The Exercise and Nutrition Connection

Meridian Education

How nutrition and exercise affect a person is determined by many factors. Societal pressures to conform to an ideal body image can lead to dangerous eating disorders and other physical and emotional problems. Having the facts about nutrition and exercise can help prevent problems and assure a healthy approach to diet and fitness. This informative program examines how metabolism and body type can influence the results of an exercise and nutrition regimen. Experts offer tips for healthy nutrition along with basic exercise and fitness goals that work best to provide good physical and emotional health. A Meridian Production. (27 minutes)

The ABCs of Vitamins

Cambridge Educational

Despite both an abundance of food and detailed nutritional labels, we as Americans are still unsure if we’re getting the proper amounts of vitamins and minerals in our diets—so unsure that we spend around $3 billion annually on supplements. But what is it exactly that vitamins and minerals do in the body? And are we already getting enough nutrients from what we eat or should we use supplements? This program offers a balanced overview of vitamins and minerals: what they are, why they are so important, and who really needs to take supplements. Experts discuss what happens when there is a deficiency of one of these nutrients, as well as the dangers of mega-dosing. Lively pop-up graphics support each topic by providing interesting, often surprising facts. A bonus chapter on the USDA’s transition from MyPyramid to MyPlate is also included, and a viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Cambridge Educational Production. (26 minutes + bonus material)

Electronic Health Records

Information Television Network (ITN)

Whether they are needed to ensure properly dispensed prescriptions, monitor a patient’s recovery, or make an urgently needed diagnosis, accurate health records are crucial to a patient’s safety. This program highlights the important work of health information technicians and shows how electronic health records can help make medical care both safer and more efficient. In-depth commentary on medical information technology and its challenges comes from Dr. David Bates, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Don Detmer, professor of medical education at the University of Virginia. Both are leading experts in medical informatics. (28 minutes)

10 Things You Need to Know about Losing Weight

BBC Worldwide Learning

Each year, millions of people attempt to slim down-and fail. If super-diets and weight-loss fads don't work, what does? This program presents ten science-based approaches to losing weight without starving as volunteers put the theories to the test. Experiments reveal the relationship between plate size and food consumption, why soup is the most filling of meals, how low-fat dairy products actually help the body eliminate fat, the long-term fat-burning potential of exercise, the counterintuitive fact that meal-skipping really doesn't facilitate weight loss, and more. Informative and entertaining. A BBC Production. (51 minutes)

Nutrition and Eating Disorders

Meridian Education

Whether they’re viewed from a behavioral standpoint or from a profound psychological perspective, one thing is clear—eating disorders stress the body’s systems and put individuals at increased risk for disease, infertility, organ failure, and death. This video pinpoints the dangers of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and other eating disorders, exploring their possible causes as well as ways to overcome them. Showing how food consumption (or avoidance of it) is often the one thing that eating-disorder sufferers feel they can control, the program features dramatized case studies that enlighten viewers in a nonconfrontational way. With the aid of expert commentary, it also provides practical information on identifying signs of eating disorders in others and emphasizes the importance of persuading them to seek professional help. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Meridian Production. Part of the series Healthy Eating: A Guide to Nutrition. (30 minutes)

Eating Disorders: New Approaches to Treatment

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Eating disorders are not just about food, but about the struggle with loss of emotional control. This program from The Doctor Is In examines the use of antidepressants and cognitive behavioral therapy to combat these dangerous illnesses. Russell Marx, M.D., of the eating disorders program at the Princeton Medical Center, and Marcia Herrin, Ed.D., M.P.H., R.D., of the Dartmouth College Health Service, explain what is being done to prevent and treat one of the most lethal categories of mental illness. A Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center production. (28 minutes)

Born to Be Fat: Fat Files

BBC Worldwide Learning

The case of a mouse born in 1994 with the molecular basis for obesity is the focus of this episode. Its discovery was the starting point for a revolution in the science of human weight loss. It was found that the mouse was missing a hormone called leptin, which turns off feelings of hunger. A similar absence has been found in obese humans. The detection of genes that determine the extent of control we have over our appetites has caused a revolution in the study of weight loss. It helps explain why some of us are fat and others are thin and is opening up the possibility of controlling the urge to overeat. A BBC Production. (47 minutes)

Feeding Hope

McIntyre Media Inc

A ground-breaking experimental treatment undertaken by Toronto doctors may be giving patients suffering from extreme forms of anorexia nervosa their last chance to live a long and healthy life. The debilitating eating disorder causes patients to develop a distorted view of their own bodies and become obsessed with being thin; typically limiting the amount of food they eat dramatically. The treatment, called deep brain stimulation, or DBS, has been used to treat a number of other conditions, but this is the first time it is being used with anorexia patients. This program chronicles the treatment of two patients over a period of eighteen months, revealing the findings of this innovative study.

Failing Forward: Owning Your Future

Filmhub

This inspiring story shares how Noa Mintz while facing rejection in lower school heard from her Principal "just fail forward." That started Noa on her journey to grow at age 12 an exclusive, large nanny service in NYC and the Hamptons.

TedEd: What is Depression? (Helen M. Farrell)

TED

Depression is the leading cause of disability in the world; in the United States, close to ten percent of adults struggle with the disease. But because it's a mental illness, it can be a lot harder to understand than, say, high cholesterol. Helen M. Farrell examines the symptoms and treatments of depression, and gives some tips for how you might help a friend who is suffering. [Directed by Artrake Studio, narrated by Addison Anderson].

TedEd: 5 Tips to Improve Your Critical Thinking (Samantha Agoos)

TED

Every day, a sea of decisions stretches before us, and it's impossible to make a perfect choice every time. But there are many ways to improve our chances — and one particularly effective technique is critical thinking. Samantha Agoos describes a 5-step process that may help you with any number of problems. [Directed by Nick Hilditch, narrated by Addison Anderson].

TEDTalks: Russell Wilson - My Secret to Staying Focused Under Pressure

TED

Athletes train their bodies to run faster, jump higher, throw farther -- so why don't they train their minds, too? American football quarterback Russell Wilson talks about the power of "neutral thinking," which helps him thrive under pressure (both on the field and off) -- and shows how you can use this mindset to make the right moves in your own life.

TEDTalks: Wendy Macnaughton - The Art of Paying Attention

TED

In an invitation to slow down and look at the world around you, graphic journalist Wendy MacNaughton illustrates how drawing can spark deeply human, authentic connections. Ready to try? Grab a pencil and join MacNaughton for this delightful talk. "Drawing is looking, and looking is loving," she says.

10 Things to Know About: Viruses

Network Ireland Television

2020 will be remembered for one unprecedented global event: the coronavirus pandemic. Hundreds of thousands have died from COVID-19, and empty parks, streets, and skies were the eerie symbols of nationwide lockdowns which devastated global economies and local businesses. This program introduces Irish researchers using patient samples to analyze the genetic makeup of coronavirus to help minimise the spread and identify changes that may impact on treatments and vaccine development. It also looks at how Ireland’s world-leading TILDA Aging study is ideally positioned to examine and better understand the impact of the pandemic and lockdown measures on older people. The program also examines how researchers use deadly viruses in positive ways to tackle infection and harmful bacteria in food processes.

10 Things to Know About: Superbugs

Network Ireland Television

The rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is globally recognised as one of the greatest potential threats to human health. No new class of antibiotic has been found since 1987, and in February 2017, the UN’s World Health Organisation released its first ever list of the World’s Most Dangerous Superbugs, saying, “Within a generation, without new antibiotics, deaths from drug-resistant infection could reach 10 million a year. Without new medicines to treat deadly infection, lifesaving treatments like chemotherapy and organ transplant, and routine operations like caesareans and hip replacements, will be potentially fatal.” This program looks at what is being done to fight back. It discusses some of the reasons for the emergence and spread of AMR and looks at a project to measure the spread of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes in waterways across Europe. It also explains how agriculture continues to one of the major factors in the spread of antibiotic resistance as many farmers add antibiotics to their animal feed to reduce the risk of disease.

Miracle Babies: Uterus Transplants

Java Films

One in every 4,500 women is born without a uterus. Until recently, it was impossible for these women to carry their own children but breakthroughs in science have made womb transplants possible. In this exclusive report, filmed over nearly three years, we follow the first transplant in France. Over 250 couples volunteered to participate in this experiment. Doctors selected Deborah, 33, and her mother, 59, who will donate her uterus, because of their compatibility and perfect health. The first stage is for Deborah to undergo IVF. The resulting embryos are then frozen, to be implanted after the transplant. Weeks later, Deborah and her mother return to hospital for the transplant. The operations are extremely complex and take more than 16 hours. Then Deborah has to remain in hospital for two weeks to make sure her body does not reject the organ. Finally, in July 2020, the embryos are implanted. Nine months later, her miracle baby is born.

Sensitive: The Untold Story

Filmhub

A groundbreaking documentary featuring Alanis Morissette about the trait of high sensitivity found in 20% of the population across men and women. Based on work by bestselling author-psychologist Dr. Elaine Aron (The Highly Sensitive Person).

Episode 5: Limiting Added Sugars: A Sweet Path to Better Health (Nourish Your Life: A Guide to Healthy Eating)

Motion Masters

Differentiating between added sugars and natural sugars in foods, this program considers health issues created by too much added sugar and explains how to find hidden sources of added sugar in food. It discusses dangers of too much sugar, such as the loss of the ability to regulate blood sugar, and emphasizes the importance of making mindful choices and enjoying added sugars in moderation. A MotionMasters Production.

Episode 8: Making Informed Food Choices: From Reading Labels to Dining Out (Nourish Your Life: A Guide to Healthy Eating)

Motion Masters

This program examines the elements of a food label, looking at serving size, calorie count, macro and micronutrients, % daily value, ingredients list, and allergen information, focusing on how to use this information to make healthy choices. It also offers strategies for making wise choices when eating out. A MotionMasters Production.

Rectum, Anal Canal, and Ischiorectal Fossa (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Pelvis and Perineum)

Focus Medica

This animated program illustrates the anatomy of the rectum, anal canal, and ischiorectal fossa and discusses anal fistulas, fissure in ano, hemorrhoids and rectal prolapse.

Superficial Perineal Pouch: Boundaries and Contents - Female (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Pelvis and Perineum)

Focus Medica

This animated program introduces the anatomy of the female superficial perineal pouch, looking at its boundaries and contents.

Sternoclavicular Joint and Clavicle (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Upper Limb)

Focus Medica

This animated program looks at the anatomy of the sternoclavicular joint and clavicle and discusses issues such as fracture and dislocation of the clavicle.

Articulated Hand (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Upper Limb)

Focus Medica

This animated program looks at the articulated hand and discusses such hand conditions as carpal tunnel syndrome, fracture of the phalanges, lunate bone dislocation, scaphoid fracture, and avascular necrosis of the proximal end.

Axilla: Boundaries and Contents (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Upper Limb)

Focus Medica

This animated program shows the anatomy of the axilla, looking at their boundaries and contents. It also discusses brachial plexus block, Erb's point, Klumpke's paralysis, and winged scapula.

Front of Arm: Boundaries and Contents (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Upper Limb)

Focus Medica

This animated program examines the anatomy of the front of the arm, looking at its boundaries and contents. It discusses injuries, including fracture of the shaft of the humerus, median nerve injury, radial nerve injury, and ulnar nerve injury.

Lower Limb: Surface landmarks and Dermatomes (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Lower Limb)

Focus Medica

This animated program examines the surface landmarks and dermatomes of the lower limb. It also looks at femoral venous cannulation and peripheral arterial pulsations.

Hip Joint and Femur (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Lower Limb)

Focus Medica

This animated program presents the anatomy of the hip joint and femur. It discusses fracture of the neck of the femur, fracture of the shaft of the femur, and hip joint dislocation.

Knee Joint, Tibia, and Fibula (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Lower Limb)

Focus Medica

Using animation, this program presents the anatomy of the knee joint, tibia, and fibula. It discusses injuries and treatments, including arthritis of the knee joint, fracture of lower third of tibia, fractures of the fibula, knee joint aspiration, knee joint dislocation, patellar dislocation, and total knee joint arthroplasty.

Ankle Joint and Articulated Foot (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Lower Limb)

Focus Medica

This animated program shows the anatomy of the ankle joint and the articulated foot. It looks at such injuries and issues as fracture dislocation, club foot and its varieties, flat foot and its varieties, and hammer toe.

Medial Compartment of the Thigh (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Lower Limb)

Focus Medica

This animated program examines the anatomy of the medial compartment of the thigh and looks at such issues as arterial anastomosis along the medial thigh and perforating injuries of the medial thigh.

Endocrine System (Animated Essential Atlas of Anatomy and Physiology)

Focus Medica

With 3D animation and graphics, this program examines the endocrine organs, their hormones, and the effects of these hormones on other systems, as well as their disorders. It looks at the various glands in the endocrine system, including the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, kidneys, adrenal gland, islets of Langerhans, testes, ovaries, placenta, thymus, pineal body, and hypothalamus, and considers feedback control mechanisms.

Immune System (Animated Essential Atlas of Anatomy and Physiology)

Focus Medica

The human body’s defense mechanisms consist of organs, tissues, and cells and their products that protect it from pathogens and allergens. Using 3D animation and graphics, this program depicts the organs, types of cells involved, and the different types of immune pathways. It looks at the blood and lymphatic systems and discusses innate and acquired immunity.

Nervous System (Animated Essential Atlas of Anatomy and Physiology)

Focus Medica

This program uses 3D animation and graphics to examine the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. It discusses types of neurons, how a nerve impulse travels, and the process of synaptic transmission; looks at the parts of the nervous system, including the brain and its parts, the spinal cord, the cranial nerves, the spinal nerves, the peripheral nerves; and examines the autonomous and sympathetic nervous systems. It also looks at the sense organs.

Circulatory System (Animated Essential Atlas of Anatomy and Physiology)

Focus Medica

Using 3D animation and graphics, this program shows and explains the components of the circulatory system, its anatomy and functions, types of circulation, types of blood cells, blood grouping, and the concept of blood pressure. It discusses systemic, pulmonary, and coronary circulation; looks at red and white blood corpuscles, as well as granulocytes, agranulocytes, and platelets; considers the ABO and Rh blood systems and shows arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Integumentary System (Animated Essential Atlas of Anatomy and Physiology)

Focus Medica

With 3D animation and graphics, this program examines the components of the integumentory system comprising the skin, hair, nails, and their associated glands. It considers their structure and discusses their functions.

Skull, Superior and posterior view (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Head and Neck - Part 1, Head)

Focus Medica

This animated program shows the superior and lateral view of the skull, highlighting anthropometric points and fractures of the neurocranium.

Orbit Boundaries and Contents (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Head and Neck - Part 2, Cavities)

Focus Medica

This program uses animation to show the orbit boundaries and contents. It discusses exophthalmos, fractures of the bony orbit, lesions of the oculomotor nerve, optic nerve compression, strabismus, and diplopia.

Eyelids and the Lacrimal Apparatus (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Head and Neck - Part 2, Cavities)

Focus Medica

Using animation, this program explores the eyelids and the lacrimal apparatus and looks at the anatomy and physiology of such issues with the eyes as blepharitis, chalazion, conjunctivitis, dacryoadenitis, dacryocystitis, dacryostenosis, ectropion, entropion, and stye.

Eyeball - Layers, Cornea, Iris, and Lens (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Head and Neck - Part 2, Cavities)

Focus Medica

Using animation, this program explores the anatomy of the eyeball, looking at the layers, cornea, iris, and lens. It shows the anatomy and physiology of astigmatism, cataracts, corneal ulcers, glaucoma, hypermetropia, myopia, nystagmus, retinal detachment, scleritis strabismus, and uveitis and discusses corneal contact lenses, scleral contact lenses, and LASIK surgery.

Blood Supply of the Brain (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Neuroanatomy)

Focus Medica

This animated program examines blood supply to the brain and looks at cerebral angiography, intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hemorrhage, and thrombosis of the intracranial veins.

Vertebral Column: Overview of Bones and Joints (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Back and Spinal Cord)

Focus Medica

Using animation, this program presents an overview of the bones and joints of the vertebral column. It also looks at disc herniation, fracture and or dislocation of the vertebrae, kyphosis, lardosis, scoliosis, movements and rotation of the vertebral column, spina bifida, spondylolisthesis, and supernumerary vertebrae.

Regional Vertebra: Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral, and Coccygeal (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Back and Spinal Cord)

Focus Medica

This animated program examines the regional vertebra, looking at cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal regions. It discusses caudal epidural anesthesia, coccyx injuries, fractures of the vertebral column, hyperextension injuries, laminectomy, spondylosis, and tapping of cerebrospinal fluid.

Meninges: Spinal (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Back and Spinal Cord)

Focus Medica

This animated program examines the anatomy of the meninges that protect the spinal cord. It discusses meningocele, meningomyelocele, spina bifida, and syringomyelocele.

Spinal Cord: External Features Including Blood Supply (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Back and Spinal Cord)

Focus Medica

Using animation, this program examines the anatomy of the external features of the spinal cord, focusing on blood supply to the spinal cord. It discusses injuries to the spinal cord, ischemia of the cord, lumbar puncture, and myelocele.

Spinal Cord: Internal Features (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Back and Spinal Cord)

Focus Medica

This animated program examines the internal anatomy of the spinal cord. It also considers Brown-Sequard syndrome, cordotomy, lower motor neuron lesions, syringomyelia, and upper motor neuron lesions.

Back: Superficial Muscles, Deep Muscles, Nerve, and Blood Supply (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Back and Spinal Cord)

Focus Medica

This animated program examines the anatomy of the back, looking at the superficial muscles, deep muscles, nerves, and blood supply. It discusses accessory nerve injury, chronic back pain, injury to the thoracodorsal nerve, muscular and musculocutaneous flaps, postural muscles of the back, and stiff neck.

General Disposition of the Viscera Within the Thoracic Cage (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Thorax)

Focus Medica

This animated program examines the general disposition of the viscera within the thoracic cage.

Heart: External Surfaces (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Heart)

Focus Medica

This animated program examines the external surfaces of the heart. It also discusses atherosclerosis and ischemia, cardiac tamponade, chest X-ray, coronary angiography and angioplasty, defibrillation and CRP, and dextrocardia.

Heart: Chambers (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Heart)

Focus Medica

This animated program illustrates the chambers of the heart and how they work. It looks at aortic stenosis, atrial septal defect, blood flow through the heart, congestive cardiac failure, mitral stenosis, pulmonary stenosis, tricuspid stenosis, ventricular septal defect, tetralogy of Fallot, and transposition of the great vessels.

Venous Drainage (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Heart)

Focus Medica

This animated program presents an introduction to venous drainage, discussing coronary sinus type atrial septal defect.

Anterior Abdominal Wall: Muscles, Nerves, and Vessels (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Abdomen)

Focus Medica

Using animation, this program looks at the anatomy and physiology of the anterior abdominal wall, discussing muscles, nerves, and vessels. It also considers eventration of the gut, inguinal hernia, key hole surgeries, lateral lumbar hernia, surgical anatomy of abdominal incisions, and the transpyloric plane.

Stomach and Spleen (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Abdomen)

Focus Medica

This animated program looks at the anatomy and physiology of the stomach and spleen. It considers accessory spleens, cancers of the stomach, chronic gastritis, gastric endoscopy, splenic injuries, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and splenectomy.

Jejunum and Ileum (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Abdomen)

Focus Medica

Using animation, this program examines the anatomy and physiology of the jejunum and ileum. It discusses such problems as diverticulosis, duplication of gut tube, gastrojejunostomy, intussusception, paralytic ileus, perforating trauma to the small intestine, and volvulus.

Colon (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Abdomen)

Focus Medica

Using animation, this program examines the anatomy and physiology of the colon. It discusses such issues as amoebic colitis, diverticula, diverticulosis, Hirschsprung’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and volvulus of the sigmoid. It also considers surgical procedures of the colon.

Abdominal Aorta and Branches (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Abdomen)

Focus Medica

This animated program examines the abdominal aorta and branches. It also looks at dissection of the aorta and radiologic imaging of the aorta.

IVC and Tributaries (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Abdomen)

Focus Medica

Using animation, this program looks at the IVC and tributaries. It discusses IVC filters, IVC obstruction, and portocaval anastomosis.

Nerves of the Abdomen, Abdominal Autonomics (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Abdomen)

Focus Medica

This animated program looks at the nerves of the abdomen and abdominal autonomics. It also discusses irritable bowel syndrome and vagal innervation of the stomach and duodenum.

Pelvic Viscera Male (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Pelvis and Perineum)

Focus Medica

This animated program looks at the anatomy of the male pelvic viscera. It discusses prostate gland lesions, rectal pathologies, and Suprapubic cystostomy.

Pelvic Viscera Female (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Pelvis and Perineum)

Focus Medica

This animated program examines the anatomy of the female pelvic viscera. It discusses Caesarean section, ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, hysterectomy, in vitro fertilization, ovarian tumors, and uterine tumors.

Miracle, Baby

Supre Incorporated

The ultra competitive world of professional sports is daunting for any athletic hopeful, let alone Tampa Bay Lightning forward Cory Conacher. This video by filmmaker C. Hudson Hwang explores the young hockey star’s journey to the NHL, showing that dealing with his Type 1 diabetes is just one of the many significant challenges he faced head-on, and overcame.

Ravaged! (Starving Secrets with Tracey Gold)

History Education

Marlita's family is helpless and terrified by her life-threatening downward spiral into bulimia and drug addiction. Tracey's efforts to get her into treatment are thwarted when she refuses to go along with the food program she's been prescribed.

Desperate For Help (Starving Secrets with Tracey Gold)

History Education

Over the last decade, Lauren's bulimia has taken her life downhill. With a new boyfriend considering marriage, Tracey's sudden offer of treatment presents her an unexpected new hope.

Fast Food (Modern Marvels)

Modern Marvels

Follow as Adam Richman works the line at America's original fast-food chain, White Castle, to discover how they grill and serve over a million sliders per day!

COVID and Higher Ed

Camille S. DeBose

This brief program explores challenges faced by institutions of higher education as they seek to accommodate disruptions caused by COVID-19.

Horizon: How to Sleep Well With Michael Mosley

BBC Worldwide Learning

A comprehensive guide to the science of sleep – and how it impacts everything we do. Sleep is a ritual that unites us all. But why do we do it? This documentary reveals how sleep affects almost every part of our physical and mental wellbeing, from memory and mood to immunity, weight and fertility. New research and theories are put to the test in experiments never before shown on TV. And in the UK’s biggest-ever sleep survey, discover how sleeping habits vary across age, lifestyle and location. Accessible and genuinely useful, this is the startling science behind our slumber.

Colds and Cold Weather

NewsHour Productions

New research suggests that cold weather may actually affect the human body's immune response, making us more susceptible to colds, flu, and other upper respiratory infections. Dr. Benjamin Bleier, a sinus specialist at Mass Eye and Ear and a senior author of the study, joins John Yang to discuss its findings.

Episode 3: Drew Brees: Peformance (Brain Games, Season 8)

National Geographic

New Orleans Saints NFL quarterback Drew Brees puts his brain to the test with a series of mental challenges exploring how everyday superhumans have hacked their brains and how we can train our own minds to do as we want. Games include Draft Day, in which Brees tests his reaction time and cognitive flexibility, and a game of hand-eye coordination and perception.Kelly Clarksonmakes a special appearance.

Episode 6: Mark Cuban: Power and Persuasion (Brain Games, Season 8)

National Geographic

Keegan-Michael Key welcomes billionaire CEO and star of “Shark Tank” Mark Cuban to explore how business-savvy, powerful brains might be different from others, and how power can manipulate the way we think. Cuban and Key undergo a series of challenges involving split-second decision-making via rapid hiring and firing and memory mastery. Plus, actor Colin Hanks makes a special guest appearance.

Episode 7: Rebel Wilson: Love and Attraction (Brain Games, Season 8)

National Geographic

Actress Rebel Wilson joins Keegan-Michael Key to explore the power of the subconscious when it comes to falling in love. Master mentalist Lior Suchard stuns Wilson by giving her details of a date she remembers — and pairs off potential partners who have a surprising thing in common — before Wilson takes on the Gauntlet, an obstacle course designed to test mental strength and agility.

Episode 1: Ice Breakers (IMPACT With Gal Gadot)

National Geographic

Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.: Ice Breakers follows the story of Kameryn, a 20-year-old competitive collegiate figure skater, and figure skating coach in Detroit, who has dedicated her life to coaching young girls of color to empower them both on and off the ice.

Episode 4: Coming Home (IMPACT With Gal Gadot)

National Geographic

Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.A.: Meet Kayla, who has dedicated her life to helping homeless transgender women of color in Memphis, Tennessee. Having experienced homelessness and violence herself, Kayla has created a safe community for these notoriously discriminated-against people. She is building 20 tiny houses across Memphis for transgender women who need safety and a place to call home.

Episode 6: Na Ponta Dos Pes (On Pointe) (IMPACT With Gal Gadot)

National Geographic

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil: Witness the inspiring story of Tuany, a 23-year-old ballet dancer who started a dance company for young girls in the middle of one of Rio De Janeiro’s most dangerous favelas. She gives students hope for a better future and a safe space away from the violent world around them.

The Mindfulness Experiment (Catalyst)

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Across the world, mindfulness has become a multi-billion dollar industry, but what is the truth about the claims being made for it? Working with a team of researchers, 15 ordinary Australians take part in a revealing scientific experiment – to see if practicing mindfulness can help treat conditions like chronic pain, anxiety, and stress.

Happiness

NewsHour Productions

A decades-long Harvard study has concluded that good relationships and close friendships are the key to lifelong health and happiness. In this NewsHour program, Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Robert Waldinger, a clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the study’s director, to learn more about his team’s research and how people can nurture the relationships in their lives.

This Was Our Year: COVID-19 Pandemic Stories From Hampden County

Alexandra Pinschmidt

This program highlights the perspectives of students, workers, and parents during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Fourteen interviews with youth and adults were conducted from spring 2020 through spring 2021. These run chronologically to serve as a time capsule of the effects of this pandemic felt by every-day people. Interview participants describe their newly unfolding realities, including dealing with isolation, depression, and anxiety from the pandemic, as well as the positive impacts of staying at home; the intimate realities of contracting COVID-19 and coping with subsequent “long-hauler syndrome”; the difficulties and new skills of adjusting to online learning; coping with the loss of peer contact in high school; navigating the decision to leave or stay in college during the pandemic; losing a family member to COVID-19; and the experiences of helping hospitalized COVID patients as a healthcare professional. Despite the weight of this public health crisis, these stories also reveal our strength, humor, resiliency, compassion, and newfound pandemic wisdom.

Episode 1: The Importance of a Balanced Diet (Nourish Your Life: A Guide to Healthy Eating)

Motion Masters

This program discusses the importance of maintaining a balanced diet in maintaining ones health. It considers such health issues as Type 2 Diabetes and tooth decay that can result from poor eating habits. It also introduces the basic nutrient groups - carbohydrates, fat, protein, vitamins, and minerals - and the importance of each. A MotionMasters Production.

Base of Skull (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Head and Neck - Part 1, Head)

Focus Medica

This animated program illustrates anatomy at the base of the skull and looks at cleft palate, facial nerve palsy, fractures of the base of the skull, and posterior dislocation of the head of the mandible.

Parotid Gland, Infratemporal Fossa, and Submandibular Gland (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Head and Neck - Part 1, Head)

Focus Medica

This animated program examines the anatomy of the parotid gland, infratemporal fossa, and submandibular gland. It shows the physiology of inferior alveolar nerve block for dental procedures, Ludwig's angina, and swelling of the parotid gland.

Anterior View of Neck (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Head and Neck - Part 3, Neck)

Focus Medica

This animated program examines the anatomy of neck, focusing on the anterior view. It looks at carotid artery occlusion, carotid sinus, and carotid body, central venous line, Chassiagnacs tubercle, enlarged lymph nodes of the neck, thyroid enlargement, and torticollis.

Posterior View of Neck (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Head and Neck - Part 3, Neck)

Focus Medica

This animated program examines the anatomy of the neck, focusing on the posterior view of neck. It looks at the location of the vertebral artery and illustrates what happens when the neck muscles spasm.

Sagittal Section of Head and Neck - Parasagittal Section (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Head and Neck - Part 3, Neck)

Focus Medica

This animated video looks at the anatomy and physiology of the neck, presenting a parasagittal section.

Interior of Cerebrum - Nuclei, Horizontal and Coronal Sections (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Neuroanatomy)

Focus Medica

This animated video explores the anatomy and physiology of the interior regions of the cerebrum, looking at the nuclei and horizontal and coronal sections. It also examines athetosis, chorea, damage to the internal capsule, Huntington's disease, Parkinson’s disease and Sydenham’s chorea.

Brainstem - External Features (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Neuroanatomy)

Focus Medica

This animated program explores the anatomy and physiology of the external features of the brainstem. It considers brainstem compression, brainstem herniation, extraocular muscle movements, lesions of the medulla oblongata, lesions of the midbrain, and lesions of the pons.

Brainstem - Internal Features (Digital Anatomy Atlas: Neuroanatomy)

Focus Medica

This animated program explores the anatomy and physiology of the internal features of the brainstem. It discusses basilar artery thrombosis, blood supply to the brainstem, lateral medullary syndrome, pontine hemorrhage and Weber's syndrome.

Can Shopping Really Make You Happier? (Your Brain on Money, Season 1)

Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship

If retail therapy is one of your go-to coping mechanisms, we’ve got some news for you. There are scientifically-proven ways to spend money and increase your happiness, but hitting the mall isn’t one of them. Psychology professor Michael Norton and author Jenny Santi explain how your brain responds to spending time or money on other people (rather than yourself!)

Knots: A Forced Marriage Story

Filmhub

46 states still allow some form of child marriage leading to hundreds of thousands of girls and women in forced marriages. This documentary shines a light on this practice and its damaging effects through interviews with those who have survived it.

Can Monkeys Help You Conquer the Stock Market? See the Science Behind Money (Your Brain on Money, Season 1)

Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship

Stop! Before you make a big gamble on the stock market, see how millions of years of evolution affect humans’ ability to make sound financial decisions. A neuroscientist studying monkeys explains why money makes the world go ‘round and more importantly, why it sometimes makes us do irrational things. Understand the science behind stock market bubbles, so you never get trapped on the wrong side of one.

Makhala: My Story About Anorexia

Film Ideas

As a young teen, Makhala was depressed, anxious and dealing with anorexia. Hospitalized, she was told her life would likely end in 2 weeks without proper nourishment. But then an amazing thing happened. Instantly identifying with a fragile animal about to be put down she was gripped by a need to save it and in turn saved herself. Today she is inspired to help others avoid the downward spirals that nearly crushed her and speaks regularly to kids about depression and anxiety. She's also hoping to establish an equine-assisted therapy school.

Nutrition Controversies

VISUALZ

Depending on who’s doing the talking, the messages about food and nutrition that students hear can be confusing and even outright contradictory. In this video, the host and two teens take a closer look at controversial nutrition topics to get the straight facts on food safety, organic foods, genetically engineered foods, food allergies, MSG, functional foods, dietary supplements, and more. An entertaining and enlightening video! Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (23 minutes)

Portion Size Me: A Study of Healthy Fast-Food Choices

VISUALZ

In response to the widely seen documentary Super Size Me, this video follows two college students as they eat only fast food for a month—losing weight and lowering their cholesterol levels in the process. The trick? Aaron and Ellen stay within portion sizes appropriate for their body types. The experiment was organized and documented by Dr. James Painter of Eastern Illinois University’s School of Family and Consumer Sciences and monitored by a physician and nutrition expert. Focusing on the dangers of eating too much rather than on restrictive diet warnings, the program shows that smart eating is possible even with limited food choices. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (24 minutes)

Project Nutrition for Life

VISUALZ

This video follows a group of middle schoolers as they embark on a school project that’s all about making healthy food choices. By focusing on how to use the USDA’s MyPyramid, how foods affect the body, and how to use food labels to make healthy choices, Project Nutrition for Life shows that good nutrition is a lifelong project. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (15 minutes)

Menu Planning: Toddlers, Pregnancy, and the Elderly

ClickView Pty Limited

Whether the setting is a preschool, hospital, or retirement home, it's vital for those who plan meals and menus to understand the dietary requirements of particular age groups. This program explains the nutrients our bodies require for optimum health and how those requirements change throughout our lives. Overviewing the stages of the human life cycle, the video highlights the basic nutritional needs in each phase and encourages thoughtful, detailed meal planning for toddlers, expectant mothers, and seniors. Real-life examples and practical tips from experts are provided throughout the film. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (19 minutes)

Fixing Fat: Fat Files

BBC Worldwide Learning

This episode examines the way in which the traditional weight-loss advice of dieting and exercising works for only five percent of the millions of us who are fighting flab. An operation that reduces the size of the stomach is a solution, but most overweight people would much prefer to take drugs to help them become thin. However, such medicines can cause dangerous—even fatal—side effects. Thus, a food of the future containing natural ingredients that can help us feel satiated and prevent us from overeating is being cooked up. A BBC Production. (49 minutes)

Eating for Optimal Health

Benjamin Cummings

Eating for optimal health can be a formidable task-especially during the teens and twenties, when metabolic changes, new social situations, and more challenging responsibilities can turn life upside down. In this program, young adults discuss the diverse elements that go into making healthy food choices. Topics include the components of a balanced diet, how to interpret food labels, and how to recognize and overcome barriers to healthy eating. (30 minutes)

Managing Your Weight

Benjamin Cummings

This program examines the role of exercise, dieting, and other weight control strategies in attaining optimal health while skewering fad diets and risky or useless products, which only serve to undermine healthy weight management. Psychosocial factors that distort views on what constitutes a healthy look and weight are also considered, as young adults explore the dynamics of body image and the issues involved in eating disorders. (29 minutes)

The Silent Hunger: Anorexia and Bulimia

NRS Group

This program answers two important questions: what are eating disorders, and what causes them? The program specifically examines anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating syndrome. Seven females who have all suffered from eating disorders, the father of a woman who died as a result of her disorder, and health professionals offer their insights and knowledge. These interviews are highlighted by dramatic sequences designed to encourage a greater understanding of the issues and emotions associated with eating disorders. (46 minutes)

Dying to Be Thin

Medstar Television

This program profiles a young woman obsessed with the desire to be thin. It has taken her four hospitalizations and years of outpatient therapy to help her overcome her problem. Doctors in this program discuss the characteristics of anorexia nervosa and bulimia and identify those most likely to be affected by these disorders. Self-starvation and binging and purging can lead to cardiac problems and a cessation of the menstrual cycle. And although great efforts have been made to educate people about eating disorders, they continue to represent a nationwide problem. (18 minutes)

The Brain and Food: Secrets of Your Mind

Nightline

The brain may be the control center of the human nervous system as well as the chief focus of neurological research, but its link with another organ-the stomach-is a topic of increasing interest and study. This ABC News program looks at the brain's complex relationship with food and its role in America's obesity epidemic. With help from sophisticated imaging techniques, viewers go inside an obese person's brain to see how it responds to fattening foods. Case studies include an overweight woman who has tried everything from diets to bariatric surgery to manage her constant eating compulsion and is now turning to brain surgery-the most radical weight loss procedure ever attempted. Another story features a woman with a disturbing form of somnambulism: she eats in her sleep. Does brain research offer her any hope? A part of the series Secrets of Your Mind: Why We Do What We Do. (38 minutes)

Designing Menus for Healthy Diets

ClickView Pty Limited

Jesse's mother has to work late, so Jesse is responsible for cooking the family a healthy meal-but he has no idea which ingredients to choose or how long the preparation will take. This program follows Jesse as he learns how to plan a well-balanced menu that fits in with a busy lifestyle. The video discusses the functioning of nutrients and their role in wholesome meals; menu-planning and basic items to keep on hand; and the growing trend of relying on convenience foods in today's fast-paced society. Produced in Australia. A viewable/printable worksheet is available online. (23 minutes)

The Future of Our Body 2: The Future Of… (Series 2)

Parthenon Entertainment

Real or imagined, we all see physical defects in ourselves. This film shows how scientists work to correct these flaws, including virtual therapy for people with eating disorders. The Future Of… (Series 2). (25 minutes)