Health
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Exploding Head Syndrome, Not Science Fiction!
Have you ever shot out of your bed because of a loud bang or crash? Perhaps a flash of light accompanied the heart-stopping sound? After hearing the noise, did you then walk around the house to investigate only to find nothing seemed to be out of place? No windows were broken, nothing fell off any shelves, and your dog or…
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Breathing Techniques if You Have Respiratory Illness
If you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 or Pneumonia, why not give yourself the best chance of getting through your illness? These lung exercises/techniques should help.
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How Does Traditional Chinese Medicine Work?
What Is Traditional Chinese Medicine? Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has evolved over thousands of years. They use an approach to mind and body treatment in the form of exercises like Tai Chi as well as herbal products to address health problems. Traditional Chinese medicine is popular around the world as a form of medical treatment. A popular form you probably have…
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How Anxiety Affects the Body
Anxiety is a natural human response to stress, and it can affect the body in many different ways. When you feel anxious, your body goes into “fight or flight” mode, which is a physiological response to perceived danger. This response can cause a variety of physical symptoms, including: Rapid heart rate Increased blood pressure Shortness of breath Chest pain Dizziness…
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Shift Work and Health
Living outside “normal” hours can be bad for your body. A small research study of ten people showed that when their schedule was knocked out of whack, they quickly started showing symptoms that lead to diabetes. What other health risks do these shift workers face?
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Tempers Flare In Holiday Shopping Lines
A news anchor reports from Altamonte mall, where hordes of people attempted to push their way into department stores for Black Friday sales. Name some of the situational aspects and stimuli which lead to holiday shopping stress.
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The Epidemic of College Smoking
It is argued that college smoking rates are increasing and reaching epidemic proportions. This documentary contains research findings and anecdotal evidence from students. What aspects of the college experience promote or contribute to smoking behavior? What do you think it means that the students in the video werent interested in quitting smoking immediately, but down the road?
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Depression: An Upcoming Program on PBS
A preview of PBS documentary, Depression: Out of the Shadows, shows how depression affects people from all cultures and every walk of life. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 21 million American adults are diagnosed annually. What does the video recommend as one way to overcome depression?
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Should Fat Flyers Pay More?
CBS News Online discusses United Airlines’ new policy regarding overweight passengers; United Airlines requires large passengers to purchase two seats. Considering the American male and females average size has increased over the years, should United Airlines increase their seat size rather than require large passengers purchase multiple seats? How does Marilyn Wann call attention to size discrimination on planes? Recently…
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Herbs and Alternative Medicine: What is Ayurvedic Medicine?
In this clip Charlotte offers a brief explanation of ayurvedic medicine. She discusses the doshas, and contrasts ayurveda with western medicine. What does ayurvedic medicine focus on, according to Charlotte?
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From Male Supermodel to Spiritual Healer: Yogi Cameron Alborzian
The Today Show documents Yogi Cameron Alborzian and his assessment of Toni, a busy mom. As opposed to looking at Tonis health history, he examines her pulse, fingernails, skin, and eyes. He also uses ayurveda to treat a former athlete, Tamara. What combination of treatment did Cameron use with Toni? Which dosha did Toni have an excess of and what…
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Curanderas
Curanderas: Awakening the Spirit shows interviews of four southwestern curanderas and curanderos in New Mexico. Each interviewee recounts their personal history and how curanderismo played a part in their lives. They each show different methods for healing; what methods featured can you identify? What overarching illnesses are curanderos attempting to treat?
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Native American Shamanism
This brief clip gives an overview of Shamanism; natural and supernatural, human and nature are intertwined. This clip acts as a preview to the advent of Hmong Shamans to America. Considering the influence the worlds population has on its environment, what can we learn from the Shaman way of life?
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Cultural Competence
This clip depicts how someone might feel in an unfamiliar hospital where their culture is not the dominant one. If they do not have someone who can help them interpret situations and communicate effectively with them, it can be an extremely frightening experience. What is the definition of cultural competency?
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Cultural Diversity Health Care
This video discusses the importance of cultural diversity in the healthcare system of New South Wales, Australia. It highlights the fact that individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds may have different needs and may be at higher risk for poorer health outcomes. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding the needs of patients from diverse backgrounds and providing language…
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Becoming American: Wealth Equals Health
“Becoming American: Wealth Equals Health” is a saying that highlights the correlation between an individual’s financial status and their overall health and well-being in the United States. It suggests that those who are more affluent tend to have better access to healthcare, nutritious food, fitness facilities, and other resources that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Conversely, those who are less…
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How Unemployment Affects Families
Another segment from Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? shows a roundtable discussion amongst unemployed members of a community who have recognized how unemployment affects the family as a whole. What are some run-off ramifications that children of unemployed parents face? How does it change the family dynamic?
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On Living Longer
Dr. Craig Wilcox discusses his study of Okinawans and tries to identify reasons for their long lifespan. According to the study, their body ages slower than their calendar age. Dr. Wilcox examines family health history, hormone levels, and lifestyle. Not only do Okinawans have a longer lifespan than the worlds population, but they also have low incidence of many diseases…
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Does Religion Benefit Society?
This clip focuses on the benefits found between religion and overall wellness (emotional and physical) as well as how religious people measure against others in society. The creator of the film cautions viewers that he has compiled references that show a link between religion and its benefits and has not intended it for use against other religions or beliefs. What…
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How Anxiety Affects the Body
According to AnswersTV, anxiety is more common than depression in the U.S. There are a number of factors in the brains chemistry that contribute to anxiety. Low levels of serotonin can contribute to an anxiety disorder. The clip gives an overview of the function of neurotransmitters. What neural abnormalities might people with anxiety disorders have?
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Wild Divine: Relaxing Stress Relief Games
The Wild Divine is a multimedia solution to promote self-care and wellness by combining games and exercises that include guided meditation and relaxation techniques. The website includes calming scenery. This clip shows how the Wild Divine website uses biofeedback hardware to assess the state of your mind and body. Do you think this program reduces levels anxiety and/or stress?
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Poverty, Stress, and Diabetes Among Native Americans
Dr. Donald Warne discusses the biochemical connection between living in poverty and blood sugar levels. As a preview to his segment Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? Dr. Warne calls attention to the difficult situation Native Americans face during tough economic times. Consider the United States as a whole; how might the current economic climate affect the health of…
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Anti-Stress Video Game
According to this ScienCentral video clip, reducing perceived social threat should reduce stress. He used two games: a smile game and a flower game, which both draw the eye to positive imagery (picking the smiling face or a flower with a certain number of petals). What hormone did the researcher measure? Why did he test telemarketers? How is virtual reality…
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Self-Effacing Humor: Comedian Rodney Dangerfield
Rodney Dangerfield delivers one of his no respect routines and other examples of self-effacing humor. Dangerfield jokes about his love life and appearance in particular. How could a sense of humor like Rodney Dangerfields shield one from the negative effects of stress?
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Scotty Nguyen Goads Opponents
Professional poker player Scotty Nguyen goads his opponents by using profanity, insults, and criticizing their play. This montage of footage is from the 2008 World Series of Poker. What is an acute stressor? What is one way to cope with acute stressors? How could Scottys opponents have coped better with the annoying antics?
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