Health

If you're feeling overwhelmed, consider taking part in short simple "micropractices" to improve your wellbeing.

Putting our hands in soil and touching grass, trees or moss provides a wide range of health benefits, for our skin and wider immune system.

Functional wrists are essential to normal everyday life. But they are easily damaged, and we all need to start thinking about them earlier in life than you’d expect.

Lyme disease is on the rise. But scientists are searching for ways to prevent it.

Researchers are finally beginning to understand the real impacts of poking fun at ourselves – and how to avoid the pitfalls.

Research suggests that naturism, the practice of non-sexual social nudity, can help people improve their body image. Naturists and experts tell the BBC how it works.

Some of the most prescribed medications, including those used to treat depression, ADHD and high blood pressure, can increase the risk of dehydration and other heat-related conditions.

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can reduce weight and improve health, but could they also boost athletic performance?

Shorter trips, awe, nostalgia and "satisficing" – these tricks will leave you feeling extra rested after a holiday.

The emerging science of chrononutrition suggests you should pay more attention to your body clock when planning your meals.

Some people just need a few minutes per day in the summer – while others require much longer.

Like a firework exploding in the joint – here's everything you need to know about cracking your knuckles.

Ultra-processed foods are in more foods than you might realise. These tasty recipes will help you avoid them.