The Human Body

The Human Body

The body contains all the internal organs, body parts, bones and muscles that make up the human anatomy. Your fleshy body has evolved over millions of years, and this is the science changing the way we understand it.

Would I be healthier if I moved next to a golf course?

Living near a golf course might improve your access to greenery, but all that grass has a dark side
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What do clubbed fingers mean?

Clubbed fingertips might be nothing to worry about, or they could be a warning sign of a serious disease
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Here's the skincare advice collagen experts wish more people knew

A victim of advertising embarks on a journey to understand the true benefits of products that promise to boost her collagen
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Why does my eyelid randomly twitch?

Your twitchy eyelid might be irritating, but it's probably nothing to worry about. Here's why
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The surprising ways Parkinson’s can now be spotted years early

A wave of new breakthrough tech could detect the disease years – even decades – before major symptoms strike
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Only 1% of the world is eating a healthy and sustainable diet, major report finds

Eating healthier diets could transform the food system to be kinder on the planet and improve human lives around the globe
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This simple diet swap could help you lose weight without trying, study claims

Participants who mixed up their protein sources lost weight and improved their cholesterol, without restricting their calories
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The hidden trigger behind Parkinson’s has finally been spotted

The findings mark a major advancement in our understanding of the world’s fastest-growing neurological disease
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I swapped booze for a drink that tricks your brain into feeling tipsy. Here's what happened

This functional drink claims to calm the brain without the hangover, addictive qualities or calories of alcohol
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This overlooked habit might be your best stress relief tool

Psychologists want us to carve out more alone time, to give our brains a chance to relax and recharge
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6 science-backed ways to protect and improve your memory

Forgetfulness doesn't have to be an inevitable part of life
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Should we be getting banana facials?

While TikTok influencers extol its virtues, this is what the experts think of the banana facial
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In an average lifetime, how long do we spend blinking?

Mundane actions, like sitting on the toilet, really add up over the course of an entire lifetime
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What an optimal cortisol rhythm feels like – and how to make it your norm

Influencers are demonising a hormone that actually plays a star role in regulating your body
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5 mind-blowing inventions turning humans into real-life cyborgs

A future where humans can lift incredible weights, see in the dark and fly sounds far-fetched, but it’s already here
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Long-distance runners may face higher colon cancer risk, early findings suggest

Running is overwhelmingly good for your health. But can you take it too far?
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Timing your breakfast right may help you live longer, major study suggests

A new study has found a link between the time adults eat their breakfast and their risk of premature death
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Groundbreaking video captures hidden moment of human fertility

Observing the crucial step in human development could help improve fertility
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Taking common vitamin D supplement may actually lower your levels of vitamin D3

Yes, you read that right
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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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Why do more perimenopausal women get diagnosed with ADHD?

More perimenopausal women are getting diagnosed with ADHD than ever before
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6 simple science-backed ways to boost your attention span

Primed for constant interruptions, your brain is now distracting itself, says science. It’s time to break the cycle and retrain your focus
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How to beat the afternoon slump (without a nap)

Recent research is revealing what's causing your post-lunch lethargy and how to get your brain back into gear
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How to become a morning person, according to science

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.
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