Ian Taylor
A former deputy editor at Science Focus, Ian once undertook a scientific ranking of the UK's best rollercoasters on behalf of the magazine. He is now a freelance writer, which is frankly a lot less fun.
Recent articles by Ian Taylor
These two simple numbers can predict your heart disease risk
Could a new calculation based on two commonly tracked metrics offer a cheat code for your long-term health?
We may have finally found the real cause of ageing (and how to slow it)
What if the process is less about how our body parts shut down, and more about how they stop talking to each other?
We're finally learning how your cholesterol levels shapes your dementia risk
A quarter of our body’s supply can be found in our skulls, protecting our neurons
A landmark Harvard study of 110,000 Americans just revealed a surprising truth about ageing
Are you getting enough exercise?
Experts could soon reverse daylight savings clock changes. Here’s why
Researchers argue that changing the clocks twice a year harms our health
Why you feel awful when the clocks go back (and how to fix it)
The official end of summer can be a wake-up call for our circadian health
Flexibility helps you live longer and age well. Here's how to boost yours in minutes
Find out how being more flexible could change your life – and even extend it
How to change your perception of time (and make life seem longer)
Can we feel like we have more time by bending our perception of it?
How spicy is too spicy?
Even for the biggest spice fans, some foods are going to be too much, causing serious health problems.
The greatest pyramid mysteries: 6 things experts still can’t explain
From hidden chambers to lost civilizations, the world’s most enigmatic landmarks are still, slowly, revealing their secrets
The 7 biggest lies you’ve been told about belly fat, according to weight loss experts
From what it is to how to get rid of it, there's a lot we get wrong about the extra inches on our waistline
This overlooked habit might be the best stress relief tool for introverts
Psychologists want us to carve out more alone time, to give our brains a chance to relax and recharge
7 strange tips backed by science that will nip your anxiety in the bud
Stop it before it takes over
Why do I have visual snow?
Do you see a world permanently overlaid with static?
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.
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?
How can I find out if I smell?
Nose blindness/olfactory fatigue can make you unaware of your own stink but there might be a way to find if you do smell bad
How does a father's health at conception affect his future children?
Obesity and smoking may switch genes on and off in sperm cells, leaving lasting biological fingerprints on future children
The everyday nutrient a leading doctor says could help tame an anxious brain
Could a nutritional approach make a difference to millions of people suffering with a common mental health issue?
'We're not prepared!': How a Harvard professor thinks humanity's chaotic first contact would actually unfold
From interstellar visitors to alien radio signals, scientists are asking a question once confined to science fiction: what happens when we finally make contact?
What your calf muscles can reveal about your heart health
A ‘second heart’ is located below your knees, and you need to get it pumping
The dementia vaccine some of us are taking without realising
The evidence has been quietly building for over a decade. Now experts can't ignore it
How can I improve my memory?
Science just traced the issue back to a surprising source
Experts are finally learning what power does to the brain – and it's not what anyone expected
Evidence suggests power, like alcohol, has a tangible effect on the brain. But are its impacts always negative?
