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Jörg Gero Grüner
Health topics, simply explained and animated.
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The truth about body fat, and why it is also good for you
The truth about body fat, and why it is also good for you
Body fat often gets a bad rap, but it stores energy and is essential for numerous metabolic processes.
Is your gut your second brain?
Is your gut your second brain?
The gut has its own nervous system, houses trillions of microorganisms and mirrors your emotions.
What does the bladder actually do?
What does the bladder actually do?
The bladder’s job is simple – to collect urine. But what causes incontinence and bladder infections?
What does the spleen do?
What does the spleen do?
The spleen is part of the immune system and removes old blood cells, bacteria, and tumor cells out of the blood.
The heart – a super organ
The heart – a super organ
How does the heart work? Our super organ explained simply!
A day in the life of your brain
A day in the life of your brain
Your brain has about 170 billion worker-cells — and they stay busy around the clock.
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