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...

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...

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 highlights the importance of being aware of your blood pressure level for personal health. It emphasizes the low percentage of people who regularly get tested and promotes a campaign in Britain to encourage better awareness....

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There have been lots of recommendations over the years to eat a low-sodium diet. We've talked about the evidence on this before. Well, get ready to taste salt again. Research points to the conclusion that low sodium diets don't do much...

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...

Serotonin is a brain chemical, also called neurotransmitter that plays a role in controlling your mood and anxiety. Low levels of this in your brain contribute to depression and anxiety. Therefore, many of the medications...

In this video, we discuss the four major classes of diuretic medications, where they act in the nephron, and their major functions and indications for treating high blood pressure.

In this video, we discuss the mechanisms of the macula densa cells in regulating GFR and blood pressure.<br/>

This video tutorial covers the primary systemic arteries in the body with a brief discussion of arterial blood pressure, pulses and anastomoses.

In this video, we will use the Poiseuille Equation and several diagrams to understand the factors that affect blood flow through the circulatory system.

This is an educational video that explains the structure and function of the heart and blood vessels in the human body, as part of the circulatory system. The video provides detailed explanations of the chambers, valves, and blood...

Many survivalists have cited urine as a great way to avoid being dehydrated in extreme situations but that isn't completely true. Despite being composed of almost 95% water, pee still has waste and trace amounts of bacteria that could...

Salty foods are delicious, but for decades we've been told that sodium in our diets is a bad thing. Recent studies suggest that while limiting salt intake is probably a good idea for people with high blood pressure, it probably isn't...

Salty foods are delicious, but for decades we've been told that sodium in our diets is a bad thing. Recent studies suggest that while limiting salt intake is probably a good idea for people with high blood pressure, it probably isn't...

ACE Inhibitor Side Effects | Ramipril, Enalapril, Captopril, Perindopril | Causes and Why They Occur



ACE inhibitors (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) are medications that are used for high blood pressure...

(Part 1 of 4)) That's the open question. To what extent can any diet ultimately promote lasting good health for life? And if so, is the Paleo Diet the one? The only one? Chris Kresser, "a practitioner of integrative and functional...

Generally, when you think of carbon monoxide, nothing good comes to mind. And that’s… pretty reasonable. But elephant seals show us how we might be able to use carbon monoxide as an effective therapy for heart attacks and strokes.

Everyone's concerned about what to eat, and many are turning to low-fat diets as a way to curb their weight. It makes sense, right? It's literally in the name, low fat. It will make you less fat! WRONG. You could actually gain weight by...

What is Homeostasis? | Physiology | Biology | FuseSchool Homeostasis is a term first defined by Claude Bernard in 1865. It means maintaining a constant internal environment. Senses all around the body are measuring various things and...

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...

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...

Coffee: Health Benefits and Risks



In this lesson, we discuss animal model findings, cohort studies and meta-analyses concerning health benefits (neurological protection, liver health, cancer reduction) and health risks of...