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Simply smiling or frowning could change your running for the better (or worse).
Winnie the Pooh understood the importance of allowing your mind to wander – and the science agrees. It’s time we all found the time to daydream.
Most people view ageing as negative. But, research shows, there’s actually a lot to be positive about.
Whether you want a casual fling or long-term romance could change depending on different environmental factors.
Turns out taking antioxidant supplements after exercise doesn’t do much to help reduce muscle soreness after all.
Scientists have made advances in developing a new type of blood test to detect eight of the most common cancers.
Far from being lonely, some people prefer being left to die in peace.
Biofortification – enhancing the micronutrient concentration of staple crops – offers a sustainable solution to hidden hunger.
Despite new findings, the deaths can’t be blamed on enteric fever alone.
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In this episode of The Anthill podcast, we bring you stories on helicopter parenting, early puberty, and what it's like to grow up as a Muslim in Britain.
Why so-called ‘Aussie flu’ probably isn’t from Australia and other things you need to know about the latest influenza outbreak.
Being the victim of trauma can trigger the onset of PTSD. But so can being violent against others – which means young people in gangs risk deep psychological scars.
Improvements in survival rates for acute myeloid leukaemia have failed to keep pace with other leukaemias. That may be about to change.
Patient care is being “rationed” in NHS hospitals as a result of the nursing shortfall.
Fitbits and other trackers are just the latest iteration of the fitness industry’s relationship with technology.
Six scientists on the supplements they take every day and why they take them.
A child nutritionist gives her advice.
Being happy involves not shying away from pain, misery or distress.
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The latest episode of The Conversation's In Depth, Out Loud podcast, an audio version of selected long-form stories.
Western societies are obsessed with body image – and it’s stopping self-improvement.
Understanding the role of cortisol in suicide risk may lead to new treatments.
Our obsession with gut health, diet and well-being is far from new: the Victorians had very similar concerns.
Theresa May claims there are more beds available across the NHS than there used to be.
Harmful proteins spread between connected neurons much like flu spreads through a social network. The finding may provide future opportunities for halting Alzheimer’s.