Instructional Video10:49
SciShow

Most Metabolism Boosters Are BS

12th - Higher Ed
Despite some bold claims, most supplements can’t really "boost" your metabolism, and the actual changes we can make to it are pretty limited.
Instructional Video9:54
SciShow

How 6 Rare Diseases Are Changing Everyday Medicine

12th - Higher Ed
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

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video1:43
Curated Video

How Much Sleep Do You Need When Taking Supplements?

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Learn how much sleep you should get when taking supplements from registered dietician Glen Tobias in this Howcast video.
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Curated Video

How Lack of Sleep Can Cause Weight Gain

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Learn how insomnia can cause weight gain from sleep specialist Priyanka Yadav, D.O. in this Howcast video.
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6 Health Problems Caused by Lack of Sleep

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Learn about six health problems that can result from insomnia from sleep specialist Priyanka Yadav, D.O. in this Howcast video.
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Science ABC

If We Go To Sleep Hungry, Why Do We Wake Up Feeling Less Hungry?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video5:54
Curated Video

Battling Weight Gain from Meds? Your Gut Microbiome Holds the Answer!

Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video6:41
Curated Video

What Happens To Your Body When You Don't Sleep?

Higher Ed
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...
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Curated Video

The Science of Hunger

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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.
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PBS

Pbs: Nova: Science Now: Obesity

9th - 10th
A scientific inquiry into what causes obesity. Includes research surrounding a chemical in the brain proven to regulate body weight. [12:20]
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Hormones, Body Mass, and Obesity

9th - 10th
Explains the factors that influence a person's body mass and the role that hormones play in regulating hunger. [4:38]
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Hormone Control of Hunger

9th - 10th
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...