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Modern life is ruining our wrists. We can do something about it - Functional wrists are essential to normal everyday life. But they are easily damaged, and we all need to start thinking about them earlier in life than you'd expect.

6 days ago

Why getting your hands dirty is good for you -- Putting our hands in soil and touching grass, trees or moss provides a wide range of health benefits, for our skin and wider immune system.

5 days ago

Some dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth - are you one of them? -- Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.

16 hours ago

Assisted dying: How laws differ around the world -- About 400 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?

1 day ago

How high school shapes the rest of our lives -- The puzzling codes of adolescent culture can influence our adult lives in profound ways. But we can also change how these early experiences shape us.

4 days ago

How defying ageism can help you live longer -- Research shows a positive attitude towards ageing can make people feel younger and live longer.

9 days ago

What to do now to stay healthy into your 70s -- From a brisk 15-minute walk, to getting regular sleep – doing these things from your 30s could help you stay fit well into your 70s.

9 days ago

The simple test revealing how 'well' you're ageing -- The sit-to-stand test takes just 30 seconds to complete, but its results can provide profound insights into your health.

9 days ago

What we can learn from Japan's elderly -- Japan has one of the oldest populations in the world, but some of the country's elderly aren't slowing down.

9 days ago

Can we change how our brains age? These scientists think it's possible -- Lara Lewington searches for the tech secrets that experts hope will unlock eternal youth.

9 days ago

Can science reverse the ageing process? -- Just how far can we intervene in the way our bodies age?

9 days ago

How to Sleep Better -- Wake up rested and feel more alert, with expert tips to improve your sleep in a six-part course.

8 days ago

Health Fix -- Trusted insights for better health and wellbeing rooted in science, every Wednesday to your inbox.

2 months ago

How a tiny chip can hold information from your gut -- A new organ-on-a-chip technology helps doctors design personalised treatments for gut health. -- Tech Now

5 months ago

Do you need to drink electrolytes to stay hydrated? -- Electrolyte-packed drinks are said to optimise health and hydration. But do we really need them? -- Health Decoded

5 months ago

The immersive tech preparing doctors for lifesaving surgery -- Tech Now meets medical teams using mixed reality environments to rehearse life-or-death operations. -- Tech Now

5 months ago

The health benefits of drinking matcha tea -- As a self-confessed coffee addict, Melissa Hogenboom examines the science behind matcha tea's health benefits. -- Health Decoded

5 months ago

The race to unlock nature's hidden secrets -- A team of researchers is working on an ambitious project to build the world's largest biological database. -- Tech Now

5 months ago

Why walking backwards can be good for your health -- Research shows the activity of 'retro-walking' can have surprising benefits for your physical health and brain. -- Health Decoded

5 months ago

Lab-grown teeth could soon replace fillings and implants - While teeth play a greater role in health than many realise, current dental solutions for tooth loss are temporary and subpar. What if we could regrow our teeth instead?

1 month ago

How weight lifting can help you stay healthier as you age

1 month ago

Why you're never too old for therapy

2 months ago

Why do we want to be remembered after we die?

3 months ago

The sleep habits that can help you wake up without an alarm - Ally Hirschlag discovers that waking up naturally can be surprisingly easy, if you take care of other sleep essentials.

17 days ago

The health effects of jet lag, and how to cope

22 days ago

Parents weren't always this tired. What changed?

1 month ago

Want a better night's sleep? Go camping

4 months ago

Here's what to eat to protect your mouth's good bacteria - Your oral microbiome is the key to a healthy mouth and body. Here's how to make sure it's well-nourished.

11 days ago

What eating alone does to your brain in the long run​

11 days ago

Intermittent fasting works wonders in mice. In humans, it's a different story​

18 days ago

We're getting mealtimes wrong - here's the best time to have dinner

24 days ago

The habits that help children to eat more vegetables over their lifetime - Small changes in how children experience food every day can have a lasting impact on what they eat.

2 months ago

What blindside divorce tells us about modern love

2 months ago

Science says dating app users fall into the same cycle. Here's how to spot it

3 months ago

Six families, six very different summer trips

3 months ago

What Makes Us Human

4 months ago

The Wonderful World of Blood

1 month ago

Secrets of the Human Body

1 month ago

Body Clock: What Makes Us Tick?

5 months ago

How to Boost Your Brain Power

4 months ago

Around the World in 80 Weighs

2 months ago

Making Sense of Cancer with Hannah Fry

2 months ago

The Easy Wellness Podcast with Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway

11 days ago

People Fixing The World

11 days ago

Cooking with Paula McIntyre

2 days ago

The Food Programme

11 days ago

The Food Chain

4 days ago

My dog has better tick protection than I do - but that could change soon -- Lyme disease is on the rise. But scientists are searching for ways to prevent it.

11 days ago

Why it's not always a good idea to laugh at yourself -- Researchers are finally beginning to understand the real impacts of poking fun at ourselves – and how to avoid the pitfalls.

12 days ago

Being nude in public can make us feel better about our bodies -- Research suggests that naturism, the practice of non-sexual social nudity, can help people improve their body image. Naturists and experts tell the BBC how it works.

19 days ago

These common meds could be causing you to overheat -- Some of the most prescribed medications, including those used to treat depression, ADHD and high blood pressure, can increase the risk of dehydration and other heat-related conditions.

22 days ago

Do weight-loss drugs give athletes a competitive edge? -- GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can reduce weight and improve health, but could they also boost athletic performance?

24 days ago

Four ways to extend the benefits of a holiday -- Shorter trips, awe, nostalgia and "satisficing" – these tricks will leave you feeling extra rested after a holiday.

1 month ago

How much sunshine do we really need? -- Some people just need a few minutes per day in the summer – while others require much longer.

1 month ago

Should you stop cracking your knuckles? -- Like a firework exploding in the joint – here's everything you need to know about cracking your knuckles.

1 month ago

Six easy swaps to avoid ultra-processed foods -- Ultra-processed foods are in more foods than you might realise. These tasty recipes will help you avoid them.

11 days ago

The iPhone's hidden fix for motion sickness -- A buried iPhone setting is turning heads and saving stomachs. But does relief just mean more time staring at your screen?

1 month ago

How period trackers share your private details -- Some apps are sharing users' health data. New research uncovers which apps lock down your privacy, and which don't.

1 month ago

Here's what to eat to keep your bones strong -- Our bone density begins declining earlier than you might think. But ensuring our diet is rich in certain nutrients can help to keep our skeletons strong.

1 month ago

Sewage, rat pee and toxic algae: How safe is wild swimming for your health? -- Swimming in rivers and lakes is booming, but heavy rain, sewage overflows and farm runoff can lead to disease outbreaks. Here's how to spot when the risks to health are highest.

1 month ago

The brutal maths behind Tour de France wins -- The Tour de France, which finishes this weekend, is regarded as one of the world's toughest cycle races. Winning it is a psychological as well as a physical test.

23 days ago

South Korea is becoming a medical tourism hotspot -- Travellers are increasingly adding comprehensive health check-ups to their South Korea itineraries - drawn by fast results, English-language support and prices that can undercut those back home.

1 month ago