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Late sleeper? Blame your genes.

AdultsGeneticsScienceHealth
If you're not a morning person, science says you probably never will be.

A popular way to cook broccoli removes important nutrients

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Broccoli is one of the most nutritious vegetables. However, boiling it takes many of those essential nutrients out. There's a simpler way to cook it and retain all the nutrition. Following is a complete transcript of the video.

Revolutionizing Heart Surgery With Virtual Reality

AdultsBiologyHealthTechnology
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take a ride through the human body on the Magic School Bus? Well, a new bit of virtual reality technology is taking that concept and applying it to medical training. Doctors can now teleport inside the human heart and practice surgery over and over again, and this training could revolutionize the future of health care.

Kid Yoga Teacher | Tabay Atkins // 60 Second Docs

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11-year-old Tabay Atkins is America's youngest yoga teacher, and his purpose is giving back. After his mother beat cancer when he was just 6, Tabay picked up yoga, realizing the practice that helped his mom heal could make a difference for others. Once he completed a 200-hour teacher training, Tabay began teaching three free classes (donations appreciated) every week. Now, students of all ages flock to his studio to honor the divine spirit in him -- and themselves.

How to make 'cloud eggs' - Instagram's newest obsession

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Instagram has changed the way we think about food. Food trends like Starbucks' Unicorn Frappuccino have people lining up to get the newest, prettiest food products, just for that photo opportunity. If you're looking for your next Instagram food post, look no further than the newest trend, "cloud eggs." Here's how to make them.

Some People Are Programmed to Sleep Better Than Others

AdultsGeneticsHealthScience
Do you have a hard time getting a good night's sleep? According to scientists, it's all in your genes.

The best way to save a choking victim is no longer 'the Heimlich'

AdultsHealthLifeHow-to
Many people believe the "Heimlich maneuver" is the only viable option to help save a choking victim. Turns out, that's not really the case. Following is a transcript of the video.

How does your body process medicine?

AdultsHealthHumanScience
Have you ever wondered what happens to a painkiller, like ibuprofen, after you swallow it? Medicine that slides down your throat can help treat a headache, a sore back, or a throbbing sprained ankle. But how does it get where it needs to go in the first place?

How does asthma work? - Christopher E. Gaw

AdultsHealthHumanScience
More than 300 million people around the world suffer from asthma, and around 250,000 people die from it each year. But why do people get asthma, and how can this disease be deadly? Christopher E. Gaw describes the main symptoms and treatments of asthma.

A Robot Just Performed the First-Ever Surgery Inside the Human Eye

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A surgeon uses controls to guide the robot.

4 terrible things that happen to your body when you run too much

AdultsHealthSports
Running can bring a lot of health benefits to you, but that's not always the case when you do it for too long. These are 4 terrible things that can happen to your body when you run too much.

What humans will look like in 1,000 years

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There will eventually be a day where prosthetics are no longer just for the disabled. However, it's not just our outside appearance that will change - our genes will also evolve on microscopic levels to aid our survival. For example, an Oxford-led study discovered a group of HIV-infected children in South Africa living healthy lives. It turns out, they have a built-in defense against HIV that prevents the virus from advancing to AIDS.

Are You Thinking About Breathing While You Read This? (Now You Are)

AdultsHealthHumanScience
What really drives us to breathe? And how dangerous is it to hyperventilate and hold your breath?

What happens when you bring meditation to public schools

AdultsEducationSpiritualityHealth
Classrooms all over the country are trying something new: sitting and breathing.

Your Brain Changes all the time, but Being a Mom Changes It Forever

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Mother's bodies go through tons of changes before and after giving birth, but so do their brains! What really makes a mom's brain different?

What Is Vocal Fry & Is It Bad For You?

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Is vocal fry bad for your voice? Does it hurt your chances of getting a job?

Meet the Man Who Strapped Himself to a Rocket, For Science

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One man's quest to test the human limits of gravity on the human body.