How not to overeat this Christmas
Christmas is notoriously a time of indulgence: there are all of the chocolates, cheese boards, mince pies, nuts, crisps – […]
Things people say about exercise that aren’t true
Here are nine common misconceptions about exercise and what research actually tells us. It can be hard to include exercise
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Non-alcoholic drinks: how healthy are they?
A few years ago, alcohol-free beers and wine were a rarity. And what was available was pretty execrable. Today, the
Nature versus nurture: how modern science is rewriting it
The question of whether it is genes or environment that largely shapes human behaviour has been debated for centuries. During
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Nicotinamide (NAD+). Can New Anti-ageing Supplement Turn Back Clock?
Recently, a new molecule has been added to the list of possible anti-ageing drugs: nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide or NAD+ for
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How controlled breathing helps elite athletes – and you can benefit from it too
Professional sport is full of stories of elite athletes “choking” emotionally and mentally under the pressure of competition. One famous
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Why ageing should be classified as a disease
Since the time of the ancient Greeks, doctors and philosophers have argued whether ageing is a disease or a natural
Anxiety: a playlist to calm the mind from a music therapist
A recent experiment explored whether certain kinds of music can reduce anxiety during a complex task and concluded that some
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Omega-3 fish oil as effective as drugs for some children with ADHD
Some studies have shown that omega-3 fish oil may help with ADHD symptoms. What’s more, they’re safe and well-tolerated. Attention
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Prince Andrew claims he ‘didn’t sweat’ – here’s the science of sweating
Sweating is a controversial topic at the moment. In his extraordinary recent BBC interview, Prince Andrew dismissed some of the
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