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.
How can I tell if I've got high cortisol levels?
It's commonly known as the 'stress hormone'
Stressed out? You may have cortisol belly
Recent studies have found a strong link between rising stress levels and expanding waistlines… And modern life isn’t helping
How to crack the subtle body language of liars
Online influencers claim subtle, non-verbal cues expose when a person is lying. But how much do gestures, eye contact and arm positioning really reveal?
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What Tourette’s really tells us about intrusive thoughts
The BAFTAs controversy has exposed a deep misunderstanding about what Tourette’s really is
What your pooping frequency says about your health
It turns out your toilet time can reveal a lot about your gut health, diet and more
Here’s what your poop actually says about your health
Wait, don’t flush! By looking at the clues in your loo, experts think you can learn about your health
Does the mimicking diet work?
Live a better, healthier life, and keep disease away with these diet tips
The one exercise hack that could finally help fat loss stick
Put the weight on to get that extra weight off
The one personality trait that could help your brain stay decades younger
Scientists studying remarkably sharp 80-year-olds have spotted a common thread
Birdwatching could help slow ageing, breakthrough study finds
It turns out being bird-brained could actually be the ultimate goal for your cognitive health
Should I start visiting an infrared sauna? Is it safe?
It's a fad, but it might just be a fad with some major health benefits
The 6 biggest questions about adult ADHD, answered by a neuroscientist
ADHD diagnosis has risen in recent years, particularly among adults. But we need to improve how we view and treat it.
How much weight fluctuation is normal?
And how to do it right
What would happen if I got eaten by a python?
If you got eaten by a snake, it could take a whole month to digest you... but it would at least leave your hair
How to spot dementia early and reduce your risk by half
New science is uncovering how Alzheimer’s could be detected decades before symptoms strike
How long does it really take to fall in love? Here’s what science says
Certain animals can form lifelong bonds in a single day. But what about humans?
It’s time to change your relationship with dopamine
Going on a ‘dopamine detox’ probably isn’t going to boost your mood and focus.
Why your brain won't shut up at night (and the simple way to shush it)
Trouble sleeping? A lot on your mind? Use this trick and sedate your synapses.
Can I swallow my tongue?
Does holding onto someone's tongue when they've suffered a heart attack or fit actually help? Can you swallow your own tongue?
Here's what night sweats could reveal about your health
When you’re sleeping, your body’s meant to be resting – but something’s not right. Here’s what could be behind your night sweats… and how to make them stop.
The 6 most important lessons about belly fat (and how to lose it)
It’s the riskiest type of fat to carry, but scientists have been studying belly fat for decades. Here’s what you can glean from their findings to improve your abdominal health
How does my brain create my sense of self?
Each of us experience profound changes across the course of our lifetime and yet, we still have a sense of being the same person
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?
Vitamin D: How much your body actually needs (and how to get it)
The so-called sunshine vitamin keeps on beaming, with research showing a wide variety of health benefits. So why are so many people deficient?
