The Human Body
The body contains all the internal organs, body parts, bones and muscles that make up the human anatomy. Your fleshy body has evolved over millions of years, and this is the science changing the way we understand it.
What doctors actually want you to know about sports supplements
Athletic enhancers are big business. But it's not always clear which ones actually work – and what might be in them
Why do more perimenopausal women get diagnosed with ADHD?
More perimenopausal women are getting diagnosed with ADHD than ever before
6 simple science-backed ways to boost your attention span
Primed for constant interruptions, your brain is now distracting itself, says science. It’s time to break the cycle and retrain your focus
How to beat the afternoon slump (without a nap)
Recent research is revealing what's causing your post-lunch lethargy and how to get your brain back into gear
How to become a morning person, according to science
If you’re a night owl, you probably have a hard time waking in the morning. Here's how you can tinker with your body clock to make it easier to rise with the larks.
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.
Could scientists upload an animal brain to a computer?
From tiny worms to cloning yourself, welcome to the weird science of brain uploads
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?
Here's the single best way to reduce your cholesterol without statins
You don't need medication to improve cholesterol levels. A few simple dietary tweaks can make a serious difference
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
