How to stay calm when you know you'll be stressed
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Pearly Whites: Weird But True!
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How To Treat An Allergic Reaction
YouthHealthHow-to What should you do if someone is having a serious allergic reaction? Let's find out from Dr. Chris and Dr. Xand.
The Future of Public Health: Crash Course Public Health #10
AdultsHealthHistoryHumanEducationFuture... We don’t know what the next big scientific breakthrough is going to be or what futuristic diseases we’ll encounter. But when it comes to our health, we actually have a pretty good idea of what could be next.
The Robot Boot That Learns As You Walk
YouthScienceTechnologyHealth Exoskeletons, devices designed to augment and enhance mobility, are fast becoming a reality, thanks to an explosion in research in recent years.
The Foods That Can Improve Memory
YouthFactsFoodScienceHealth... Memory is our ability to recall information from the recent or distant past. But can what we eat affect how well it works?
Food Myths: Do Carrots Improve Your Eyesight? | WIRED
AdultsHealthHumanLifeFoodScience... Your parents always told you to eat your veggies, especially carrots if you want good eyesight. But can they really improve your vision? WIRED takes a look.
Why you procrastinate even when it feels bad
AdultsHealthHumanPsychology Explore what happens in the brain to trigger procrastination, and what strategies you can use to break the cycle of this harmful practice.
Stress is Bad for Your Health: Crash Course Public Health #5
AdultsHealthHumanLifeEducationScience... Our identities, societies, and health are all mixed together in cool, weird, and often deeply unfair ways. One of the big factors that comes out of that mix is stress.
History Of Bethany Hamilton
KidsHumanWomenSportsHealth... Learn about Bethan Hamilton, the young surfer, who after surviving a shark attack went on to win surfing championships and inspire others worldwide.
There’s No Such Thing As “Warm-” Or “Cold-” Blooded
AdultsBiologyHealthLifeScienceAnimals... The concept of warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals is outdated because there are actually tons of different animal thermoregulation strategies.