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.
Why you should never take health advice from people aged over 100
How not to become a centenarian.
This simple walking hack can help improve your cardiovascular health
You may want to rethink your daily walking routine.
The anti-ageing diet: 6 science-backed changes to protect your skin, body and brain from getting older
New research is revealing the links between what you eat and how you age… And the foods that might help you slow the ageing process down.
Why you feel awful when the clocks go back (and how to fix it)
The end of British Summer Time can be a wake-up call for our circadian health
Here's what supplements you really shouldn't take together
While some pills are designed to improve your health, some taken together can cause more harm than good.
What is a fever dream?
Strange dreams are the last thing you want when feeling ill, yet they're very common.
Can you smell fear?
Fear may its own special scent.
The biggest myth about processed food, debunked by science
Corn demonstrates humans sometimes need processed food to flourish.
The 6 biggest questions about adult ADHD, answered by a neuroscientist
ADHD diagnosis has risen in recent years, particularly among adults. But we need to improve how we view and treat it.
The real reasons women are losing more sleep than men
Menopause, pregnancy and hormones can all have a huge effect on women's sleep.
Why do I keep seeing faces in everything?
Spotting faces in clouds and toast? It could mean you're a creative genius.
Why olive wastewater could soon help reshape your health
Liquid waste from pressing olives may be more useful than previously thought – with great benefits for human health.
Should I be adding protein to my coffee?
Influencers are putting protein in their coffee, but does it have any benefits?
8 simple, science-backed ways to instantly boost your motivation
Why are some of us procrastinators while others are dynamic, go-getters? It's down to our brains and by understanding the science behind motivation, you may find you can achieve more.
Your inner critic is sabotaging your life. This is how psychologists suggest you break free
The criticism coming from your inner voice isn’t always the most constructive. But psychologists are working on ways to help your negative self-talk.
Why Ozempic isn't suitable for everyone, explained by a doctor
The demand for anti-obesity drugs has skyrocketed over recent years.
6 life-changing lessons from the biggest studies on human happiness
Sick of chasing happiness, instead of enjoying it? You may be stuck on what psychologists call the hedonic treadmill. Here's how you can step off it.
Here's the only science-backed way to lose belly fat
There’s a lot of advice about exactly what you should do to shift that spare tyre around your waist. Does any of it add up?
Here's the one supplement consistently shown to better your brain and body
Every supplement claims to offer benefits for your body. But tests suggest creatine actually does. It might also have benefits for your brain, too.
Can you really tell what type of headache you have based on where the pain is?
A complete guide to what your headache means.
The hidden rules of appetite that are ruining your weight loss plans
Obesity is on the rise, but as we blame our unhealthy food-ridden environment and look to wonder drugs to get rid of unwanted fat, what role do our genetics play?
The key to getting over your fear of flying could be your bottom. A psychologist explains why
Simple, science-backed techniques can help you overcome your sky-high anxiety.
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?
Why it's time to change your relationship with alcohol (and how to do it)
More of us are thinking 'I should probably drink less.' But what is booze really doing to our bodies? Is abstinence as worthwhile as people say? And what's the best way to change, if not end, our relationship with alcohol?