Human body8 May 2025The surprising power of nose breathingEvery part of my life seemed to improve after nasal surgery, from my allergies to my mental health. Nose breathing is a superpower hidden in plain sight, writes Thomas Germain.8 May 2025Future5 May 2025Grip strength: Test your odds of living to 100Grip strength is associated with a range of health outcomes, from type 2 diabetes to depression. Here’s how to check yours.5 May 2025Future28 Apr 2025What your earwax can reveal about your healthEarwax can contain valuable indicators to a person's health. Now scientists are analysing its chemistry in the hope of finding new ways of diagnosing diseases.28 Apr 2025Future15 Apr 2025The ruler drop test: Check your reaction timesYour reaction times can reveal a surprising amount about what's going on inside your body, from your brain health to your risk of an early death.15 Apr 2025Future7 Apr 2025The simple test revealing how 'well' you're ageingThe sit-to-stand test takes just 30 seconds to complete, but its results can provide profound insights into your health.7 Apr 2025Future2 Apr 2025Do skin probiotics actually work?The bacteria and fungi living on your skin play a surprising role in keeping us healthy. Is it possible to give them a boost?2 Apr 2025Future24 Mar 2025How often should you wash your feet?Some people scrub them every day while others say letting water run over them in the shower is enough. So are you cleaning these important appendages enough?24 Mar 2025Future13 Mar 2025The global challenge of iron deficiencyA lack of this vital nutrient is one of the world's leading causes of disability – but exactly when it becomes a problem, and the best way to treat it, remains unclear.13 Mar 2025Future17 Feb 2025Do collagen supplements work?Collagen supplements might make your skin more elastic – but the evidence is weak.17 Feb 2025Future...
