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Health & the Human Body Unit

01 Introduction

Introduction

04 UV Damage

Why is it important to protect our skin? And how do we do it?

07 GI Overview

How do all the organs of the GI system work together to nourish you?

10 Macronutrients Part 1

What are macronutrients, why do we need them, and how do we know if they're in our food?

13 Candy and Blood Sugar

Why do we love candy but it makes us feel so bad? What's a better way to get our sugar fix?

16 Spine and Spinal Cord

What is the difference between a spinal cord and a spinal column? Why do you need them?

19 Amygdala

Where does the fight/flight/freeze response come from? Our brains are good at protecting us from bears but not so much from public speaking. Find out why!

22 Habits

How do we form habits, and how can implementing the tiniest things change our lives for the better?

02 Bugs and Drugs

What are viruses, bacteria, and fungus? How are they different from each other and how are they treated?

05 Taking Care of Your Heart

How do our choices affect the heart and how can we help the heart do its job?