Animation showing the build up of plaque in the arteries, slowing or blocking the flow of blood in the body

An animation of a heart bypass procedure

An animated look at coronary artery disease

Animation showing how high blood pressure effects the body and describes what to know when checking your blood pressure.

The circulatory system is a vast, complex network of blood vessels that serve as highways for transporting blood which contains life-sustaining molecules, such as nutrients, gasses, hormones and waste products, to the various organs of...

Experts use veins to draw blood for blood testing, blood donation, and more because the structure and position of veins make it easier to draw blood out of as compared to arteries. It may also be dangerous to draw blood from arteries.

Sitting for long periods can cause blood clots due to impeded flow of blood. Sitting without moving much can cause the blood to clot according to the effects of gravity. This doesn’t happen during sleep since we do move our bodies during...

The cold air produced by ACs is not inherently harmful. However, you may start to see symptoms of air conditioning sickness if your AC fails to restrain the bacteria, mold, fungi, dander, etc., that are thriving in the air-conditioned...

A type of lipid found in the tissues of humans and other animals.
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Our thumbs are complex instruments; we need big brains to control them. Are they the reason behind the evolution of superior human intelligence? Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. The evolution of our hands and our large brains are...

We dissect and examine a cow\u2019s heart to show the position and function of different parts. This includes the coronary artery, ventricles, atria, pericardium and the thickness of the muscle tissue. Biology - Human Body - Learning...

Four parts belonging to systems within the human body are shown, but which is the odd one out?
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The story of one man's life-saving heart transplant operation.
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Explore effective ways to shield your body from severe cold conditions, as demonstrated during a harsh winter in Chicago with record low temperatures. Learn why our lips crack and fingers numb, and discover preventative measures from...

Dr. Forrester teaches about your circulatory system and muscular system.

This video delves into the extraordinary anatomy of giraffes, focusing on their large hearts and intricate circulatory system, which is essential for pumping blood to their lofty heads. It also covers their impressive lung capacity,...

In this video, viewers are encouraged to switch from traditional butter to cholesterol-reducing spreads enriched with plant sterols to lower LDL cholesterol levels and promote heart health. The message emphasizes the importance of making...

Elevate your health with the antioxidant power of fresh fruits and vegetables! Discover how the unique antioxidant properties in plant-based foods can boost your immune system, slow aging, and combat diseases like cancer. From...

This video provides important information about recognizing the warning signs of a heart attack, emphasizing that they can differ from the classic chest pain symptom, especially in women. It highlights the critical importance of seeking...

Vascular disease

In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy, discusses the anatomy of the dreaded brain freeze, or ice cream headache, or the obnoxiously long sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia.

This video covers the structure and function of the heart, the double circulatory system, the associated blood vessels, pacemaker cells and the coronary arteries.

Learn the roles of arteries, capillaries and veins and how they are adapted to those roles; as well how to calculated the rate of blood flow.