How the body works
All of us have one, but the corpus humanum is much more than just a fleshy vessel for our brains. The human body as we know it today is the result of millions of years of evolution and is composed of trillions of cells each working to keep our biological systems ticking along. Whether they're regulating our body temperature or maintaining the correct oxygen levels in our bloodstreams, the organs that make up our bodies are undoubtedly essential in helping them work.
Why do people’s exercise needs vary so much?
Understanding your own needs is the key to effective exercise.
Most of us are overeating protein... and it’s driving up fat levels
We're likely over-consuming the world's most profitable nutrient – and it’s wrecking our waistlines.
How to cut your dementia risk: 7 key lessons from the world’s most important studies
The latest research is revealing clues about how you might be able to lower your chances of getting dementia. Here’s what the science says about keeping your mind sharp.
We may soon know how to stop dogs ageing, and humans could be next
Cutting-edge anti-ageing advances could extend your dog’s lifespan – and help sniff out the secrets to human longevity too
Social fitness is the biggest predictor of a happy life. Here’s how to improve yours
Enjoying the weather? Did you see the game? Small-talk and simple face-to-face interactions have a bigger effect on our wellbeing than you might think. So, do you fancy a cuppa?
5 simple ways to prime your microbiome for easier weight loss
You are what they eat, it turns out. So, here are five ways you can feed your gut’s microbes for effective weight loss.
The best simple, science-backed way to tell if you’re drinking enough water
No, you don't necessarily have to drink eight glasses of water a day.
How can I beat compassion fatigue?
If emotional exhaustion is dragging you down, here's what you can do about it
No, our ancestors weren't carnivores. Here's what they really ate and why it matters
Our hunter-gatherer forebears weren’t the carnivorous cavemen we once thought
What we're getting wrong about dementia
There’s a lot of noise being made about a possible link between hearing loss and dementia. But what does the science have to say?
How much will exercise control my blood pressure?
How much exercise do you need to do to help control your blood pressure? A doctor explains the best exercises you can do
How can I find out if I smell?
Nose blindness/olfactory fatigue can make you unaware of your own stink but there might be a way to find if you do smell bad
What's the best position to sleep in?
A doctor explains what the "best" position to sleep in is. It all depends on your situation
What's the most effective way to use a defibrillator?
A recent study suggests a new way to use a defibrillator that might double someone's chance of survival
Artificial sweeteners may speed up brain ageing, study claims
Many of these sweeteners appear in diet sodas
Here’s why scrolling on the toilet is a really bad idea
It’s not just unhygienic to scroll while pooping
What your spatial awareness reveals about your dementia risk
Difficulties with navigation could reveal the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease – long before memory loss becomes apparent
Here’s the single easiest and most effective exercise for weight loss
It turns out this low-effort exercise is underrated for cutting fat – and for your overall health
How to catch a pathological liar in the act
What’s different about the minds and personalities of prolific liars?
10,000 steps, 8 hours sleep: Here's what science actually says about recommended health targets
The simple guidelines that could transform your health – and the ones you should ignore.
5 simple ways to instantly find your 'biological age'
Sure, you can be 40 in length of time, but what's stopping you from having the biology of a 20-year-old?
How to overcome the biggest barrier to weight loss
Research suggests your fat cells have a memory, hence any weight you lose always seems to find its way back to your body
97% of autistic adults over 60 are undiagnosed – and it’s massively impacting their health
Their autism was missed during childhood, resulting in an 'overlooked' generation of autistics
6 things I wished everyone knew about anxiety, by a psychologist
Here are the simple, science-backed ways of reframing your inner-demons.
