Episode 3
Going behind the headlines to answer health questions. Does caffeine really help us to stay alert and what are the alternatives? Ways to boost our brains are put to the test.
Does caffeine really help us to stay alert and what are the alternatives? In this programme some surprising ways to boost our brains are put to the test.
Also medical journalist Michael Mosley examines the growing trend for electronic cigarettes and asks if they are safe. Dr Chris van Tulleken investigates if household chores can count as exercise. Dr Saleyha Ahsan gives first-aid tips on how to treat someone suffering from hypothermia and surgeon Gabriel Weston sees life-saving surgery that involves removing all the blood from a patient's body.
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A&E doctor Saleyha Ahsan shows how to spot and treat hypothermia.
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Can zapping your brain with electricity make you think faster? Michael has a go!
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We test three unusual-sounding alternatives to caffeine
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What to do if you encounter someone suffering from hypothermia
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Can you get fit simply by doing the housework?
Duration: 06:23
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Shocking surgery in which all the patient's blood is drained
Duration: 07:47
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Christopher van Tulleken |
| Presenter | Michael Mosley |
| Presenter | Gabriel Weston |
| Presenter | Saleyha Ahsan |
| Executive Producer | Jacqueline Smith |
| Series Producer | Graeme Thomson |
| Producer | Alex Freeman |
Broadcasts
- Wed 29 Oct 2014 21:00
- Mon 3 Nov 2014 23:15ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
- Thu 4 Dec 2014 01:25
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