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Type 2 diabetes across the globe: What's going on?


Journey across the world and uncover why there is a global epidemic of type 2 diabetes and bust some of the myths around it.
Take part now ❯Type 2 diabetes across the globe: What's going on?
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The fight against obesity


How are we battling the unrelenting rise in obesity? And how could the government help?
Watch now ❯The fight against obesityThe science of nutrition and healthy eating
This free course, The science of nutrition and healthy eating, looks at the science behind nutrition, covering aspects of biology, chemistry and physics as well as giving some insight into healthier eating. Reading food labels, choosing healthier foods, hydrating appropriately and understanding how we taste food will allow you to be more informed about the choices you make about the food you eat.
Learn more ❯The science of nutrition and healthy eatingMind, Body, Media
A collection of resources to help ensure the wellbeing of your family.
Read more❯Mind, Body, MediaInvestigating addiction
What makes some people develop an addiction while others don't? Could genes or social environment influence addictive behaviours? In this album, scientists in the US and the UK explore the psychology and biology of addiction by subjecting a recovering alcoholic and his sister, a non-addict, to a range of physiological, psychological and genetic studies. The results raise interesting questions about brain patterns underlying addictions, and how addiction should be treated. This material forms part of The Open University course SD805 Issues in brain and behaviour.
Watch now ❯Investigating addictionEating to win: activity, diet and weight control
What should we eat before and after exercise? This free course, Eating to win: activity, diet and weight control, examines the importance of nutrition in physical activity, sport and weight management. The role that physical activity has alongside nutrition in controlling body weight will be discussed, as will considerations for pre-exercise and post-exercise nutrition and hydration.
Learn more ❯Eating to win: activity, diet and weight control
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