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What happens when you have too little body fat? From releasing hormones to regulating our temperature, fat has myriad roles in the body. Here's why chasing extreme fat-loss goals is so unhealthy.

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What's really going on in lymphatic drainage beauty videos? -- Fans of these massages claim they "depuff" and "define" their stomach - but what's actually happening to their bodies?

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'This is fixable': What really helps save a relationship -- What couples therapists want you to know about trying to save a relationship that's going downhill.

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Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse - and how to break them -- Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.

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Can you eat ultra-processed foods and still be healthy? A dietitian analysed my weekly shop -- UPFs are linked to a range of health problems. But no-one seems able to agree on why.

5 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.

28 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.

28 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.

28 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.

28 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.

28 days ago

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

28 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.

27 days ago

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

3 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 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?

2 months ago

How weight lifting can help you stay healthier as you age

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Why you're never too old for therapy

3 months ago

Why do we want to be remembered after we die?

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Hunter-gatherers rarely struggle to sleep. What can we learn from them? Hunter-gatherer communities are a window on how the human species learned to get a good night's rest. Here's what you can learn from them.

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Here's how to catch up on sleep, the right way

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The sleep habits that can help you wake up without an alarm

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The health effects of jet lag, and how to cope

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How to minimise the amount of polluted air you inhale while exercising - In general, the benefits of exercise outweigh the risks from air pollution. But there are steps we can take to minimise our exposure.

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Here's what to eat to protect your mouth's good bacteria

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

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

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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.

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The habits that help children to eat more vegetables over their lifetime

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What blindside divorce tells us about modern love

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

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Secrets of the Human Body

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The Wonderful World of Blood

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What Makes Us Human

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Body Clock: What Makes Us Tick?

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How to Boost Your Brain Power

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Around the World in 80 Weighs

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Making Sense of Cancer with Hannah Fry

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The Easy Wellness Podcast with Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway

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The Food Programme

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The Food Chain

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Complex with Kimberley Wilson

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What general anaesthetic reveals about our brains -- General anaesthesia was introduced in 1846, but how it puts us to sleep is still not entirely clear. Now emerging clues are teaching scientists about the fundamental workings of our brains.

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'Confusion in the immune system': How allergies can develop later in life -- We often think of allergies as the result of an unlucky hand dealt in childhood, or even before birth. But "any person, at any point in their life, can develop a new allergy".

10 days ago

The 30-second habits to lift your mood and relieve stress -- If you're feeling overwhelmed, consider taking part in short simple "micropractices" to improve your wellbeing.

12 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.

23 days ago

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.

18 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.

29 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.

1 month 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.

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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.

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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?

1 month 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

We're getting mealtimes wrong - here's the best time to have dinner -- The emerging science of chrononutrition suggests you should pay more attention to your body clock when planning your meals.

10 days 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.

29 days ago