Dr Radha Modgil
Radha is an NHS doctor, broadcaster and wellbeing campaigner. She is the medical expert on BBC Radio 1’s Life Hacks. Her first book is Know Your Own Power (£14.99, Yellow Kite).
Recent articles by Dr Radha Modgil
Puppy love: How science explains our special bond with dogs
Researchers are increasingly uncovering the mechanisms by which we understand our pet pooches and how they understand us.
How to be happy, according to science
We could all use a bit of extra joy in our lives.
How the neuroscience of uncertainty can help you make better decisions
A complex series of chemical processes are triggered in our brains when we are confronted with uncertainty.
Missing out on sleep makes you less empathetic: Here’s what happens to your brain
Understanding others’ feelings is an essential part of being human. And getting a good night's sleep can help us be more empathetic.
Thinking positively can be good for your body too, not just your brain
Studies have shown looking for positives in any given situation can improve everything from our immune systems to our heart health.
Opioid painkillers provide little relief for those suffering from chronic pain. Perhaps music is the answer
For decades scientists have been studying the pain-relieving properties of music.
Science is closing in on exercise in pill form. That might not be such a good thing...
A new pill could offer the physical benefits of an active lifestyle, but what about the boost that exercise can give your mental health?