Intermittent Fasting: What the Evidence Says
Intermittent fasting means cycling between periods of eating and not eating. This guide explains the common methods, separates the popular…
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Dr. Nadia Okoro
Science & Health Writer
Dr. Nadia Okoro holds a PhD in molecular biology and writes about medicine, public health and scientific research with an emphasis on evidence.
Credentials: PhD, Molecular Biology
Calories Explained: Energy In, Energy Out
A calorie is simply a unit of energy. This guide explains what a calorie really is, how 'energy in versus energy out' shapes weight, the…
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Why Fibre Matters (and How to Get Enough)
Fibre is the part of plant foods your body cannot fully digest, and it does far more than aid digestion. This guide explains soluble and…
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Mental Health Basics: Looking After Your Mind
Mental health is part of everyone's overall health, not just the absence of illness. This guide covers common conditions like anxiety and…
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Type 2 Diabetes Explained
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition where the body cannot use insulin properly, so blood sugar runs too high. This guide explains what it…
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How Do Telescopes Work?
Telescopes work by gathering and focusing light to make distant, faint objects appear brighter and bigger. This guide explains refractors…
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The Big Bang, Explained
The Big Bang is the leading scientific explanation for how the universe began: not an explosion in space, but the expansion of space itself…
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Antibiotic Resistance Explained
Antibiotic resistance is when bacteria evolve so that the drugs meant to kill them stop working. Here is how it develops, why the World…
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How Much Exercise Do You Actually Need?
The UK and WHO guidelines on physical activity, explained simply - how much moderate versus vigorous exercise adults need each week, why…
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