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Scotland was 'murder capital of Europe', then it treated violence like a disease - In the early 2000s you were more three times more likely to be assaulted in Scotland than in the US, but the country now ranks among some of the safest in the world.

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What sunset-watching really does for your health -- Humans appear to see sunrises and sunsets "almost like bookends". Here's what a dose of golden hour does for our memory, sleep and mood.

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I'm in therapy for my 14-hour-a-day phone addiction and I'm determined to beat it -- Addiction treatment centres say more clients are coming for help with "out-of-control" phone use.

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These women said no to having kids - here's why -- From financial constraints to worries about the environment, women tell the BBC why they do not want kids.

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The 25-year-old scientist trying to stop footballers from getting dementia -- Ieuan Phillips' PhD examines what happens when football players head the ball.

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Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather -- Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.

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How climate change is altering our brains -- As heatwaves become more intense with climate change, scientists are racing to understand how extreme heat changes the way our brains work.

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How to keep your pets cool in hot weather -- From burnt paws to heatstroke, dogs and other pets can suffer in the heat. But the ways veterinarians recommend keeping them cool can be rather unexpected.

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What the penis can reveal about a man's health -- Erectile dysfunction can be an early warning of heart attack, stroke, diabetes and dementia.

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Dad brain: How fatherhood remakes men's minds -- From before their babies are born, men undergo serious hormonal changes that can powerfully influence their behaviour – with consequences for their child's wellbeing.

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Why men are so unhealthy - and what can be done -- Men are more likely to die prematurely than women - and worse at seeking care when they need it.

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How male drinking affects babies -- A father's alcohol consumption has long been overshadowed by the focus on what a mother drinks. But that could be about to change following new research.

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Removing 30% of my penis saved my life – this is why I let the surgery be filmed -- Alastair Munro's surgery features on the series Surgeons: At the Edge of Life on BBC Two on Wednesday.

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How money and power affect male self-esteem -- What we earn can affect our mental wellbeing, especially when we compare ourselves to those around us – and it can negatively influence male mental health.

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Six Steps to Calm -- Discover a calmer future with this course of six science-backed techniques, weekly to your inbox.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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How weight lifting can help you stay healthier as you age - All exercise helps you live longer, but strength training helps you live better – here's how you can get stronger.

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Why you're never too old for therapy

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Why do we want to be remembered after we die?

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Five minutes of exercise a day could help you live longer

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Parents weren't always this tired. What changed? Our ancestors probably didn't suffer as much from parental sleep deprivation, leading some scientists to reconsider guidelines for today's new parents.

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Want a better night's sleep? Go camping

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Your phone's blue light isn't ruining your sleep

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The micro-dreaming game that helps you sleep

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How to exercise safely in hot weather - Scientists say it is important to find ways to exercise when temperatures soar to protect your long-term health. Here's how you can keep going when things hot up.

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Brazil bets on 'smart vests' for World Cup glory

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Seven ways to trick yourself into eating better

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Children need to move more. Here's how to help

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What blindside divorce tells us about modern love - More people are sharing their experience of being divorced out of the blue. Psychologists tell the BBC why a spouse might initiate a sudden split.

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

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Six families, six very different summer trips

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This baffling syndrome makes fathers feel pregnant

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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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How to Boost Your Brain Power

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Food: Delicious Science

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What Makes Us Human

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Keeping it Up: The Story of Viagra

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The Kitchen Cabinet

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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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The Easy Wellness Podcast with Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway

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The Music & Meditation Podcast

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How often should you brush your hair? -- The secret to luscious locks depends on everything from your hair type to the design of your comb.

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'Pregorexia': The hidden danger facing expectant mothers -- Pregnancy can be a "perfect storm" for eating disorders that is often overlooked.

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A rare few can fend off HIV. Could scientists find a cure through them? -- Scientists are studying the few extraordinary individuals whose bodies seem able to naturally defend themselves from HIV in the hope of finding new cures.

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The people who are addicted to daydreaming -- Some people daydream for hours on end, playing out a single storyline for decades – and it can be hugely distressing. Here's how to tell when your daydreaming has gone too far.

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Brain freeze reveals a lot about your health -- If you're having ice cream headaches often, it might be worth seeing if it runs in your family and taking a second look at your non-brain-freeze headaches too.

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A neuroscientist's guide to thinking smarter in the 21st Century -- In her new book, The 21st Century Brain, scientist Hannah Critchlow explores the overlooked skills that will be necessary to flourish in the age of AI – and how we can cultivate them.

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The end of the passive wellness retreat -- The new generation of hotel spas is selling treatments that promise better sleep, lower stress and longer, healthier lives.

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How an ecological blunder led to a national health crisis in Japan -- A decision made 70 years ago to reforest vast swathes of Japan with just two kinds of tree has come back to haunt the country.

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How chewing more could boost your memory and brain health -- While it's widely known that chewing more improves digestion, research suggests it can also help reverse mental ageing.

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The banned hallucinogenic drug raising hopes for PTSD treatment -- Trials on veterans suggest the potent hallucinogen could provide a new treatment for PTSD, but scientists still don't know how it works.

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These breathing techniques could reduce your stress in minutes -- Spending a few minutes on your breathing can not only bring instant stress relief, but also benefit your health in the long term.

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Three fun challenges to slow your brain's ageing -- Our brains thrive on a challenge, but it doesn't all have to be hard work to see the health benefits. Here are three simple and fun ways to protect your brain as you age.

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Why an uneven heart rate could be a good thing -- Micro-fluctuations in the time between heartbeats are proving a helpful indicator of mental health, stress levels, exercise capacity and even how well you are ageing.

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Food labels are actually affecting your health -- Our environment drives many of the choices we make around what we eat. Evidence shows that to encourage consumers to make healthier choices, better labelling and education are crucial.

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Magic mushrooms could help people quit smoking -- Nicotine is highly addictive, but new research is showing that psychedelics can shift people's worldview in ways to help them give up cigarettes.

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