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6 life-changing lessons on transforming your heart health, from world-leading cardiologists
What do heart doctors actually do to look after their own hearts? We asked four leading experts to find out
The biggest factor controlling where your body stores fat (and what you can do about it)
Whether it's bums and tums or your arms and hips, flab can gather in all sorts of places. Here’s what controls body fat distribution
'The world isn't what it seems': 7 ways your brain is being fooled by the universe
The world isn't what it seems. Here's how science has exposed the fallacies and misconceptions of Earth and the heavens throughout history.
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Think you know Pompeii? These are the 7 myths you probably still believe
We all think we’ve heard the story of the deadly Roman-era volcanic eruption. But there’s so much more to learn
10 times space missions went hilariously wrong
From dropped tool bags to farting astronauts, spaceflight has had its fair share of amusing mistakes and embarrassing oversights
The 6 most important questions about anxiety, answered by a psychologist
Here are the simple, science-backed ways of reframing your inner demons.
How to become a morning person: the simple, expert-backed tricks that actually work
If you’re a night owl, you probably have a hard time waking in the morning. Here's how you can tinker with your body clock to make it easier to rise with the larks.
'Mental flexibility' is science's best predictor of lasting willpower. Here's how to improve yours
Psychologists are now finding that mental flexibility, not pushing through at all costs, is the real key to perseverance
The simple, unexpected ways to keep your energy from crashing after lunch, according to science
Research is revealing what's causing your post-lunch lethargy and how to get your brain back into gear
"Can and will happen": A deadly ‘tsunami from the sky’ could soon hit the US, warn experts
The recent disaster in Nepal may be a warning of what's to come for the rest of the world
I tried a magnetic nasal strip to stop snoring. Here's what actually happened
Can a magnetic nasal strip open your airways and improve your breathing?
5 mind-blowing inventions that are already turning humans into cyborgs
A future where humans can lift incredible weights, see in the dark and fly sounds far-fetched, but it’s already here
Scientists are now seriously asking if humans were seeded by aliens. Here’s why
The idea that life on Earth began elsewhere in space has long been controversial, but it’s now gaining traction
6 science-backed ways to protect and improve your memory
Forgetfulness doesn't have to be an inevitable part of life
6 simple ways to instantly improve your dog’s life, according to science
What's the way to your dog's heart? A steak? A permanent place on the sofa? On open car window to lean out of during a long drive?
How to overcome the biggest barrier to weight loss
Research suggests your fat cells have a memory, hence any weight you lose always seems to find its way back to your body
The genius tricks that make any new habit actually stick, according to a psychologist
Our lives are filled with habitual behaviours, both good and bad, but how do they form and how can we build better ones?
The weird, high-stakes plan to save Earth from a world-ending asteroid
When asteroids come tearing towards Earth, we rely on ESA's planetary defence team to save us from disaster
No, our ancestors weren't carnivores. Here's what they really ate and why it matters
Our hunter-gatherer forebears weren’t the carnivorous cavemen we once thought
The (completely adorable) ways dogs know exactly how you’re feeling
Ever get the feeling your dog knows what you’re thinking? It might be because they’re picking up on cues you didn’t realise you were transmitting.
This the single easiest and most effective exercise for weight loss, say doctors
It turns out this low-effort exercise is underrated for cutting fat – and for your overall health
This is the single best way to reduce your cholesterol without statins, according to a leading doctor
You don't need medication to improve cholesterol levels. A few simple dietary tweaks can make a serious difference
10 'stupid' inventions the world laughed at, then couldn't live without
From ‘diabolical’ phone lines to ‘feminine’ wheeled suitcases, the first reactions aren’t always the right ones
Anti-ageing pills are real, and some of us are taking them without knowing it
Eternal youth is the stuff of religion and mythology, but what if we could just have a bit more of it? What if there was a pill that could slow down the ravages of time, so that you could feel younger for longer. It sounds like snake oil, but there’s a growing body of research that’s betting on making it a reality.
