Luckily, there are many things you can do to help your brain cope.
- Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
The key reason why the simple act of eating becomes so unappealing in the heat is because the body is working to avoid overheating.
From scooping to skincare, online trends are reshaping how we talk about periods. But menstruation is complex, varied and still under researched.
Celebrity-backed devices promise meditative ‘sober trips’. Researchers are studying how rhythmic light reshapes visual experience and mood.
Humans have the hardware for scent, but hygiene and fragrance norms shape what we notice, fear and judge.
Microscopic mites are part of human biology. Some live harmlessly in our pores but others can trigger allergies, inflammation or infection.
From humming and ice baths to medical implants, the vagus nerve is everywhere. But what does it actually do and can you really reset it? Listen and watch the Strange Health podcast to find out more.
From knuckle pops to neck crunches, joint cracking is common and oddly satisfying. But what’s actually happening inside the body?
Sharp, solid stones form inside the human body more often than you might think. Watch and listen to episode two of The Conversation’s Strange Health podcast to find out how, where, and why.
Watch or listen to the first episode of Strange Health, a new podcast from The Conversation exploring the weird, surprising and sometimes alarming things our bodies do.
Listen and watch the trailer for a new podcast exploring the health questions people are obsessing over online, and exploring the weird and wonderful about the body.
Tens of thousands of injuries occur while skiing each year.
Yes, it’s calorie heavy, but the right festive foods can deliver flavour, tradition and surprising nutritional benefits.
Christmas toy shopping is stressful enough. Here are the toys that need an extra safety check.
Medication-overuse headache is a well-documented phenomenon – but the good news is it’s often reversible.
HS (hidradenitis suppurativa) affects thousands – often silently – but it can cause long-term pain, scarring and distress.
Keratin is the tough protein that forms hair, nails and hooves. It’s also responsible for something far stranger: human horns.
What if ‘madness’ is just another way our brains try to explain the world? Bugonia isn’t only absurd; it’s deeply human.
The hidden health horrors lurking in your halloween treats
Actors are skilled at performance and reading emotions in others, but athletes are set on winning.
At least 80% of us develop acne. How you treat it makes all the difference.
If you’ve had chickenpox, the virus never fully leaves your body. Years later, it can reappear as shingles. Here’s what causes it — and what doesn’t.
Elite darts technique requires a combination of both physical and mental athleticism.
Why some people drink gallons of water but stay desperately thirsty.
Persistent indigestion isn’t always harmless. Here’s how to tell when it’s time to skip the pharmacy aisle and see your GP instead.
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