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Video calling has existed for a while, but in the face of COVID-19, it's become more vital than ever to our daily lives. Using a device like a computer or a smartphone, you can connect with other people remotely, seeing and hearing them live. It's easy and extremely convenient. But why do video calls sometimes feel awkward or listless? We found a surprising pitfall ... and a simple action you can do to avoid it! Follow our advice, and everyone on your call will feel engaged and in sync!

Good cholesterol absorbs excess cholesterol in your blood. But new research shows that this absorbency varies from person to person - and you don't want it to be low! We'll show you how to raise it.

It is estimated that 1 in 6 people in Japan suffer from dry eye. Your eyes become uncomfortable, itchy and painful, making it hard to concentrate on your work ... or do to work at all for very long. Typically, tears cover and protect the cornea, the important surface layer of the eye that sits over the iris and pupil. But if your eyes are dry, your corneas can end up exposed, and ultimately damaged. And although dry eye often stems from a lack of tears, there is another possible cause! We cover the latest dry eye research, and offer techniques to remedy dry eye that you can try at home!

Our topic for this episode is ironing. For plenty of people, it's an annoying chore. Sometimes you'll even iron a shirt, and the wrinkles pop right up again. But watch the experts, and you'll notice they all have the same secret to great ironing: they use their iron's "steam on/off" function. Keep this in mind, and you can do much more than keep your shirts crisp. You can make old sweaters look like new. You can keep your winter coat looking sharp. Are you ready to become an ironing master?

Eggplant is a classic summer vegetable. It's a versatile food that works well grilled, fried, boiled and more. However, we talked to people on the street, and lots of them said eggplant was "flavorless" or "unremarkable." Recently, a scientific paper was published that challenges that conventional wisdom. There's actually a specific way to cook eggplant that really brings out its umami. Get ready -- we're about to take you to a whole new world of eggplant!

As we get older, many of us start to have trouble swallowing. "Recently, it's been hard to get food down." "I feel like I'm choking." Does this sound like you? Well, we have an easy stretch that could help! And it's not an exercise for your mouth or throat - you'll be stretching somewhere quite surprising. So, how does this stretch make swallowing easier? Well, the place you're stretching has an important relationship with the tongue. We explore the mysteries of the human body with some unique experiments!

Our topic this time is rust. Steel can rust in just a few short minutes. But why does steel rust? We went on a mission to a massive steel mill to find out the answer firsthand! Also, stainless steel is supposed to be rust-proof, so why is the stainless steel sink in your kitchen rusting? We have that answer too. If you don't take care of that sort of rust quickly, it can be very bad indeed! We'll show you some easy tricks to get rid of rust and keep it away the GATTEN way. Never be afraid of rust again!