If you play a contact sport like football, or know someone who does, what should you know about concussions and health risks? Not being the most active person around, I asked Doug Martini, a PhD student in the University of Michigan Neurosport Research Laboratory, what he thought it was important t
Want someone to notice you? What are some things you can be doing to show them what a great person you are so they fall for you in no time? Well, if you look to psychology, the obvious and not so obvious tips, here are a few psychological tricks that can make anyone fall for you. Writer: Michal Mit
Are green potato chips bad for you? Risk Bites takes a look at whether fears over green potato chips are just an urban myth, or whether there's more to them. RESOURCES Useful websites: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations: http://www.fao.org/docrep/x5415e/x5415e01.htm Interna
In this video, we're going to talk about the different types of thoughts that can lead to intrusive thoughts. We'll also discuss how to deal with them and how to change the way you think about yourself. If you're struggling with intrusive thoughts, this video is for you. We'll discuss the different
Is using a phone while driving dangerous? In the second of a two-parter, Risk Bites looks at cell phone use and distracted driving. This week's Risk Bites team: David Faulkner (Script, post-production) Ray Bingham (Technical Advice) Andrew Maynard (all the other stuff) Additional information:
In this video, we're going to take a look at the shocking effects of caffeine on mental health. We're going to discuss how caffeine can affect your mood, cognitive function, and sleep. If you're like most people, you probably drink coffee to boost your energy levels. But is that really a good idea?
On this episode of Animal Fact Files discover the largest rodents living on our planet today! They're like giant guinea pigs!! Also apparently I can't decide how to pronounce their name, so you're getting a range of options! =P You can learn more on: Twitter - https://twitter.com/animalfactfiles Fa
Have you ever wondered what your sleep schedule says about you? What really dictates your choice of sleep schedule? Here’s a comparison of the two extremes, a morning lark and a night owl. Writer: Emmalina Alessandrya Script Editor: Michal Mitchell Script manager: Kelly Soong Voice Over: Amanda Si
What makes you less attractive or unattractive to others? What holds you back from success with dating or attracting your crush? What if it goes beyond physical appearance? We got you covered. In this video, we'll be talking about the psychological things that make you unattractive. Writer: Sya
Could the simple act of sitting around on our backsides for too long be bad for our health? Quite possibly! This week's Risk Bites team: David Faulkner (Script, post-production) Andrew Maynard (all the other stuff) Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/RiskBites Sources: Healy, Gen
Are you looking for dating advice on how to make someone chase you? Psychologists and researchers have long been developing studies to find out what exactly it is that makes someone attractive. Good looks? Pleasant voice? Positive attitude? While these are goals anyone would want to achieve, indeed
The habits you have, good and bad, are mostly subconscious. It's not something you often give much thought to, but these little things have been dropping hints about your personality all along. So, are you curious about what links your personality and your habits? Here are a few habits that reveal y
