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Getting melatonin from your diet

Studies show that a wide vareity of foods contain the hormone melatonin, which has antioxidant benefits and can aid restful sleep.

From perspiration to world domination – the extraordinary science of sweat

It may be embarrassing sometimes, but without our ability to sweat when the going gets hot, humans would not have climbed their way to the top of the evolutionary pile.

How being in nature makes us appreciate our bodies and reject unrealistic beauty standards

A sense of connectedness to nature may help shift our attention onto more important things – like living a fulfilled life.

Time to get serious about exercise

Finding ways of working an hour of brisk walking or cycling into your work day could add years to your life.

Are supplements in pregnancy ‘unnecessary’?

We need healthy mothers to make healthy babies, so why are pregnant women still getting confusing and inadequate advice on nutrition and supplements?

What is chronic pain and why is it hard to treat?

Unrelieved pain contributes more to human suffering than any other disease; it’s time to understand more about what causes it.

Mindfulness is not a waste of time – it can help treat depression

Critics say it has been corrupted from its Buddhist roots, but mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MCBT) is helping people to avoid relapses into depression.

Forget about fats – it’s processed food we should be worried about

Instead of asking about specific nutrients, we should be asking whether the rise of processed foods has contributed to the rise in diet-related diseases.

The best foods to protect your summer skin

What you eat during the summer can also impact how well your skin copes with the sun. Here’s some skin-loving foods that can provide protection.

How sauerkraut is leading a food revolution

Shoppers have had it with supermarket science and instead are embracing more holistic styles of eating. Enter the fabulous fermented foods!