Physics of the Human Body

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These interesting podcasts come from the University of Utah Department of Physics and Astronomy and describe how physics is utilized by the human body for every day activities like blood pressure, running vision, breathing, and hearing.  They talk about how strokes are caused, blisters are formed ,how sun screens work and how diseases are caused.   Listen as Richard ingebretsen MD, PhD helps us understand how physics helps to operate our bodies. 

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    • Jul 24, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 16m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    MRI - The Magnetic Resonance In Our Bodies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 14:39


    What exactly is an MRI scan?  Is there actually a magnet uses? What does resonance have to do with it?  Listen to this podcast and find out how magnets and resonance are used to image our bodies.

    X-rays in Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 18:17


    Most people have had and 'x-ray' most commonly at a dental office or a hospital.  But really, what is an x-ray, how are they produced and how do they interstice in the body to   create an image or treat cancer.  Listen to the podcast to learn about x-rays in medicine.

    The Physics of Sunscreens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 18:37


    We all put them on when we go out in the sun.  But few people know how they work.  Listen as we talk about the physics of sunscreens. 

    The Human Nervous System

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 20:05


    We all know the feeling when we stub our toe that it takes a second for us to feel the pain.  Why is that?  Listen and find out this and other crazy things about the human nervous system.

    The Human Ear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 12:46


    They are designed to hear the most quiet of sounds.  They help with balance.  And they make life so pleasurable.   Listen and find out how the ears hear. 

    The Human Eye

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 14:23


    We use them non-stop.  Did you know that as the light passes through to the back of the eye it is bathed in liquid? Listen to hear more about the incredible way we see.

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    Under Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 12:11


    From a hiatal hernia to varicose veins, pressure abnormalities can cause havoc in our bodies. 

    The Human Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 25:01


    Such an incredible organ to keep beating up to 100,000/day.  What is our blood pressure?  How fast does our blood move?  Listen and learn about the amazing human heart. 

    Those Electrons We Eat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 22:33


    When was the last time you went shopping to buy electrons at the food store?  Well, it was the last time you shopped.  Listen to find out how our body extracts energy from electrons,. It is after all our metabolism.

    Born to Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 19:51


    From the University of Utah's Department of Biology comes the incredible idea that humans's evolved to stand up right in large part to breathe better, so we can run a long, long time.   They said, "We are born to run." 

    Knee Pain - The Physics That Causes Our Knees to Hurt.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 17:27


    Do your knees hurts after doing squats?  Did you have knee pain after running?  All of this is explained by the physics surrounding our knees. 

    Walking - The Physics of Moving Our Legs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 9:58


    It is the first milestone of our lives - when we walk.  It is healthy? Is walking faster better?   How do we determine our maximum speed?  All this and more in this podcast on moving. 

    Physics, Bones and Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 13:42


    No question that the faster you are going, the more likely you are to get injured.  But what most people don't know, it is how quickly you stop that really matters.  It is all in the physics of trauma. 

    The Physics Behind Back Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 18:21


    Your back is sore and it's not the first time!   While many things can cause pain in the neck and lower back, in the end the laws of physics play a major role.  Listen and find out how. 

    Friction and the Cause of Joint,Tendon and Muscle Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 18:19


    You hike and the outside of the knee hurts, you play tennis and the outside of your elbow hurts, and sometimes you have pain on the inside of the knee.  What do all of these have in common?  Friction!  This podcast talks about how friction causes pain in our tendons,  muscles and joints.  

    The Physics of Blisters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 20:23


    What role does physics play in the creation of a blister?  Well, it is everything. Listen in as we learn how to prevent blisters by understanding physics. 

    Arches and the Physics of Foot Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 14:42


    Do you feet hurt after standing or walking?  Do they hurt when running?  The problem is likely how forces are being  unevenly distributed in your feet.  Listen as Dr. Richard Ingebretsen helps us know the physics of foot pain.

    How the Body Detects Acceleration: Vertigo and Newton's Laws

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 13:28


    What do vertigo and acceleration have in common?  How do Newton's laws help  the human body locate itself in space? Listen as Dr. Richard Ingebretsen talks about a very common illness caused by the laws of physics. 

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