Healthcare Triage
Do Processed Foods Lead to Depression?
Healthcare Triage is no stranger to dissecting studies about processed foods, but we were recently alerted to a study linking them to depression, and since we haven’t dissected that yet, that’s the topic of this week’s Healthcare Triage.
Healthcare Triage
Do Oreos Lower Cholesterol? No.
According to a recent study, “Oreo Cookie Treatment” is better at lowering LDL cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol) than high-intensity therapy with cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins. ARE OREOS A HEALTH FOOD NOW?!
Healthcare Triage
Does Intermittent Fasting Increase Heart Attack Risk 91%?
Sigh. Nutrition research is often bad, and how we talk about it is even worse. If you believe the hype from the past several years, intermittent fasting doesn’t only help you lose weight, it may go so far as to prolong your life. So what...
Healthcare Triage
What Kind of Exercise Is Best for Depression?
We already know exercise is good for us, including our mental health, but we still have some questions. Like, what kind of exercise is best? And at what intensity?
Curated Video
5 Supplements That Might Not Be Worth the Hype
Dietary supplements have become a staple of the American diet, with half of all American adults taking a multivitamin or other dietary supplement regularly. But how much of the supplements craze is backed by research? With a panel of...
Curated Video
Why A.I. Won’t Replace Doctors
Some studies have found that supercomputers can diagnose illnesses more accurately than human doctors - from heart disease to cancer to asthma to early detection of sepsis (infection spreading through the blood). The use of AI is...
Curated Video
Can Psilocybin or MDMA Treat Depression and Anxiety?
There's even a study using psilocybin (from mushrooms) to help doctors and nurses suffering from burnout! So why the excitement, and what's the downside? We’ll break it down, recap highs and lows from key studies, explain how these drugs...
Curated Video
What Kind of Therapy Is Right For You?
The pandemic has more people depressed and anxious than ever. But spilling your problems to a stranger can be scary. How do you know if you should go and seek therapy? What do you need to know, and what’s the evidence for whether it will...
Curated Video
Do You Lie To Your Doctor?
Alok and Sheena take to the streets to ask people why they lie to their doctor. What are they really afraid of? We’ll reveal the most common lies and why they’re so dangerous. Our goal: to help you have a more candid and healthy...
Curated Video
Can Virtual Reality Be Used For Teaching?
Will digital avatars create more engaging classrooms, or will they just fake engagement? Can we tweak digital AI interfaces to deliver more satisfying customer experiences? In this episode, Prof. Pat Healy explains some of the subtleties...
Curated Video
The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Interview: Hortensio, Gremio, Lucentio, and Tranio
This video examines Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," highlighting the strategies and motivations behind the characters' plans to court Bianca, despite her father's restrictions. Viewers will gain insights into...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Robert Waldinger, MD - The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness
Robert Waldinger is a psychiatrist and professor at Harvard Medical School who oversees the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest study of adult life ever conducted. Initiated in 1938 with 724 young men from diverse...
Curated Video
One Thought or Two?
Mr. Griot teaches the elements of a simple sentence. He also explains the process of joining simple sentences with a coordinating conjunction to create a compound sentence.
Curated Video
Exploring the Science of Sleep: Inside the Surrey Sleep Research Center
The Sleep Research Center at the University of Surrey conducts cutting-edge studies on sleep patterns, exploring the genetic and environmental factors influencing our natural sleep tendencies. Through state-of-the-art monitoring...
Wonderscape
Slithering Marvels: Unveiling the World of Snakes
Explore the fascinating world of snakes, from the giant Anaconda to the tiny Bramini blind snake. Learn about their diverse habitats, the fear of snakes (Ophidiophobia), and their ecological roles. Discover how some snakes can glide and...
Curated Video
Leadership Behaviors: Task and Relationship Focus
In the middle of the 20th Century, researchers turned their attention from how leaders are, to what to what they do. With a suitable behavioral theory of leadership, we can more easily train leaders. They found the key concepts are task...
Curated Video
Nairobi Animal Orphanage: Conservation, Care, and Research
The Nairobi Animal Orphanage is a facility in Kenya that is part of the Kenya Wildlife Service. They provide emergency care and rehabilitation for orphaned and injured animals, including cheetah cubs. The facility also plays a crucial...
Curated Video
New Generation Hepatitis Therapy: PEG Interferon A2 (Pegasus) Shows Superior Efficacy in Treating Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a widespread liver infection affecting billions of people worldwide. However, a new generation therapy called Pegasus, developed by Roche, has shown superior efficacy compared to conventional interferon. Pegasus provides...
Curated Video
Unlocking the Healing Secrets of Ginkgo Biloba: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science
Ginkgo biloba, a tree with ancient healing properties, has been used for centuries to improve circulation, cognitive function, and overall well-being. Modern studies suggest that Ginkgo may benefit conditions such as macular...
Curated Video
Brain-Boosting Superfoods: Enhance Your Memory and Health with These Smart Snacks
This video discusses the benefits of incorporating superfoods into your diet to boost brain power and overall health. It highlights the advantages of consuming oily fish like salmon for memory and motivation, strawberries for potential...
Curated Video
Healthy Fats: What to Include and Avoid in Your Diet
The video emphasizes the importance of consuming fats in moderation and highlights the benefits of healthy fats found in foods like nuts, avocado, and olive oil for heart health and disease prevention. It also warns against the dangers...
Curated Video
Best Time To Send An Email
Discover the optimal timing for sending emails in this insightful video. Learn how to maximize the impact of your email marketing efforts by understanding when your audience is most likely to engage. Unleash the potential of your email...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Superhuman Strength: Secrets of Muscle Variation
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses variability within the musculoskeletal system and how that might relate to athletic performance.