HBB: Morgan Spurlock’s “Super Size Me”
News Team member Victoria Rotimi recommends the documentary "Super Size Me" for its intimate portrayal of how fast food and lifestyle impact health.
Health Beyond the Blog: Dan Buettner and “Living to 100” Docuseries
News Team member Alexa Morales recommends the Netflix documentary series "Living to 100: The Secrets of the Blue Zones" with Dan Buettner to uncover how we can live longer, healthier lives.
Health Beyond the Blog: “Hack Your Health” on Netflix
News Team member Stephanie Oehler recommends documentary "Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut" on Netflix to improve popular understanding of gut health, immune support, and the microbiome.
Health Beyond the Blog: Take Care of Maya
Ellie Purinton recommends 'Take Care of Maya,' a stirring documentary that traces the Kowalski family's anguish after 10-year-old Maya is diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and the subsequent tragic events that unfold. The film scrutinizes the intersection of medical uncertainty, family rights, and a legal battle that leaves a family shattered and searching for justice.
Health Beyond the Blog: Exploring ‘Heroin(e)’ — A Netflix Documentary
Lexy Campbell recommends the poignant Netflix documentary, 'Heroin(e),' which delves deep into the opioid crisis in Huntington, West Virginia, often labeled as the overdose capital of the U.S. The film paints a compelling narrative by following three resilient women from diverse backgrounds, all united in their efforts to combat the devastating impact of drug addiction in their community.
Health Beyond the Blog: Opioids, Inc. Documentary
Today, we recommend a documentary about the opioid epidemic that focuses on the producers of these drugs. FRONTLINE showcases a 53-minute documentary on Insys, a pharmaceutical company that pushed consumers to use their opioid painkiller drug by bribing physicians and…