Science Central FAQ

How to access the features available on Science Central?

To access all features in Science Central, log in using your existing Professional Heart Daily account. If you don’t have an account, click “Login” and then select “Create an account.” Complete the form to set up your access. Once your account is established, set up your “My Science Central” page to personalize your experience. Logged-in access provides a deeper dive into content and allows you to save relevant content to review again later.

To access limited features in Science Central without logging in, select Science Central from the Professional Heart Daily homepage, then select a topic of interest from the dropdown menu. Each topic includes relevant videos, podcasts, journal articles, guidelines, and more. You can only save content if you are logged in.

What's the best way to find content that's relevant to me?

You can explore content in three ways:

My Science Central: Set up your personalized content page by selecting My Science Central, then specify your content preferences. This delivers content tailored to your interests on your My Science Central page as new content is added. You can make updates to your preferences at any time.
Menu Navigation: Select Science Central in the main website’s navigation menu, then select a topic of interest from the dropdown. Each page includes relevant videos, podcasts, journal articles, guidelines, and more. A secondary navigation may appear to help narrow your focus.
Search: Use the Search Science Central bar located near the page title to find specific items. Refine your results using filters that match your criteria.

What is My Science Central, and how do I set up?

My Science Central is your personalized page for curated content.

Log in with your PHD account. If you're not logged in, you'll be prompted to do so. Complete a quick one-time setup for My Science Central by selecting your preferences and submitting the form. Your page will automatically update with the latest science content, based on your preferences.

To make changes, click Edit My Preferences in the dropdown next to the Search Science Central bar. After updating your selections, click Submit — a green confirmation bar will appear with a link back to your personalized My Science Central page.

How can I save and return to videos or podcasts later?

You can watch short videos on any Science Central category page. To save a video, click the heart icon labeled Save Video in the top left corner of the video player. If you're not logged in, you'll be prompted to log in first.

Saved videos are stored in your My Saved Videos page, which you can access from the dropdown next to the Search Science Central bar or from the top right of the black video/podcast bar. To remove a saved video, either unclick the heart icon on the video or delete it directly from your My Saved Videos page.