Human fingernails are actually flattened versions of claws. All primates, including ancient ancestors of humans, had claws that supported their broad fingertips. The broad fingertips helped primates maintain a strong grip around objects,...

Combat, cancer and accidents - all can cause devastating nerve injuries. Sometimes, the body heals on its own. ""Your peripheral nerves, the ones in the arms and the face, have an inherent ability to regenerate, but only under ideal...

I give advice on dancers struggling with injuries and how they can continue building their dance career while taking a break!

At a press conference in Leicester University, archaeologists have confirmed that the skeleton found under a Leicester parking lot is that of Richard III. Researchers were also able to provide details of how the last Plantagenet king...

Long toss for baseball players is a traditional method of building arm strength. But - do you need to do it? Is it required for all pitchers to throw their best and stay healthy? Sometimes, our routines and habits can be crutches...learn...

Acute Gastritis (Stomach Inflammation) | Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Acute gastritis is a condition involving inflammation of the gastric (stomach) mucosa. A wide variety of factors can cause acute...

This video highlights the difficulties that many athletes are confronted with when retired. Where can one learn new skills? How does one create a sustainable new life? <br/>
China's Forgotten Heroes part 6/10

This video shows the hardships of life for retired athletes in China as they try and learn new skills that they miss out on because of the intensity of sports schools. <br/>
China's Forgotten Heroes part 5/10

Pitching injuries are rampant. Arm pain is all too common. But, what should you do if the baseball player in your life has pain? Learn the do's and don'ts in this video.

Dan Ariely is the James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University and is the founder of The Center for Advanced Hindsight. Ariely's TED talks have been viewed over 10 million times. He is the author of...

In this week’s episode, we discover secrets in buried soils; we learn how elephant seals protect their organs when diving; we learn about Amulet -- the future in wearable technology; and, finally, we explore the fast-moving Thwaites...

According to a report published in BMJ Open in 2017, rubber bullets can cause serious injuries and even death.

Dangers Of Decelerating | Force & Motion | Physics | FuseSchool Have you ever noticed that in a crash, cars seem to compress? This is actually a safety design feature... In this video we will be learning about deceleration, the dangers...

KINE 3135: The Knee Joint (Part 2)

You guys and your Vitamin D. You ask me on HCT Live, you ask me on comments, you ask me on Twitter. I'm amazed at the persistence of this question, as study after study seems to show that Vitamin D isn't doing most of us much good at...

This video shows the reality of life for athletes in China who have retired and the struggle they face to create a new life with limited opportunities and resources. <br/>
China's Forgotten Heroes part 4/10

An inspiring grassroots sea turtle rescue program is the feature of our fourth and final episode from Ecuador. We meet Carry and Davo, a couple with huge hearts, dedicated to preserving Santa Marianita beach as a viable nesting habitat...

In this segment of On Location, Coyote falls head first off a CLIFF! Yes you read that correctly. This horrific cliff fall was the result of a missed jump while filming b-roll for an episode of Breaking Trail in Arizona. Talk about a...

When the bodies of nine hikers were finally found in Siberia in 1959, their gruesome injuries sparked many theories.

As a baseball player and especially as a pitcher, what should you be doing for arm care by age? Should 11 year old be doing the same arm strengthening exercises as older players? Learn how to approach it.

In this video, the speaker explores the anatomy of the knee joint and discusses the consequences of hyperextension, or going backwards, which can cause damage to the ligaments, tendons, and bones. He also explains the different grades of...

If you've seen Jaws, then you know the basics about the tragic descent of the USS Indianapolis. Considered one of the most grievous disasters in the history of the American Navy, it saw the sinking of a US heavy cruiser towards the end...

This video provides an overview of the body's defense mechanisms, specifically focusing on the first and second lines of defense, to protect against pathogens that enter through skin injuries. Investigating the Immune System part 3/9

MOT 1953:Trainer’s room, Jim Fridley treating his elbow with hot water, trainer massaging Bill Glynn / players and managers eating dinner in restaurant.