When it comes to cold weather we're not all in the same boat. Some of us can cope with low temperatures, while others are super sensitive, especially on their hands and feet. For some people extremities can become numb, painful, change colour or even develop into frostbite.
Usually, when it's cold, vasoconstriction helps to protect us against low temperat ... Show More
Today
Is scratching a mole really dangerous?
Moles can be flat, raised, discreet, or visible. They appear all over our skin and tend to increase in number over time. While these harmless little spots are generally not a cause for concern, they can sometimes be the source of skin cancer, so it’s important to keep an eye on t ... Show More
4m 41s
Today
What's the warm, fuzzy feeling we get when moved by love?
Have you ever been deeply moved when experiencing or witnessing a moment of powerful human connection? It might be the unexpected urge to hug a stranger at a music concert, for example, or a touching moment at an important life event like a birth, wedding or funeral. Well without ... Show More
5m 15s
Today
What is omotenashi, the Japanese art of hospitality?
In some cultures, being well at home is all about making sure that others feel well when visiting, by welcoming them in the right way. In Japan, for example, hospitality is like an art form, and even has a name: omotenashi. You can’t really translate the concept into English; the ... Show More
5m 19s
Feb 2021
Why shouldn't you drink a hot drink when you're cold?
It is a natural reflex. When it is cold, we want to warm up by drinking a hot drink, tea, coffee or hot chocolate for example. Unfortunately, that's a bad idea. Certainly, in the moment and for a short term, one feels a sensation of warmth, but it is immediately counterbalanced b ... Show More
1m 56s
Dec 2021
Is diabetes in Africa a ticking timebomb?
Africa has relatively low rates of diabetes.
But cases are rising faster than any other continent.
The condition causes the levels of glucose in the body to become too high.
Untreated it can damage the nerves, eyes, heart and even lead to death.
So, why is it a growing problem ac ... Show More
15m 1s
Jul 2021
Micro Wave: What Is 'Brain Freeze'?
Summer's here. Time for a cool treat. So, you grab a popsicle from the freezer. Ahh ... that's better. Until, out of nowhere, a sharp sudden pain rushes to your forehead. You've got brain freeze!We talk with neuroscientist Caroline Palavicino-Maggio about the science behind these ... Show More
9m 25s
Aug 2021
Ep 79 Hemophilia: A Hemorrhagic Disposition
Bumps and bruises. Cuts and scrapes. Gashes and gouges. Injuries small and large are familiar to all of us, but what happens when part of our body’s innate healing ability is disrupted? What happens, for instance, when the blood just won’t stop flowing? In this episode, we explor ... Show More
1h 32m