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Tempted by snacks before bed? Here's why - and what you can do about it - There are biological reasons why you may reach for sweet treats before bed, but you can change the habit.

21 hours ago

Multimillion-pound project to detect dementia -- The BRAINIAC hub involves 10 UK brain health clinics to diagnose, prevent and treat dementia.

4 hours ago

AI to help eye tests detect diabetes -- Researchers hope the technology will allow for a quicker diagnosis for patients.

1 day ago

Under-16s could be banned from buying energy drinks in Wales -- Young people in Cardiff told BBC Wales they supported the proposed ban.

1 day ago

The people who only need four hours' sleep -- Some people really are fine with remarkably little sleep. But it can be hard to tell if you're one of those people.

2 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.

2 months 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.

2 months 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.

2 months ago

What Japan's elderly can teach us about ageing -- Japan's older generations show how friendly rivalry and physical activity can help keep the mind and body active.

10 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.

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

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

4 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

7 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

7 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

7 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

7 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

7 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

7 months ago

How to exercise more without trying - Incidental activity can reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease and even death. You can try some simple forms of it in a meeting, on a flight or while reading this article.

11 days ago

The immortal jellyfish can beat ageing. It could inspire treatments for diseases of old age

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Lab-grown teeth could soon replace fillings and implants

19 days ago

How weight lifting can help you stay healthier as you age

3 months ago

Temperature may trump light for shaping sleep - Some scientists think that temperature could be just as important as light at training the body's circadian clocks.

30 days ago

Hunter-gatherers rarely struggle to sleep. What can we 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 animals you could beat in a race - and the ones you couldn't - Ever wondered if you could beat a bear or a horse in a race? What about a rat or a rhino? The answers may surprise you.

16 days ago

What to eat for younger-looking skin

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Why it's easy to eat 30 plants a week - and how it transformed our family dinner

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What blood sugar spikes reveal about your health

26 days ago

'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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How high school shapes the rest of our lives

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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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The Flu That Killed 50 Million

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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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Sleep and Dream with Vinny & Cate

16 days ago

The Easy Wellness Podcast with Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway

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The Kitchen Cabinet

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Cooking with Paula McIntyre

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The Food Programme

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Why average human body temperatures may have fallen -- 150 years ago, average human body temperatures appear to have been higher than now. Scientists are still exploring exactly why.

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23 Oct 2026 -- Birdwatching rewires the brain and slows cognitive decline -- Birdwatching can help slow brain ageing and is increasingly being used as therapy for dementia patients. -- 23 Oct 2026

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21 Oct 2026 -- The simple fitness test that predicts your risk of death -- How quickly your heart rate returns to normal after exercise can reveal a surprising amount about your underlying health. -- 21 Oct 2026

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7 Oct 2026 -- Why a global outbreak of plague is unlikely -- A Russian lab technician has died at a plague research centre in Siberia, but there are many reasons pneumonic plague is usually easily contained. -- 7 Oct 2026

15 days ago

5 Oct 2026 -- Five simple ways to keep your neck healthy -- The modern world is a challenging place for necks. These five exercises will help you cope. -- 5 Oct 2026

25 days ago

28 Sept 2026 -- 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. -- 28 Sept 2026

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22 Sept 2026 -- 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. -- 22 Sept 2026

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21 Sept 2026 -- 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. -- 21 Sept 2026

12 days ago

19 Sept 2026 -- '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". -- 19 Sept 2026

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15 Sept 2026 -- 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. -- 15 Sept 2026

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8 Sept 2026 -- 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. -- 8 Sept 2026

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7 Sept 2026 -- 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. -- 7 Sept 2026

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2 Sept 2026 -- 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. -- 2 Sept 2026

15 days ago

31 Aug 2026 -- 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. -- 31 Aug 2026

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30 Aug 2026 -- 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. -- 30 Aug 2026

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