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The Art of Breathing
Science, Maths & Technology

The Art of Breathing

...health of mind as well as body. The audio track uses the case study of a primary school teacher monitored over the course of a day, revealing that some stress might be good for you; and experts shed light on the significance of stress using studies of baboons. This material forms part of The Open University course SK277 Human biology... The Art of Breathing A short...
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Audio 53 mins
The Bottom Line Expert Opinion: The Volkswagen Scandal
Money & Business

The Bottom Line Expert Opinion: The Volkswagen Scandal

...public alike in the last month. Specifically, it was discovered that VW had intentionally been using technology for the purpose of emission rigging. The company, not surprisingly, has suffered a major hit to its reputation and stock price. Only this year, VW had become the largest automaker in the world by sales. Now commentators and the public alike wonder not only how...
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Article 5 mins
Five reasons why you should care about mindfulness
Health, Sports & Psychology

Five reasons why you should care about mindfulness

...Health Awareness Week was mindfulness, that’s because the Mental Health Foundation thought it was something that is really beneficial. Mindfulness has become increasingly cited in research too, back in 1970 about two dozen articles were published related to mindfulness, by 2014 there were nearly 20,000 articles. A practical tip: Try out this Mental Health Foundation...
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Article 10 mins
Learning while caring
Health, Sports & Psychology

Learning while caring

Without the right support carers can find it difficult to access learning while caring. In her interview with Tony Collins-Moore, Dr Nichola Kentzer explores how much can be achieved if the right help is available...Find out more about The Open University's Health and Wellbeing courses.
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Article 5 mins
Open Thinking
OpenLearn Ireland

Open Thinking

...sequence hints at the rich diversity of the world class research that is undertaken both on the main Walton Hall campus and in collaboration with top ranked institutions elsewhere in the UK and worldwide. Follow the listed links to find out more about the depth and breadth of Open University research, or to explore the repository of publications in Open Research Online....
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Video 2 mins
Introducing ageing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing ageing

...Health Organization estimates that globally the proportion of people aged over 60 will double from 11% in 2000 to 22% in 2050 (WHO, 2012). These big changes can have really significant effects on individuals and on society more widely. [Described image] Figure 1 You may have seen headlines and comments like these yourself. But is this really the whole story? Do older...
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Level 1: Introductory 11 hrs
Marketing food to children and young people: Why it matters even more in the digital age
Education & Development

Marketing food to children and young people: Why it matters even more in the digital age

...health and mental health throughout childhood and through the rest of life. The reasons for this rapid rise in obesity are considered to be environmental: living and working conditions that promote stress and job insecurity and don’t support home food preparation; food production, processing, pricing and subsidy systems; and urban planning and deprivation that doesn’t...
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Article 10 mins
Environment: journeys through a changing world
Nature & Environment

Environment: journeys through a changing world

...Health Centre talks about improvements in the locals' health and well-being. The Negative Effect of Gorilla Tourism HIV and crime. A doctor from the Bwindi Community Health Centre and a conservation representative outline the problems that were created when soldiers and tourists arrived. Contact with Gorillas Conservation workers explain how humans pass on disease to...
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Audio 1 hr 1 min