In this live-action program viewers will learn that blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries and as the heart beats, it creates the pressure exerted by blood, moving blood throughout the circulatory...

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

In this video, we define the measurement of blood pressure and explore the current classifications for blood pressure using 5 examples.

Your heart gets a lot of attention from poets, songwriters, and storytellers, but today Hank's gonna tell you how it really works. The heart's ventricles, atria, and valves create a pump that maintains both high and low pressure to...

This video provides a clear and concise explanation of blood pressure as one of the vital signs that determine the body's overall health. It explains the concept of systolic and diastolic pressure, the measurement process, and the normal...

This video provides an engaging explanation of blood pressure and its impact on health. It breaks down the meaning of systolic and diastolic pressure, highlighting the importance of maintaining healthy levels to prevent hypertension....

High blood pressure or hypertension can affect anyone...and what you don't know about it really can hurt you. Take our Everwell Challenge and see how you measure up.

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Colorful animations and crisp video footage illustrate the vital process of circulation. The major characteristics and features of the circulatory systems are explored, with special emphasis placed on circulatory problems and caring for...

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Paul Andersen shows you how to use a sphygmomanometer to measure the systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The the describes the elements of the laboratory portion. The temperature is gradually lowered and the respiration rate of a...

This video is on economic growth and focuses on measuring economic growth and the nuances within it. The speaker discusses the significance of different measurement periods, the reliability of the economic growth indicator, and various...

Have you ever heard of metabolic syndrome? It’s something you should know about if you take antipsychotic medications. All of the antipsychotic medications increase the risk...

Ever wonder what causes the thump-thump sound of your heartbeat? It’s all to do with the valves. The sound of your heart beating can be attributed to your valves closing, and always in specific pairs. Separating the atria from the...

Discover why fitness is not always obvious from appearance. Rather, it is a measurement of how well your body operates on a daily basis. Find out how BMI, heart rate and blood pressure indicate how fit you are. Biology - Healthy Living -...

This video discusses the use of polygraphs or lie detectors in police interrogations. It explains how the polygraph operates by measuring physiological responses such as heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and perspiration. However,...

This video program explores the role of the body's circulatory and respiratory systems, emphasizing things we can do to maintain these important systems. Regular exercise, healthy eating habits, and not smoking are just a few of the...

It describes atmospheric pressure, its variation with altitude and ways of measuring it.

This video provides a brief overview of the importance of heart health and the tools used by physicians to monitor it. The video mentions the significance of maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, and medical checkups, as well as...

Introducing a portable monitor that allows travellers in remote areas to transmit their vital signs to a doctor. With minimal training, operators can connect ill or injured individuals to the vital link, measuring heart activity, blood...

It's an increasingly common sight in hospitals around the world: a nurse measures our height, weight, blood pressure, and attaches a glowing plastic clip to our finger. Suddenly, a digital screen reads out the oxygen level in our...

There is no ultimate threshold for pain in human beings. Researchers’ best guess is that the maximum pain a human can tolerate is somewhere higher than 11 dol (somewhere between childbirth and taking a blowtorch to your face). Your pain...

Step into the world of giraffes and discover some incredible secrets about these towering giants! Have you ever wondered how a giraffe’s heart powers its massive body or why their unique sleeping habits keep them alert? Explore how they...

The new breed of high-tech self-monitors (measuring heartrate, sleep, steps per day) might seem targeted at competitive athletes. But Talithia Williams, a statistician, makes a compelling case that all of us should be measuring and...

Mark Bertolini has long been a believer in how preventative measures such as meditation and yoga can dramatically change your health. Hear his predictions for where health care and medicine are heading as boomers age.