Michael Mosley
Dr Michael Mosley is former medical doctor, health writer and BBC presenter. He’s best known as presenter of Trust Me I’m a Doctor on BBC Two but has also written a number of bestsellers about personal health and medicine, including The Fast Diet, Fast Asleep and Fast Exercise.
Recent articles by Michael Mosley
Dr Michael Mosley: The 10 most powerful daily habits for boosting your health and happiness
The TV doctor explains the potentially big effects that one small good habit can have on your wellbeing.
Dr Michael Mosley: What to eat to beat stress and improve your mood
The BBC health presenter breaks down the science of mood-boosting psychobiotics into one easily-digested explainer.
Dr Michael Mosley: Is fermented food really good for your gut microbiome?
Gut-boosting foods are popping up on supermarket shelves, but are they more than just a trendy side dish?
Dr Michael Mosley's 7 best science-backed tips to improve your health
Looking to improve your sleep, diet and overall happiness? The TV doctor serves up advice on each.
Dr Michael Mosley | The strange reason walking downstairs is better for you than going up
Running up stairs? Lifting Weights? Dr Michael Mosley explains why the benefits of eccentric exercise mean you should be doing the exact opposite.
Dr Michael Mosley: Ditch your fitness tracker – there's a better way to get fit
Stop chasing a 10,000-step target – Active 10 is an easier, more effective way to get fit.
Dr Michael Mosley: How beetroot can lower your blood pressure and even enhance your athletic ability
How this humble, purple vegetable can improve the health of your heart.
Dr Michael Mosley: You share everything with your partner... even your skin microbiome
Why you are more like your partner than you might think.
Dr Michael Mosley: The best way to lose weight? Eat more protein
Load up on eggs, tofu, Greek yoghurt, fish and lean meat to help you feel full for longer.
Dr Michael Mosley: Take the balance challenge to help you live longer
Unleash your inner five-year-old and practise standing on one leg, to keep your brain working hard.
Dr Michael Mosley: Why you shouldn't feel bad about hating the gym
Lacing up your trainers can help your mental health.
Dr Michael Mosley: How to tackle Zoom fatigue
After nearly two years of working from home, the novelty of video conferencing has rather worn off...
Dr Michael Mosley: How deep breathing can soothe anxiety, help you sleep and more
Deep breathing isn’t just for yogis. Evidence suggests it can soothe anxiety, help you sleep and even ease your pain.
Dr Michael Mosley: The Mediterranean diet is great for your gut (even if it makes you fart)
The Mediterranean diet will increase flatulence, but it has benefits for you and the planet.
Dr Michael Mosley: How cold showers could boost your immune system
There is mounting evidence that braving an icy shower in the morning could keep illness at bay and may even help your brain stay sharp. Brrrrrr!
Dr Michael Mosley: Do CBD products really offer health benefits?
Is it worth buying cannabis dog food, chocolate and shampoo?
Dr Michael Mosley | Don't throw out your masks yet – they could still save your life
Even when the pandemic is over, you shouldn’t shove your face coverings to the back of the drawer.
Michael Mosley: Why you should get to grips with your heart rate
With a few simple calculations, you can easily figure out how healthy your heart is.
Michael Mosley: Why the coronavirus vaccine will save your 2021
The race to protect us from COVID-19 has led to next-generation vaccinations.
Dr Michael Mosley: Why your sleep tracker could sabotage your shut-eye
Many of us are keen to get a good night’s rest, but can this quest for perfect sleep turn into an unhealthy obsession?
Dr Michael Mosley on how to keep your blood pressure down
It’s vital to keep your blood pressure healthy. This is how I keep an eye on mine.
New Year's resolutions are worth it | How to stick to your plans for 2020
If you find your well-intentioned resolutions tough to keep, read on…
Is Dry January worth it?
After an alcohol-infused festive season, many people stay off the booze in January. But while your wallet might thank you, do we really see any health benefits from just one month of sobriety?
Dr Michael Mosley on how to manage seasonal affective disorder
Many of us suffer from low mood when the nights draw in, but take heart: there are some easy ways feel better.