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Most Metabolism Boosters Are BS
Despite some bold claims, most supplements can’t really "boost" your metabolism, and the actual changes we can make to it are pretty limited.
SciShow
How 6 Rare Diseases Are Changing Everyday Medicine
Sometimes, studying uncommon maladies can reveal larger insights into how our bodies work!<br/>
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SciShow
The Real Reason It's So Hard to Lose Weight
You probably know that losing weight is really hard. But it may not be just because of your cheat day frequency; your body actually fights back to make losing weight harder.
Curated Video
How Much Sleep Do You Need When Taking Supplements?
Howcast - Learn how much sleep you should get when taking supplements from registered dietician Glen Tobias in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How Lack of Sleep Can Cause Weight Gain
Howcast - Learn how insomnia can cause weight gain from sleep specialist Priyanka Yadav, D.O. in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
6 Health Problems Caused by Lack of Sleep
Howcast - Learn about six health problems that can result from insomnia from sleep specialist Priyanka Yadav, D.O. in this Howcast video.
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...
Curated Video
Battling Weight Gain from Meds? Your Gut Microbiome Holds the Answer!
Join Dr. Tracey Marks as she delves into the intricate relationship between antipsychotic medications, the gut microbiome, and weight gain. Discover how these medications influence the balance of our gut bacteria and the cascading...
Curated Video
What Happens To Your Body When You Don't Sleep?
What happens to your body when you don’t sleep? Here are the take away points:
Poor sleep puts you at risk for weight gain, diabetes and worsening ADHD (especially in childr
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These negative health...
Poor sleep puts you at risk for weight gain, diabetes and worsening ADHD (especially in childr
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n).
These negative health...
Curated Video
The Science of Hunger
This video explores the complex biological processes that regulate hunger and appetite in our bodies. It discusses the role of various chemicals and hormones, such as ghrelin, leptin, and neuropeptides, in signaling hunger and fullness.
PBS
Pbs: Nova: Science Now: Obesity
A scientific inquiry into what causes obesity. Includes research surrounding a chemical in the brain proven to regulate body weight. [12:20]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Hormones, Body Mass, and Obesity
Explains the factors that influence a person's body mass and the role that hormones play in regulating hunger. [4:38]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Hormone Control of Hunger
Describes the interaction between the hormone insulin, blood glucose levels, and the hypothalamus and how this affects the perception of hunger. Also discusses what happens after you eat a fat-rich meal where the hormone leptin is...