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.

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. 

Using sleep models to counter fatigue

MATES interviews a sleep specialist about the different sleep models that can measure sleep and fatigue.

Self Care

MATES' Leonard explains self care and the importance of looking after yourself.

How physical health affects mental health

A clear distinction is often made between “mind” and “body” – but mental health and physical health should not be thought of as separate. Learn more about the link between physical health and mental health.

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