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Wellbeing A-Z -Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men over the age of fifty, so why aren’t more men getting tested?
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Maximizing Mind and Body: The Benefits of Multitasking and Bikram Yoga
This video highlights the importance of multitasking for both physical and mental health. It discusses how combining exercise with brain puzzles can provide a comprehensive workout for the body and mind. Additionally, it introduces...
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Be a Lifesaver: The Power of Blood Donation
Become a hero in just 10 minutes by donating blood and potentially saving the lives of three people. As long as you meet the basic requirements, you can make a significant impact through this simple act of charity. Your donation will be...
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Revolutionizing Tissue Engineering: Using Microvascular Beds for Stem Cell Therapy
This video discusses the promising potential of stem cell medicine in treating various diseases but highlights a key challenge faced by scientists in creating extensive blood supply systems for engineered tissues.
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Wellbeing A-Z -Winter
It isn’t a fallacy - keeping warm in Winter really does help prevent colds and flu. Lymphocytes in the body fight infection and prefer a warm environment, so rugging up encourages blood flow, and in turn, the presence of lymphocytes to...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Why Drinking Water Is So Important
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses how the body regulates hydration levels, as well as what happens when the body becomes dehydrated.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Why Cocaine Is So Incredibly Dangerous
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the devastating toll cocaine consumption has on the body.
Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Phoronida: The Horseshoe Worms (And a Summary of Lophophorata)
Wrapping up Lophophorata, as well as Spiralia, we arrive at Phoronida, or the horseshoe worms. There are only about 20 species in this phylum, and they are quite fascinating. Let's check them out before moving on to Ecdysozoa!
Institute of Human Anatomy
Removing 80% of the Stomach
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the bariatric procedure known as the sleeve gastrectomy, as well as the relevant anatomy associated with it.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Let’s Look at a Real Placenta
In this video, Let’s Look at a Real Placenta
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Your Lungs "Change" With Exercise
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses how the lungs supply the oxygen necessary for exercise, some of the mechanics of breathing, the muscles involved, as well as if and how the lungs can adapt to exercise.
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Your Kidneys Filter GALLONS of Blood
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the significance of the kidneys. You will likely be surprised by the many functions these most valuable organs perform, such as balancing water and electrolytes,...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Can Exercise Prevent Heart Attacks?
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses what happens during a heart attack (myocardial infarction), the causes, and how they are treated. He also discusses some of the best ways to prevent and reduce a...
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Skin Color Works
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discuss the anatomy of skin pigmentation, and how it can vary across the body.
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Diet Affects Your Pee
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses how cranberries and foods such as asparagus affect urine. He also discusses what the various colors of urine mean in regards to health and how we produce urine.
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Dangerous Are Belly Flops?
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy, with the use of the cadavers, discusses what makes belly flops so dangerous.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Do You Really Need Them? Organs You Can Live Without
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses 5 organs/structures that human beings can live without.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Can YOU Build a Human With TWO Hearts??
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses what would need to happen in order for a human to have two working hearts.
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Grandma's Lil King by Sharika K. Forde
Grandma’s Lil' King is a sweet and inspiring story about the loving relationship between an African American grandmother and her grandson. The story provides young readers with a gentle introduction to African heritage and explains how...
Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Brachiopoda: The Lamp Shells
Continuing through Lophophorata, we arrive at Brachiopoda, the lamp shells. There aren't many of these left today, but they are fascinating tiny little sea creatures, so let's learn about them now!
Science ABC
If We Go To Sleep Hungry, Why Do We Wake Up Feeling Less Hungry?
When you wake up, you generally feel less hungry because the liver has maintained the blood glucose levels in your blood during your nap. Furthermore, there’s practically no physical activity during sleep, so your energy expenditure is...
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GCSE Biology - What Is Blood Made of? / What Does Blood Do? #25
Ever wondered what your blood is made of? Red blood cells, white blood, platelets and plasma! Learn what each of these components does and how we can replace it with artificial blood.