In Good Shape (engl.)

The "in good shape" studio discussion: each week we invite an expert to the studio to talk about issues concerning health and well-being.

Videos

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What is the larynx — and how does it work?

The larynx acts like a valve in your throat—but it also gives your voice its unique sound and emotional depth. Discover how this small organ does big things in our animated explainer.

6:40

Five plants people take against cancer: Do they really help?

Ginger, mistletoe, tulsi – many plants are said to have medicinal properties that help against cancer. We take a look at what science has to say about five of the most popular complementary treatments.

4:58

The health benefits of coffee

For years, coffee had a bad rap — said to harm the heart or even cause cancer. But new studies have linked it to a number of health benefits.

3:12

How do our nervous systems work?

Our bodies are full of nerves! How do they work? Why do we have an autonomic and a somatic nervous system? When do the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems kick in? And what's with the vagus nerve?