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.
We could soon detect (and treat) dementia decades in advance. Here’s how
A new innovative blood test could diagnose the syndrome much earlier than previously thought possible.
Why do I love spicy food, when it doesn’t always love me? What can I do?
Can you handle the heat?
Why it's harder to shed weight as you get older (and how to fight it)
Could these brain receptors be responsible for middle-aged weight gain?
New anti-obesity drugs are game-changing but we need to tackle the root cause
Progress in medication is starting to make a huge impact but we still need to look at the root cause
Why 10am is the perfect time to have your morning coffee
If you were to have just one cup of coffee today, the late morning is the best time according to your body’s natural rhythms.
4 easy, research-backed ways to improve any conversation
We can all learn how to be more effective communicators.
What is decision paralysis and how do I deal with it?
You'll never be stuck deciding which washing detergent to buy ever again.
New microbiome breakthrough could be key to fighting obesity
Researchers have more than a gut feeling about how to prevent weight gain in the not-so-distant future.
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.
How long should we extend human life?
We’re all getting older. But how long should we be able to keep getting older for?
9 simple, science-backed changes that can reverse your biological age
Science says it’s time to rethink – and take control – of our body's age. Here’s how to slow, halt and potentially turn back your biological clock.
Daylight savings time is bad for our health. Here’s what to do about it
How to effectively manage one hour's less sleep.
How many senses do humans really have?
Neuroscientist Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett delves into the different ways we’re able to perceive the world that go beyond sight, sound, touch, taste and smell.
6 ‘healthy’ foods you may not realise are ultra-processed
A nutrition scientist explains the health effects of some commonly misunderstood products.
Why does melted cheese taste so good?
Another round of cheese on toast, please.
Should I be doing facial yoga?
Could this celebrity-endorsed trend help keep you looking young?
Is there any science to low-dopamine mornings?
Why setting rules about your phone use in the morning can help you concentrate on your work
If my brain was in my stomach, would I 'think from my stomach'?
Is what we think with the same as where we think from?
Instant Genius Podcast | Do you have synaesthesia? Why some of us can taste words
Do you experience sounds or music visually as certain shapes? Or 'hear' colours?
Is it really better to hope for the best, but brace for the worst?
Being optimistic really can be self-fulfilling.
Time-restricted eating linked to 91 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular death
Perhaps it's time to stop skipping breakfast.
How do IQ tests work?
IQ is useful for measuring a specific cognitive skillset but there's other ways to be smart.
Instant Genius Podcast | Why you’re not actually addicted to your phone
Not all social media is unhealthy – here's how to rethink your relationship to it.
Be more productive: A neuroscientist explains how to actually get more done in less time
There are all sorts of productivity myths out there – but are there any that actually work?