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.
The common supplements you should never mix, according to a top doctor
While some pills are designed to improve your health, some taken together can cause more harm than good.
7 gut health secrets that can slow ageing
By studying the increasing number of people who are living beyond their 100th birthdays, scientists are discovering the secrets of their guts
The biggest lie we've been told about processed food
Corn demonstrates humans sometimes need processed food to flourish
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Is having déjà vu unhealthy?
Wait... have I read this before? Is déjà vu unhealthy, or just a normal brain function? We're sure we already told you...
What happens if you get ill on the ISS?
Ambulances might struggle to reach the International Space Station
Monkeys have found a bizarre natural supplement to counteract human junk food
The macaques of Gibraltar love stealing human junk food, but the treats play havoc on their digestive systems
The end of sex? How human reproduction could soon change forever
New technologies could reimagine baby-making as we know it. But will they actually replace tried-and-tested (and enjoyable) methods?
6 life-changing lessons from the biggest studies on human happiness
Sick of chasing happiness, instead of enjoying it? You may be stuck on what psychologists call the hedonic treadmill. Here's how you can step off it
7 small changes that will significantly cut your risk of heart disease
New studies have shown that several small lifestyle changes can drastically improve your heart health
Scientists have just mapped all the nerves of the clitoris for the first time
Researchers hope a new study will act as the “starting point of clitoris science”
What your vitamin D levels could reveal about your dementia risk
Scientists have found that people with higher vitamin D in midlife had less of a key Alzheimer’s protein in their brains years later
No amount of sleep can fix your under-eye circles. This might
Giving pandas a run for their money, no matter how much sleep you’re getting? These tricks will help you always look bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
The science-backed tricks that could finally give you a better night's sleep
The surprising science that could end your restless nights
How some people sleep only four hours a night and still feel great
A small group of humans barely rest at night – and never suffer for it. Science is about to find out why that matters for all of us
It’s time to rethink the pursuit of happiness
What if the pursuit of happiness in the traditional sense is the very thing stopping you from being happy?
The unsettling truth about medical cannabis and mental health
Does it help with mental health, or is there something else at play?
A new type of dementia is forcing doctors to rethink memory loss
Doctors are only just getting to grips with LATE – a newly recognised form of cognitive decline behind up to one in five dementia cases
The simple, science-backed 100-day plan for lasting fat loss
Newcomer to fighting the flab? Drop the quick-fixes at the gym, destined to backfire. Here are six strategies for your first three months
I was a happiness researcher. Here's why I quit and cycled the world
By cycling to the world’s happiest places, Dr Christopher Boyce learnt how to put his research into practice to finally reach true happiness
I learned how to stimulate my vagus nerve for optimal mental health
Stimulating your vagus nerve is suddenly all the rage. But do you need an expensive machine to do it, or just a few minutes to breathe?
Can my smell reveal anything about my health?
According to a doctor, these are the scents you should be sniffing out for
Most anti-ageing peptides don’t work. But these might
Touted by the internet as the next big cure for ageing, a wide range of peptide products are growing in popularity. But evidence for their efficacy, let alone safety, is shaky at best
How to reduce your cholesterol: 6 life-saving lessons from a world-leading expert
Drawing on decades of research, a heart specialist explains what really works to manage your levels – and what doesn’t
The 6 best habits to keep your brain fit as you age, according to neuroscience
What can you do to stave off cognitive decline? Neuroscientist Christian Jarrett explains the six habits that can keep your grey matter fit.
