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.
How to change your perception of time (and make life seem longer)
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8 simple, surprising ways to improve your sleep, according to world-leading experts
The secret to sleeping longer isn’t spending more time in bed, it’s falling asleep faster
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
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Experts now say you have far more than five senses. Here’s what you never noticed
Neuroscientist Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett discusses the different ways we’re able to perceive the world
How much does the average human body cost?
How much would it cost to make you from scratch? Spoiler: not much
Why is it so difficult to remember our dreams?
Plus, how to improve your dream recall
7 surprising habits Cambridge experts swear by to slow cognitive decline
Your brain deserves a little TLC, for the present and the future
'You need double as you age': Why you’re (probably) eating the wrong amount of protein, according to experts
The people who are eating the least protein are also those that need it most, research indicates. Here’s how much you should be eating
The truth about collagen and younger looking skin, according to experts
A victim of advertising embarks on a journey to understand the true benefits of products that promise to boost her collagen
How spicy is too spicy?
Even for the biggest spice fans, some foods are going to be too much, causing serious health problems.
Should I use a footstool when I’m pooping?
Could this be the toilet hack you’ve been missing your whole life?
Here's what déjà vu (or the lack of it) says about your coginitive decline
Some people can experience it constantly
The 7 biggest lies you’ve been told about belly fat, according to weight loss experts
From what it is to how to get rid of it, there's a lot we get wrong about the extra inches on our waistline
The simple changes that actually improve your sleep (and the hacks that don't), according to world-leading experts
From mouth taping to six-hour nights – we asked researchers what's actually backed by science
'Could be counterproductive': Why too much protein can actually be unhealthy, according to nutrition experts
We're likely over-consuming the world's most profitable nutrient – and it’s wrecking our waistlines.
The surprising truth about back pain (and what actually helps)
Back-pain is on the rise thanks to more sedentary lifestyles. So what is the best way to fight back?
This overlooked habit might be the best stress relief tool for introverts
Psychologists want us to carve out more alone time, to give our brains a chance to relax and recharge
How can I beat compassion fatigue?
If emotional exhaustion is dragging you down, here's what you can do about it
Experts studied the world's longest-living people – and found something surprising about their drinking habits
Blue Zone communities are famous for their daily glass of wine. But the science behind it is far murkier than the tradition suggests
7 simple habits that could reverse diabetes
It takes a lot of work, but it is possible to push back the condition
The subtle signs of ADHD that most people miss, according to doctors
There are a variety of physical maladies that often accompany the condition – from hypermobility to heart disease
We’re finally unlocking the biggest mysteries of the clitoris
From its anatomy to its purpose, there’s a lot we don't know about the female organ
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
5 surprising lessons about GLP-1s, from the scientists who study them
The new wonder drugs do more than help people lose weight
