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
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
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
CREDITS Animation & Design: Joshua Thomas jtmotion101@gmail.com Narration: Freddy Script: William Haines Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/FuseSchool Oh sleep. As toddlers we fight going to bed and as adults we’d do anything to squeeze an extra hour in. But did you know that sl
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
Fascinating new research tells us that our gut exerts an influence on the brain, affecting our mood, hormonal balance and obesity levels. Ps. Big welcome to all new subscribers! For more research, here's a starting point: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/inner-source/201411/the-gut-microbiome-
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
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
Risk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please s
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
Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/FuseSchool CREDITS Animation & Design: Joshua Thomas (jtmotion101@gmail.com) Narration: Dale Bennett Script: Bethan Parry Digestion is a complex process that our bodies carry out using a variety of chemicals. In this video, we’re going to focus o
