Royal Institution Christmas Lectures

Nancy Rothwell: Staying Alive: The body in balance

From burning off that extra piece of pudding to keeping cool, our bodies are juggling all sorts of chemical reactions to keep us alive and healthy. Over the course of five lectures, Nancy Rothwell takes a closer look at the physiological processes that help our bodies stay in balance, and reveals what can happen when that balance tips the wrong way.
Where to Watch Nancy Rothwell: Staying Alive: The body in balance
5 Episodes
  • Staying Alive: The Body in Balance: Sense and Sensitivity
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    Staying Alive: The Body in Balance: Sense and SensitivityEpisode 1
  • Staying Alive: The Body in Balance: Fats and Figures
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    Staying Alive: The Body in Balance: Fats and FiguresEpisode 2
  • Staying Alive: The Body in Balance: Chilling Out
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    Staying Alive: The Body in Balance: Chilling OutEpisode 3
  • Staying Alive: The Body in Balance: Times of our lives
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    Staying Alive: The Body in Balance: Times of our livesEpisode 4
  • Staying Alive: The Body in Balance: Pushing the Limits
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    Staying Alive: The Body in Balance: Pushing the LimitsEpisode 5
 
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