Testicular cancer - Ben's story

Ben Bowers is a Movember Ambassador and has suffered with testicular cancer twice, calling for both of his testicles to be removed. Here he shares his story to help spread awareness about the disease and talk about how Movember can help men like him in the future.

How caffeine and alcohol affect your sleep | Sleeping with Science, a TED series

Caffeine wakes you up, and alcohol makes you nod off, right? It's not that simple. Sleep scientist Matt Walker takes us into the eye-opening ways that these drinks affect the quantity and quality of our sleep.  Sleeping with Science, a TED series, uncovers the facts and secrets behind our nightly slumber.

How sleep affects your emotions | Sleeping with Science, a TED series

It's not just your imagination -- you're more irritable when you're low on zzzzs. Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains how our nightly slumber affects the emotional centers in our brains, and why we can think of sleep as first aid for our feelings.

Is skipping breakfast better for your health?

You might have heard the saying 'breakfast is the most important meal of the day'. But is that true? And is eating 2 meals a day actually better for your health?  Professor Tim Spector and Dr. Sarah Berry join Jonathan to explore the topic. 

Can you change your sleep schedule?

An early bird rises with the sun, springing out of bed abuzz with energy. Meanwhile, a night owl groggily rises much later, not hitting their stride until late in the day. How many people are truly night owls or early birds? And are our sleep schedules predetermined at birth, or can we change them? Explore how our circadian systems act as internal clocks to keep our bodies functioning properly. Created by Ted-Ed.

What to Eat to Improve Your Mood - The Diet that Decreases Depression and Anxiety by 33%

he most effective diet for mental health appears to be what is called the Mediterranean diet- this is a diet high in vegetables, fruit, legumes, beans, nuts, fish, unsaturated fats like olive oil, and it’s low in processed foods, red meat, and highly processed grains.    There have been a lot of studies on this type of diet, an overview of 41 studies involving over 1.5 million health adults found that a diet low in sugar, saturated fat and processed foods can reduce the risk of depression by 24%.  Decreasing the inflammatory index was found to decrease inflammation in other studies. And people who were very careful to closely follow the mediterranean diet decreased their risk of developing depression by 33%.   A handful of studies show that the Mediterranean Diet can be even helpful for people with bipolar or schizoaffective disorders.

Why Does Food Matter For Mental Health? Discover The Relationship Between Nutrition And Mood

There’s different types of stress. Mental Stress comes from external pressures like deadlines, expectations, demands. You can also be stressed physically from things like infections or surgery. These processes weaken your body’s defenses. But there is another type of stress that occurs at a cellular level, and it’s called oxidative stress.   Oxidative stress occurs when you get free radical formation that causes tissue damage.  Think of it as your body’s rusting process. You see this on a macro level when the paint on your car starts to fade over time from exposure to the oxygen in the air.  Well a similar thing happens in your body at a cellular level. We see the effects of oxidation with aging, cancer, heart disease and many other diseases. It’s also been linked to psychiatric illnesses like autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression and schizophrenia. Oxidative stress  affects all of the cells in your body, but the brain is particularly sensitive to oxidative stress.   Your body organs are made up a trillions of cells. Inside each cell you have the cell components called organelles. The mitochondria is one of these organelles that generates energy.The mitochondria take nutrients from the food we eat and convert it to energy. This chemical reaction uses oxygen and produces free radicals as a byproduct. Think of it as a manufacturing plant putting out harsh chemicals into the atmosphere.   Inside the mitochondria, these free radicals damage the DNA, and proteins that are inside of the cell. Certain nutrients neutralize the free radicals and these are called antioxidants. So if the food you eat contains enough antioxidants, then the mitochondria factory doesn’t produces as much toxic waste.  Here are some of antioxidants that are extracted from the food. Vitamin A which you can get from Dairy, eggs, and liver Vitamin C which comes from most fruits and vegetables, especially berries, oranges, and bell peppers Vitamin E which you can get from nuts and seeds, and green, leafy vegetables Beta-carotene: you get this with Brightly colored fruits and vegetables, like carrots, peas, spinach, and mangoes Lycopene which comes from Pink and red fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes and watermelon Lutein and selenium. Selenium comes from rice, corn and grains as well as nuts eggs, cheese and legumes  There is debate as to whether or not vitamin supplements really make in impact on changing the course of disease. This may have something to do with bioavailability. The supplement form may not be processed the same by the mitochondria as it is when it comes from food. Also high doses of some supplements like vitamin E and betacatorene are linked to increased risk of tumor growth.   There are external factors that increase free radical production inside the mitochondria. These are things like pollution, UV exposure, and cigarette smoke. Another thing you can do to reduce oxidative stress is reduce your exposure to UV light by wearing clothes that protect your skin and sun block. You should also minimizing your exposure to cigarette smoke.  Inflammation is an internal source of free radical production. Your diet choices also effect inflammation. Things like fried foods, high sugar and processed food increase inflammation.

How to manage your mood with food | 8 tips

Tips to help you explore the relationship between what you eat and how you feel. Improving your diet can help give you:  positive feelings, clearer thinking, more energy and calmer moods

 Mood Matters: How Food, Movement & Sleep Can Have an Impact on You

Did you know the way you eat, move and sleep can impact your mood? This video is meant for young people: it provides tips on healthy eating, movement and sleep habits.

Testicular cancer - MOVEMBER

Testicular cancer is currently one of the world's most curable cancers, with over 575,000 men living with and beyond testicular cancer today. 

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