Health
Human life expectancy has increased drastically in the past century and this is largely in part to a variety of health discoveries that have helped us to live longer and happier lives. Health and well-being are at the forefront of scientific research and there are many organisations that strive to help people live a healthier lifestyle.
Scientists are now closer than ever to scarless healing
Healing a wound without leaving a scar is something we could all do while in the womb. But unlocking this ability after birth has proven impossible. Until now…
The immune system reboot: How to prime your body’s defences to slow ageing
Ignore pseudo-science supplements promising to solve inflammation & prevent illness, and learn the truth about recalibrating your body’s defences for long-term health.
Eating less protein could help you live longer. Here's how
From fasting to low-protein diets, the evolving science of dietary restriction might just offer the key to slowing ageing
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Landmark ‘ageing atlas’ reveals how your organs change over a lifetime
Scientists are building the clearest picture yet of how we age – right now to your cells and DNA
Certain snacks are more likely to cause winter weight gain, study suggests
These foods could confuse your body’s internal clock and encourage it to store extra fat
These mind-bending biological superpowers let birds fly for 11 days without food
Tiny birds can cross continents, but where do they find the energy?
This is how happy you need to be to feel the health benefits
Nations which were ‘barely coping’ failed to feel the benefits of improving happiness
8 science-backed secrets to a more restful night's sleep
The secret to sleeping longer isn’t spending more time in bed, it’s falling asleep faster.
These simple, surprising changes can pain-proof your back, say doctors
Back-pain is on the rise thanks to more sedentary lifestyles. So what is the best way to fight back?
Why it's time to change your relationship with alcohol (and how to do it)
More of us are thinking 'I should probably drink less.' But what is booze really doing to our bodies? Is abstinence as worthwhile as people say? And what's the best way to change, if not end, our relationship with alcohol?
There's a 'critical' design flaw in women's running shoes, warn scientists
The shoes’ design might be getting in the way of the comfort and performance of female runners
Would I be healthier if I moved next to a golf course?
Living near a golf course might improve your access to greenery, but all that grass has a dark side
What do clubbed fingers mean?
Clubbed fingertips might be nothing to worry about, or they could be a warning sign of a serious disease
Here's the skincare advice collagen experts wish more people knew
A victim of advertising embarks on a journey to understand the true benefits of products that promise to boost her collagen
Why does my eyelid randomly twitch?
Your twitchy eyelid might be irritating, but it's probably nothing to worry about. Here's why
The surprising ways Parkinson’s can now be spotted years early
A wave of new breakthrough tech could detect the disease years – even decades – before major symptoms strike
Here’s how you could be a psychopath and never know it
Psychopathy isn’t rare, just widely misunderstood and overlooked – even by those who have it
Only 1% of the world is eating a healthy and sustainable diet, major report finds
Eating healthier diets could transform the food system to be kinder on the planet and improve human lives around the globe
This simple diet swap could help you lose weight without trying, study claims
Participants who mixed up their protein sources lost weight and improved their cholesterol, without restricting their calories
The hidden trigger behind Parkinson’s has finally been spotted
The findings mark a major advancement in our understanding of the world’s fastest-growing neurological disease
This overlooked habit might be your best stress relief tool
Psychologists want us to carve out more alone time, to give our brains a chance to relax and recharge
6 science-backed ways to protect and improve your memory
Forgetfulness doesn't have to be an inevitable part of life
Should we be getting banana facials?
While TikTok influencers extol its virtues, this is what the experts think of the banana facial
Long-distance runners may face higher colon cancer risk, early findings suggest
Running is overwhelmingly good for your health. But can you take it too far?