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What is Obesity?

This simpleshow gives a quick definition of Obesity and when a person is categorized as obese. Sources: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs311/en/ http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/obesity Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/mysimpleshow This video was created by one of

The Gut Microbiome and Individual Genetics

For more Science Videos: https://lt.org/ * The gut microbiome has a significant influence on various diseases ranging from malnutrition to chronic inflammation. It is largely shaped by environmental factors, like diet and lifestyle. How the genetics of the individual affect the composition of the mi

The Role of Genetics in Obesity

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

Loneliness as a health risk

A study carried out before the pandemic showed that loneliness poses a similar health risk as smoking and is even more serious than obesity and physical inactivity. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/C. Schrader/J. Koester/Moods in Pictures/Maximilian Mohr Translation and dubbing: alugha Click here to see mor

Is sitting around too much bad for you?

Could the simple act of sitting around on our backsides for too long be bad for our health? Quite possibly! This week's Risk Bites team: David Faulkner (Script, post-production) Andrew Maynard (all the other stuff) Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/RiskBites  Sources: Healy, Gen

Is this America's most bizarre Thanksgiving Dish?

Okay so this has nothing to do with risk. Or science (sort of). But I couldn't resist making it! I love Thanksgiving. This has to be one of the best holidays, period. Negligible commercialization, great food, and a chance to relax, catch up with family and friends, and contemplate everything you