Behavior
Understand the importance of persuading the public to protect themselves during health crises. History shows that handwashing, social distancing and grassroots campaigning all play important roles in helping to shift behavior and save lives.
Premieres on May 11
at 8PM
Discover the little-known story of the innovations in science and medicine that doubled the human lifespan in less than a century, and celebrate the unsung heroes of public health who believed change was possible and acted on it.
Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer Episodes

S1 Ep3 | 53m 6s
Track the importance of data mapping and analysis in the quest to improve public health.

S1 Ep2 | 53m 6s
Learn about the surprisingly recent invention of medicine that combats illness directly.
Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer Extras

Using Behavioral Psychology to Encourage Healthy Habits
S1 Ep4 | 4m 14s
Behavioral scientists hired by advertising agencies use psychology to influence habits.

Florence Nightingale Used Creativity to Alter Hygiene Habits
S1 Ep4 | 4m 15s
Florence Nightingale used data and creativity to alter the course of human health.

How Gertrude Elion Became a Pioneer of Modern Medicine
S1 Ep3 | 5m 3s
Gertrude Elion's role in developing drugs made her a pioneer of modern medicine.

Alexander Fleming's Messy Desk Leads to a Major Discovery
S1 Ep3 | 4m 58s
Alexander Fleming's untidy desk becomes the key to a major scientific breakthrough.

The Impact of COVID-19 On Different Ethnicities In London
S1 Ep2 | 5m 7s
In London, Black and Asian communities face a higher risk of death from COVID-19.
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