Sandrine Ceurstemont

Sandrine is a freelance science journalist, whose work has appeared in BBC Future, National Geographic and others.

Recent articles by Sandrine Ceurstemont
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Stress is giving you belly fat. Here’s the best way to reduce your cortisol levels

The internet has exploded with claims that stress hormones lead to belly fat, but taking cortisol tests and supplements are likely not the answer
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The simple mental habit elite performers use to build instant willpower

Big goals can drain your willpower – but a science-backed technique might be the motivational rocket fuel you need
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We're finally learning the true side-effects of weight-loss drugs

Millions of people are now using weight-loss drugs, but it seems there are drawbacks that come with the slimmer waistlines
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We finally know what foods actually raise your cholesterol – and which ones lower it

What really causes your blood fats to skyrocket? Groundbreaking discoveries have delivered surprising new answers
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What doctors actually want you to know about sports supplements

Athletic enhancers are big business. But it's not always clear which ones actually work – and what might be in them
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We might finally know how the pyramids were built

Breakthrough studies are beginning to paint a spectacular picture.
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A dramatic sunset in the jungle of Northern Bolivia, off of the Beni River.

The hidden ancient mega-cities of the Amazon are finally revealing their secrets

Archaeologists are using advanced technology to uncover ancient settlements hidden in the dense jungles of the Amazon
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