Health Videos

If you gaze for too long into pareidolia, pareidolia gazes also into you: Let’s face it… Humans perceive faces in random objects, even when no face is present, just the barest possible elements of one. As for how prevalent this is, in one study cited in the video, participants reported seeing faces in over 35%…

Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, arthritis specialist physio, wants to make our travels as comfortable as possible, with 5 main tips and no, they’re not just a bunch of exercises: Let’s fly, let’s fly away… 🎶 5 ways to do it: For more on all of this plus visual demonstrations, enjoy: Click Here If The Embedded Video…

Dr. Ruth Machin has some sweet science for our consideration: A spoonful of… Dr. Ruth Machin did a taste test and also makes comments on the science (albeit very much non-exhaustive, but not really cherry-picking either, more like “here are some miscellaneous studies I thought were interesting”, so do take it with a pinch of……

Not all sitting is bad: You have the floor! We often talk about how sitting is very bad for the health, but that’s about sitting in chairs (in the manner in which people normally sit in normal chairs). In contrast, sitting cross-legged moves the hips into bending and outward rotation, and switching legs introduces different…

It’s not always a perfect harmony, but what’s actually going on in there? We can rebuild you; we have the technology Implants are great! But they have their limitations. For example, insulin pumps and glucose sensors help people with diabetes monitor blood sugar and deliver insulin, but they require regular replacement, as do many other…

Dr. Andrea Suarez, dermatologist, takes us through the science of what’s real: The big picture of the little picture First things first: the gut-skin connection itself is a real thing. By this we mean, the gut microbiome, a community of bacteria, fungi, viruses, yeast, and archaea, interacts with the immune system and can influence inflammatory…

Dr. Amy Konvalin, physical therapist, explains: No Ifs or Butts Very often, anterior pelvic tilt is less about posture per se, and more about tight hip flexors and weak glutes, and can contribute to lower back pain, hip pain, and pelvic floor pressure during activities such as lifting groceries, or children, or grandchildren. As for…

Dr. Rupy Aujla, “The Kitchen Doctor”, takes us through how to do it: The Doctor is in (the kitchen) Step by step: Or if you prefer a visual walkthrough, then here it is: Click Here If The Embedded Video Doesn’t Load Automatically! Want to learn more? You might also like: Sick of eating the same…

Dr. Ruth Machin shares her recipe for seasonal wellness: 8 ways to do it How many of these do you do? How many could you do? For more on all of this, enjoy: Click Here If The Embedded Video Doesn’t Load Automatically! Want to learn more? You might also like: ‘Tis To Season To Be…

Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, arthritis specialist physio, shows us how to stay strong: Take a seat (briefly) Walking on flat ground will generally not challenge your leg muscles enough to build strength, so the simple trick is to stop at a sturdy chair or bench, and stand up and sit down, to provide greater resistance. You…

Will Harlow, the over-50s specialist physio, has a surprisingly beneficial morning routine for us: The “hip reset” routine First, test your internal hip rotation: sit near the edge of a sturdy chair with your knees bent and thighs level, then move each foot outward while keeping your thigh still to assess how far your hip…

The body observes a lot more than most people think: Zeitgebers External stimuli such as light, food, noise, and temperature, known as Zeitgebers (timegivers), help synchronize internal rhythms with the environment, while morning light suppresses melatonin and influences hormones and brain activity involved in regulating sleep and wakefulness. For this reason… As for that brain…