Superfoods: are they worth eating?
[2:04] We look at the evidence behind much-vaunted health foods such as goji berries, quinoa and kale. [Source: New Sci…
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A sweat sensor to monitor your health
[3:47] UC Berkeley engineers have built a small, portable, wearable device that can read levels of important body flui…
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How playing sports benefits your body … and your brain
[3:46] The victory of the underdog. The last minute penalty shot that wins the tournament. The training montage. Many p…
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The Immune System Explained – Bacteria Infection
[6:48] Every second of your life you are under attack. Bacteria, viruses, spores and more living stuff wants to enter yo…
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Dr. Michael Greger: “How Not To Die”
[1:21:12] Dr. Greger visited Google NYC to discuss his new book – How Not to Die. The vast majority of premature de…
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David Epstein: Why 10,000 hours is too much and not enough
[3:40] The Sports Gene by Sports Illustrated senior writer David Epstein was published last year to great acclaim and a …
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Wendy Suzuki: Exercise and the Brain
[14:03] An award-winning neuroscientist with a deep appreciation for the rewards and benefits of teaching, Wendy Suz…
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Nicole Avena: How sugar affects the brain
[5:03] When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activati…
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Uprooting the Leading Causes of Death
[55:49] DESCRIPTION: Death in America is largely a foodborne illness. Focusing on studies published just over the las…
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How the food you eat affects your brain
[4:52] When it comes to what you bite, chew and swallow, your choices have a direct and long-lasting effect on the most po…
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