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Six surprising tips to boost the fitness benefits of your workout

Six surprising tips to boost the fitness benefits of your workout

26 June 2023

If you’re struggling for time or motivation, here are evidence-based hacks that maximise the effects of the exercise you do manage – from breathing tricks to the mindset shift that can reduce body fat


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The truth behind melatonin and why it may not help you sleep

27 December 2022

Millions of people take melatonin to help them nod off, treat jet lag and cope with night shifts, but new evidence suggests we may have misunderstood the hormone and how to use it effectively


Human hibernation is a real possibility - this is how it might work

Human hibernation is a real possibility - this is how it might work

11 October 2022

Mounting evidence suggests that humans may have the biological hardware to benefit from some aspects of hibernation. Switching on these mechanisms could treat cardiac arrest, boost longevity and help people travel further into space


How the strangeness of our dreams reveals their true purpose

How the strangeness of our dreams reveals their true purpose

4 November 2020

A new explanation for dreaming suggests it does something far more profound than reinforcing learning as we sleep. It might even explain our love of stories


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How to breathe your way to better memory and sleep

8 January 2020

More than half of us breathe the wrong way, missing out on many benefits from better health to altered consciousness. Here's how to do it right


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How getting more daylight can improve your mental and physical health

29 May 2019

Spending less time outside and more time in dim artificial light is disrupting our body clocks and undermining our health. The good news? A little daylight goes a long way


8 ways to keep your brain young and stave off mental decline

8 ways to keep your brain young and stave off mental decline

23 January 2019

Want to defy ageing and keep your mind sharp? From the right diet to your dental hygiene and social life, here are the best ways to keep your brain fighting fit


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Winning at work: How to avoid getting sick in the office

8 January 2019

Our workplaces are making us sick, but there are clever ways to dodge the germiest corners and keep your health intact


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Winning at work: How to plan your day (and avoid the afternoon slump)

8 January 2019

Each of us has our own daily rhythm, whether night owl or morning lark. Finding out yours is the first step to maximising creativity and productivity all day


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A scientific guide to the resolutions that are really worth the effort

2 January 2019

Being a better you needn't be as hard as you think. From more sleep, to snacking smarter and ditching the gym - we put 10 New Year's resolutions to the test


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