This video segment, adapted from NOVA, documents a ballerina's experience with a potentially deadly eating disorder: anorexia nervosa. Research suggests that a brain chemical called serotonin plays a prominent role in regulating appetite—a key factor in eating disorders. The disruption of serotonin
Migrationspolitik, Beratungsrealität und Situation in den Herkunftsländern Eine Kooperation von Brot für die Welt, medico international, der Stiftung PRO ASYL und der Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Die Zahl der Ausreisen zu erhöhen, ist erklärtes Ziel der Bundesregierung und dominiert vielfach auch die m
Our ability to sense, understand, and control emotions is known as emotional intelligence (EI) and is considered critical to human thriving. For centuries, we thought that emotions and cognition were two separate things. Today we know that the two are constantly interacting. The most relevant model
When there is a chemical imbalance in the body, such as during stress, endocannabinoids are released. They bind to the matching receptors, regulating the activity of the nerve cells. This allows the body to counteract the imbalance. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/J. v. Kalkreuth/M. Richter-Jähring/D. da Cruz
Why are we afraid of flying? Where does this fear come from and how can we relax? Are you about to go on holiday, but you break out in a sweat just thinking about the flight? You are not alone! 1 in 5 people don’t feel comfortable in planes. We can explain what fear means and which simple tricks you
Depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addictive behaviors are some examples of mental disorders, which affect your mood, thinking, and behavior for a sustained period of time. The stigma around mental health can sometimes make people afraid to reach out for help or supp
In this video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, learn about obesity and how both genetics and behavior play a role in its development. Obesity researchers Sadaf Forooqi, Stephen O'Rahilly, and Jeffrey Friedman discuss the physiological basis of appetite regulation, including the roles of the hor
The entire externally visible female genitalia is called the vulva. The internal vagina connects the vulva to the cervix and uterus. Source: https://www.zdf.de/dokumentation/terra-x/anatomie-von-vulva-und-vagina-creative-commons-clip-100.html URL to full doc: https://www.zdf.de/dokumentation/3sat
The emperor´s fair clothes - Are labels and due diligence key to more sustainability? With: - Anosha Wahidi (Referatsleiterin nachhaltige Lieferketten und Standards, Bundesministerium für Wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung/BMZ) - Christian Schader (Leiter Gruppe Nachhaltigkeit, FiBL-Fo
So friends, of course you registered as stem cell donors after the last video. But what now? What if someone actually needs your stem cells now? @papaplatte erklärt in diesem Video, wie wir euch im Ernstfall kontaktieren, was ihr dann vorbereitend auf die Spende zu tun habt und auf welche Art und
When children become teenagers, hormonal changes shift their circadian rhythm – they get tired later. Because schools usually don't adapt to their new natural sleep cycle, they often sleep less on weekdays, affecting their memory, emotional well-being, and health. If we want teens to learn and thriv
When a bird lands on a branch, it bends its legs, tightening the tendons and curling its toes around the branch. The deeper it squats, the tighter its grip becomes. Authors: ZDF/3sat/nano/Autorenkombinat/Holger Barthel und Daniel Beißmann/Markus Wohn/Maximilian Heß Translation and dubbing: alugha
