. As this program explains, biological therapies represent a new approach that is showing real success. (27 minutes)

Bone Metastasis in Cancer Patients

Information Television Network (ITN)

Patients with advanced cancer and multiple myeloma are at risk for a series of complications from their disease—including skeleton related events like fractures and other problems with their bones. The goal of this episode of Healthy Body, Healthy Mind is to educate people on what happens when disease spreads to the bone and also to offer help on how to manage these complications. (27 minutes)

Physical Therapy Assistant and Aide

Meridian Education

Of all the health care disciplines, physical therapy may require the widest range of talents and interests. This program profiles the jobs of physical therapy assistant and aide, detailing their responsibilities, essential skills, and differences. The video explores the duties the assistant and aide must perform—such as helping patients under the supervision of a physical therapist, performing treatments according to customized programs, observing and reporting patient behavior, and providing physical and emotional encouragement. The skill set outlined in the video includes an in-depth knowledge of human anatomy as well as the ability to work with ill and disabled people, collaborate with and serve under other health professionals, and maintain one’s own physical fitness, motivation, and organization. Educational requirements are also addressed—most importantly, graduating from an APTA-accredited program. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide containing additional material—including student activities, discussion questions, vocabulary terms, and fast facts—is available online. Correlates to national and state board certification standards. A Meridian Production. (23 minutes)

The Science of Staying Young: Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity

Ivanhoe Communications

New research about how our brains work, about the diseases associated with old age, and about nutrition is leading scientists to redefine what it means to grow old. This program examines this research, looking at a study of a new way to prevent the onset of age-related dementia, the effects of the hormone DHEA on aging, and at therapy aimed at helping Alzheimer’s patients re-activate their memories. (22 minutes)

History of Physical Therapy

Castalia Media

This program traces the theoretical foundations of physical therapy as a field. The video discusses the ways in which physical education, advances in medicine, the polio epidemic, and the World Wars influenced the growth of physical therapy. It also discusses applications of physical therapy.

Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Cardiac Anomalies: Assessment of the Newborn

Classroom Productions, Inc

Explaining how fetal circulation differs from adult circulation, this video lists three types of respiratory retractions, differentiates between transient tachypnea of the newborn and respiratory distress syndrome, and looks at classifications of cardiac defects, considering the eight most common cardiac anomolies.

Improving the Lives of Patients and Families with Alzheimer's

Information Television Network (ITN)

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can be terrifying, causing patients and their families to instantly imagine the harshest aspects of an inevitable decline. This program explores the lives of three people with Alzheimer’s to show that while the disease certainly poses a challenge, there are ways for both patients and caregivers to cope. Adele credits an aggressive treatment plan, along with her husband’s support, for keeping her dementia in the mild stage. Bernie and Evelyn, both in the moderate stage, still pursue hobbies and appreciate family relationships—though Bernie’s wife benefits from a support group when her patience wears thin. Stressing early detection, caregiver options, and having “as much grace and humor as possible,” the video holds out hope for AD patients and their families alike. (30 minutes)

Osteoarthritis

Information Television Network (ITN)

Dolores relies on synovial fluid injections and physical therapy to overcome the osteoarthritis that at one time put an end to her hiking. George, diagnosed with degenerative arthritis, opted for hip replacement surgery before returning to the ski slopes. A new set of knees was the answer for Del, after having suffered a series of sports injuries while in college. In this program, viewers are introduced to the risk factors, symptoms, and treatments of osteoarthritis, with a special look at how the disorder affects people with an active lifestyle. Commentary from medical experts rounds out this video about the number one disabling disease for people over the age of 40. (26 minutes)

Diagnosing Heart Disease With A Breathalyzer

Inside Science

Pulmonary specialists are working with NASA engineers to see what your "breath print" says about your overall health.

Caring for the Antepartum Patient: Obstetrical Nursing

Classroom Productions, Inc

This video discusses the terms viability, pre-term, post-term, and term as they relate to the fetus and looks at the expectant mother's physiology throughout the pregnancy and the changing nutritional needs of the mother. It shows how to record a mother's obstetrical history using the GTPAL system, demonstrates physical assessment of the mother, and explains what screening tests are performed.

More Than Words: Successful Ways to Care and Communicate with Persons Who Have Dementia

Terra Nova Films

This DVD demonstrates (through real interactions) how person-centered care and knowledge of the resident can reduce dementia-related episodes, such as, sundowning, aggressive-protective reactions when bathing, and wanting to leave. As it pinpoints the crucial role of the CNA as caregiver and friend, it also shows the importance of creating a true 'relationship' with persons with dementia, communicating directly, accepting their reality and personal preference, and boosting self-esteem by encouraging use of remaining abilities. (25 minutes)

Person-Centered Dementia Care: Stories and Examples

Terra Nova Films

Through hands-on stories and examples, this program shows the positive impact of person-centered care. When caregivers meet persons with dementia 'where they are' and find creative and engaging ways to connect with each individual, based on their needs and preferences, life is better for both residents and staff. The program includes the case study of Elaine, a resident who attempts to leave the facility and go home. By pinpointing the importance of knowing the resident, it shows how her 'exit-seeking' behavior is addressed and managed in the context of who she is and what she needs at that particular time. The program also shows how to make life richer for the residents who have dementia by personalizing their dining experience, encouraging use of remaining abilities, and engaging them in creative activities. (31 minutes)

Impact of Exercise on Aging

NewsHour Productions

Scientists have coined a new term, geroscience, to describe research that aims to slow down aging and delay the onset of age-related diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. In this program, PBS NewsHour reports on studies of the underlying genetic causes of aging and effects of exercise. Original broadcast date: March 31, 2008

Breaking Barriers: Chronic Pain—The Healing Arts

BBC Worldwide Learning

An 86-year-old woman with osteoarthritis; a young man with severe back pain brought on by heavy lifting; a middle-aged woman with rheumatoid arthritis and a car-crash injury worsened by a sexual attack—all three are featured in this film’s alternative medicine case studies. Shot at Boston’s Lemuel Shattuck Hospital when a pilot program focusing on chronic pain was in full swing, the documentary follows health care professionals using conventional and alternative medicine to combat patient stress and suffering. Ted Kaptchuk, director of the Pain and Stress Relief Clinic at LSH during that time, describes the many non-Western methods used in attempts to reduce pain and distress. Meditation, acupuncture, Ayurvedic treatments, and support groups are some of the strategies presented. A BBC Production. A part of the series The Healing Arts. (50 minutes)

The Heart in Detail — A Lecture

PESI, Inc

This video seminar reviews the electrical and mechanical functions of the heart, discussing wave forms, heart rate, and normal and abnormal heart sounds. Considering nursing care of patients with cardiac problems, the video looks at coronary artery perfusion, acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, valvular heart disease, pericarditis, and cardiomyopathies.

Nutritional and Integrative Interventions for Mental Health Disorders — A Lecture

PESI, Inc

This video seminar discusses how food, sleep, exercise, and stress affect mental function. It considers underlying factors of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD; discusses how fats, protein, carbohydrates, and minerals affect mental health; and teaches how to recognize when the problems are caused by other issues. Presenter Dr. Leslie Korn examines non-pharmaceutical interventions and integrative interventions for mental health issues.

Manual Therapy, Exercise and Taping Techniques for the Hands-On Management of Complex Knee Injuries — A Lecture

PESI, Inc

This video seminar featuring doctor of physical therapy Ryan August teaches strategies for selecting the appropriate exercise at the appropriate stage of healing for a patient following an ACL reconstruction. It looks at evidence regarding stress placed on the ACL with specific exercises, healing times, and the implications of graft selection. Dr. August discusses recent biomechanical and pathophysiological theories and presents treatment approaches for sufferers of knee pain and patellar tendinopathies. It considers advances in meniscal and cartilage care, as well as the long-term potential progressions to OA and post-operative care for the total knee replacement patient. The video offers strategies for helping patients return to activities and sports, while limiting injuries and getting re-injured. Breaks are built into the video lecture for viewers to watch and practice manual techniques, exercises, and taping selections for the patients with knee pathologies.

Cardiac Disease: Rehab Goals to Prevent Future Complications — A Lecture

PESI, Inc

Discussing the different kinds of acute cardiac disease diagnoses, this video seminar looks at cardiac rehab referrals, lifestyle challenges for patients, the phases of cardiac rehabilitation, and ways to effect change in the patient's behaviors. It also considers how to prepare for unexpected events, issues of insurance and reimbursement, and the use of technology in the cardiac unit.

Infection Control Challenges: Real Risks for Patients and Staff — A Lecture

PESI, Inc

In this video seminar, epidemiologist William Inman, who works with the CDC on disease outbreaks, teaches essential strategies to protect patients and staff from resistant microorganisms, reemerging vaccine-preventable diseases, and new infectious disease threats. He discusses proper aseptic technique, types of infections, immunization guidelines, the recurrence of such diseases as pertussis and measles, protection against multi-drug resistant organisms. The video also looks at influenza, emerging infectious diseases, hepatitis, and tuberculosis.

Mastering Lab Interpretation and the Implications for Patient Care — A Lecture With Sean Smith

PESI, Inc

In this video seminar, Sean Smith demystifies both the common and less frequently seen lab values. Utilizing a case-based approach, he explores a large variety of labs, why they are ordered, and what the results reveal about the patients. Among the tests covered are the BMP, glucose, acid-base, renal function, electrolytes, the comprehensive metabolic profile, CBC, tests for renal failure, cardiac labs, tests for coagulation, urinalysis, blood gases, labs for sepsis, lumbar punctures, thyroid function tests, and tests for hyperglycemic states.

Play Therapy: Proven Treatment Strategies for Trauma, Anxiety, OCD and More! — A Lecture

PESI, Inc

This video seminar presents a tool box filled with ready to use play therapy techniques for working with children and clients of all ages. It teaches approaches for different presenting problems such as anger, ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, abuse, and fears, examining such techniques and media as Sand Tray therapy, coloring, puppets, dance/movement, “I Spy”, and Gift Boxes. It also considers play therapy with families.

Practical Approach to the Physical Assessment: The Clinician's Roadmap — A Lecture

PESI, Inc

This video seminar reviews interviewing and examination techniques and teaches fun mnemonics to aid in the recall of many clinical conditions. It discusses history-taking and documentation; shows techniques for performing a physical exam, including inspection, palpation, auscultation, and percussion; and teaches creitical thinking skills. The video consider examination of the integumentary system, thorax and lungs, cardiac and vascular system, the abdomen, musculoskeletal system, and nervous system.

Why Did I Go Mad?

BBC Worldwide Learning

When seven-year-old Rachel looked into the mirror one morning, she saw a nightmarish creature looking back at her. Without warning, teenager Jacqui heard voices telling her what to do. Oxford scholar David walked into his lab one afternoon and saw hideous rat-like creatures running around. Like millions of others, they had all developed psychosis. But why? For hundreds of years, psychiatry has treated voices and hallucinations as an enemy. But now, new insights are leading to a radical rethink on how psychosis should be treated. Horizon joins Rachel, David and Jacqui to explore the impact of social, genetic and environmental influences on this most notorious mental illness.

Alprazolam

The Wellness Network

Learn how Alprazolam works to help calm your body if you suffer from anxiety or panic disorders. Also, learn the possible side effects to be aware of and how to properly use and store this medication.

Ambien

The Wellness Network

Learn how Ambien works to calm the signals that are firing in your brain to help you sleep, the possible side effects to be aware of, and how to properly use and store this medication.

Aspirin Effects During a Heart Attack

The Wellness Network

People who believe they are experiencing a heart attack should chew 1 uncoated, 325 milligram aspirin after calling 911.

Cardiovascular Training

The Wellness Network

Understand the benefits cardiovascular training has on your body, and learn ways to include it in your exercise plan.

Common Breastfeeding Positions

The Wellness Network

Watch demonstrations of the three most common ways to hold your breastfeeding baby.

Common Colorectal Screening Tests

The Wellness Network

Learn about several common screening tests your doctor may recommend to check for colorectal cancer. These tests may include a flexible sigmoidoscopy, a double-contrast barium enema, or a CT colonography.

Creating an Exercise Routine when You Have Diabetes

The Wellness Network

Watch this clip for tips and ideas for starting and sticking to a safe and regular exercise routine.

Creating Your Diabetes Support Network

The Wellness Network

Learn where to find support to help you through the day-to-day challenges of managing your diabetes.

Depakote

The Wellness Network

Learn how Depakote works to help with bipolar disorder, seizures, or migraines by calming signals that fire in the brain. Also, learn possible side effects and how to properly use and store this medication.

Depression: More than Sadness

The Wellness Network

Millions of Americans who experience depression are getting the treatment they need. Find out what causes depression and what options are available for you to successfully take control of your life.

Diabetes: Skin and Foot Care Exams

The Wellness Network

Understand the importance of professional skin and feet exams and the need to prevent injuries between healthcare visits.

Diabetes and Exercise Safety Tips

The Wellness Network

Learn how to make sure that your exercise goals, routine, and intensity levels are safe.

Enoxaparin

The Wellness Network

Understand that Enoxaparin is an injectable medication that works to break up clots resulting from DVT and keeps the blood thin. Also, learn how to properly use and store this medication as well as possible side effects to be aware of.

Fall Prevention in Your Hospital Room

The Wellness Network

Learn how to prevent falls while you receive care in the hospital.

How to Check Your Blood Glucose When You Have Gestational Diabetes

The Wellness Network

Watch this demonstration of how to test your blood glucose levels at home.

Humulin U-500 Insulin

The Wellness Network

Understand how Humulin U-500 Insulin works to help control your blood glucose levels. Also, know the possible side effects and how to properly use and store this medication.

Treating Coronary Artery Disease

The Wellness Network

Learn about the various methods and medications commonly used to treat coronary artery disease.

Treating Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Glucose) When You Have Diabetes

The Wellness Network

Learn what to do when you experience the symptoms of hypoglycemia.

What Is a Colonoscopy?

The Wellness Network

Learn what a colonoscopy is, why it's important, and abnormalities it can detect.

What Is a Colostomy?

The Wellness Network

Learn what a colostomy is, why you may have one, and how the waste from what you eat will now come out of your body through the stoma.

What Is a TIA?

The Wellness Network

Learn what a TIA is, how it is a serious warning sign for a stroke, and the importance of calling 911 if someone is showing the signs of having a TIA.

What Is Coronary Angioplasty?

The Wellness Network

Watch how arteries in your heart become too narrowed and blocked and how this procedure can restore blood flow.

What Is Hip Replacement?

The Wellness Network

Watch how hip replacement surgery is used to relieve pain and restore normal function within the damaged hip joint.

What Is Knee Replacement?

The Wellness Network

Watch how knee replacement surgery is used to relieve pain and restore normal function within the damaged knee joint.

What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

The Wellness Network

See how rheumatoid arthritis affects a healthy joint and what puts you at risk for developing this painful condition.

What to Expect at the Hospital, During and After a Heart Attack

The Wellness Network

Know the common emergency tests and treatments conducted on patients arriving at the hospital with heart attack symptoms.

Adult Immunizations: An Overview

The Wellness Network

Understand that there are disease-causing germs all around us, but you can be protected from many of them by being vaccinated. Also, learn how a vaccine works in the body and recognize the importance of staying up to date with all of your vaccines.

Adult Immunizations: Shingles

The Wellness Network

Learn the cause of shingles and how it affects the body. Understand who should and should not receive this vaccine, its effectiveness, and that the best way to prevent shingles is to be vaccinated.

The Benefits of Advanced Carbohydrate Counting

The Wellness Network

Understand how advanced carbohydrate counting can help you manage your diabetes by balancing what you eat with the Insulin you take.

Asthma Management: The Pollen Allergen

The Wellness Network

Watch this clip to learn how you can help manage your asthma when you are outdoors and when the pollen count is high.

Diabetes and Emotions: Recognizing Stress

The Wellness Network

Learn the common symptoms of stress and the importance of learning how to manage it.

Diabetes Management: Include All Types of Exercise

The Wellness Network

Learn several strategies you can use to increase your level of activity, and discover which types of exercise are most enjoyable for you.

Diabetes Management: Your Emergency Supply Kit

The Wellness Network

Learn which diabetes management supplies, medications, and documents you should keep on hand in case you need to use them in an emergency.

Diabetes Medications: Bromocriptine, Juvisync, Colesevelam

The Wellness Network

Learn how these medications work to help manage your blood glucose level and your cholesterol.

Diabetes Medications: Understanding Insulin

The Wellness Network

Watch this video to learn how the medication Insulin helps manage diabetes.

Diabetes Medications: Using Insulin Safely

The Wellness Network

Understand how to use and store your Insulin properly.

Exercise: Your Return on Investment

The Wellness Network

Watch this clip to understand the benefits exercise provides for your body, mind, and overall health.

Gestational Diabetes: After Your Baby Is Born

The Wellness Network

Watch this video to learn the possible complications and risks to both you and your baby after delivery and tips to help lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the future.

Heart Failure: Making Lifestyle Changes

The Wellness Network

Watch how making a few healthy adjustments in your everyday routine can reduce your symptoms of heart failure.

Heart Failure Medications: Digitalis

The Wellness Network

Learn how the medication Digitalis improves the pumping action of your heart.

Heart Surgery: Preparing for Your Surgery

The Wellness Network

Learn what you need to do in preparation for your heart surgery.

Joint Replacement Recovery: Activity Guidelines

The Wellness Network

Watch how sticking to your activity guidelines, gradually increasing your level of activity, and going to physical therapy will help you reach your joint replacement recovery goals.

Newborn Care: Common Health Concerns

The Wellness Network

Learn common symptoms of illness and when to call your baby’s healthcare provider. The PKU test, jaundice, and the correct use of thermometers are explained.

Working Together as a Family

The Wellness Network

Learn how roles change when a new member of the family comes home and how everyone can support Mom and bond with the newborn.

Postpartum Care: Your Follow-Up Appointment

The Wellness Network

Watch this video to learn what your provider will check and discuss with you during your first healthcare visit, which should occur about six weeks after delivery.

Premature Newborn Care: Stress Cues

The Wellness Network

Understand the signs that signal that your baby is experiencing stress.

Stroke: Getting Help

The Wellness Network

Watch this video to see why it is important to call 911 if you or someone else shows signs of having a stroke.

Stroke: Common Effects of Right Brain Injury

The Wellness Network

Learn the damaging effects caused by a stroke in the right side of the brain and how working with your healthcare team can help you recover.

Stroke: Emotions and Support

The Wellness Network

Learn common strategies that can help patients and caregivers deal with the feelings and frustrations often experienced with stroke.

Treating Arthritis

The Wellness Network

Learn several medication and non-medication treatment options often recommended to patients suffering from arthritis.

Women and Heart Disease: Cholesterol and Blood Pressure

The Wellness Network

Learn the importance of knowing your cholesterol and blood pressure levels and the healthy lifestyle behaviors you can make to reduce these risks.

Women and Heart Disease: Stress

The Wellness Network

Learning how managing your stress level through healthy lifestyle changes can reduce your heart disease risk.

Down-There Care: Recovery from Delivery—Part 1

The Wellness Network

Part 1 teaches Mom how to care for herself after vaginal birth. Topics addressed include episiotomy, hemorrhoids, lochia, Sitz Baths, and more. Part 1 concentrates on what to expect and how Mom can take care of herself.

Healthy Living After a Heart Attack: Part 2

The Wellness Network

Recognizing the signs of a heart attack can mean the difference between life and death. In Part 2, find out what patients need to know and what they need to do if they think they are having a heart attack.

Heart Disease: Women at Risk—Part 1

The Wellness Network

This program explores the role hormone replacement therapy plays in heart disease and discusses ways to treat and manage cardiovascular illness. Featured physicians include JoAnn Manson from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Richard Stein from Beth Israel Hospital in New York City, and Jennifer Mieres from North Shore University Hospital in New York City.

Irregular Heartbeats: Restoring the Rhythm—Part 4

The Wellness Network

Patients with heart palpitations should see their doctor and find out what the cause is. In Part 4, learn what risk factors may indicate a serious problem.

Living with Cancer: Part 1

The Wellness Network

It's always bad news to hear a doctor say "You have cancer," but cancer today is not what it was decades ago. Cancer is something that patients can live with for many years, like high blood pressure or diabetes. In this program, you'll meet patients who are fighting the good fight; you'll hear what their secrets are to staying strong, happy, and relatively healthy.

Living with Heart Disease: Part 4

The Wellness Network

Finding support from others who have the same experience with heart disease is a big part of cardiac rehabilitation. In Part 4, discover that cardiac rehabilitation helps with recovery.

Preventing Colon Cancer: Part 1

The Wellness Network

Part 1 looks at the substantial number of lives that can be saved through simple screening and cancer awareness. The program features interviews from expert physicians from Memorial Sloan-Kettering, the University of San Francisco, and the Jay Monahan Gastroenterological Center at the Weill Medical College. Learn more about how to prevent colon cancer and what you can do if you are diagnosed with it.

Preventing Colon Cancer: Part 3

The Wellness Network

When a person is diagnosed with colon cancer there are still treatment options available, depending on the individual situation. In Part 3, find out what treatments are available.

Stroke Care: Every Minute Counts—Part 3

The Wellness Network

Often after a stroke people are debilitated. Part 3 provides some practical tips on how to help stroke survivors.

Stroke Recovery: Part 2—Navigating Physical and Occupational Therapy

The Wellness Network

Stroke survivors, caregivers, and neurologists explain physical and occupational therapy and the important roles both play in recovery from stroke.