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Episode 3

Going behind the headlines to answer health questions. Does caffeine really help us to stay alert and what are the alternatives? Ways to boost our brains are put to the test.

Does caffeine really help us to stay alert and what are the alternatives? In this programme some surprising ways to boost our brains are put to the test.

Also medical journalist Michael Mosley examines the growing trend for electronic cigarettes and asks if they are safe. Dr Chris van Tulleken investigates if household chores can count as exercise. Dr Saleyha Ahsan gives first-aid tips on how to treat someone suffering from hypothermia and surgeon Gabriel Weston sees life-saving surgery that involves removing all the blood from a patient's body.

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    Learning About Us

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    Black Caffeine

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    40 Cups of Coffee

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    Funshine

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    Guitars About Town

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    Forty Cups of Coffee

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    Popular People

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    Forensics Lab

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    Unanswered Questions

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    Best Day Ever

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    High On Life

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    Hope Springs Eternal

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    Bring the Pain

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    Pain

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    Walk in the Rain

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    Around the World

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    Dr. Wanna Do

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Christopher van Tulleken
Presenter Michael Mosley
Presenter Gabriel Weston
Presenter Saleyha Ahsan
Executive Producer Jacqueline Smith
Series Producer Graeme Thomson
Producer Alex Freeman

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