How a broken heart affects your body

Lesson by Roni Shanoada, directed by Joana Sus, NOMINT.

Losing a loved one can be one of the most traumatic experiences of a person’s life. Grief brings on a whole host of strong emotions that impact both our mental and physical health. But is it possible for these powerful feelings to endanger your life? In other words, can you actually die from a broken heart? Roni Shanoada explores how traumatic events can affect your body. 

What causes avalanches, and can you survive them?

Lesson by Simon Trautman, directed by Denys Spolitak.

Avalanches are the rapid descent of snow, ice, rock, or a combination of these down a slope. They can be destructive natural disasters and personal tragedies: killing an average of 27 people annually in the US. These alpine nightmares don’t just awaken out of nowhere; they need three specific conditions. So, what causes an avalanche? And is there any way to survive? Simon Trautman investigates. 

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