Friday, November 26, 2021

How Important is Physical Therapy?


Get yourself back in the picture of doing the things you love. Dr. Qing-Min Chen talks about how physical therapy can promote a better quality of life

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Saturday, November 20, 2021

Why Haven’t We Cured Arthritis? - Kaitlyn Sadtler and Heather J. Faust


Get to know the science behind what causes the stiff, creaky joints of the most common forms of arthritis and what you can do to prevent it.

The bad backs, elbow pain, and creaky knees so common in older people often aren't just “old age.” In fact, the source of this stiffness plagues many young people as well. The culprit is arthritis: a condition that affects over 90 million people in the U.S. alone. What makes arthritis so pervasive, and why haven’t we found a cure for it? Kaitlyn Sadtler and Heather J. Faust investigate.

Lesson by Kaitlyn Sadtler and Heather J. Faust, directed by CUB Animation.

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Sunday, November 14, 2021

Thursday, November 11, 2021

How Stress Affects Your Brain - Madhumita Murgia


Stress isn’t always a bad thing; it can be handy for a burst of extra energy and focus, like when you’re playing a competitive sport or have to speak in public. But when it’s continuous, it actually begins to change your brain. Madhumita Murgia shows how chronic stress can affect brain size, its structure, and how it functions, right down to the level of your genes. 

Lesson by Madhumita Murgia, animation by Andrew Zimbelman.