Plot Synopsis

Dr. Michael Mosley conducts experiments on himself to improve his health, while discovering how the human body works by collaborating with U.S. researchers working in a variety of health-related fields. Each one-hour special highlights a different asect of health and medicine: "Eat, Fast and Live Longer," exploring how fasting can allow the body to repair itself, while reducing the risks of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers; "The Truth About Exercise," chronicling how short bursts of intense exercise may be as effective as, if not better than, long periods of moderate exercise, while also investigating the interplay between genes and the environment; and "Guts," revealing the mysteries of the digestive system by swallowing a camera pill, while learning how fecal transplants increasingly are being used to treat serious stomach and bowel disorders. Without using an official series title, PBS aired these three specials as part of its "Exploration Wednesdays" science programming block on consecutive Wednesdays from April 3-17 at 10-11pm ET.