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The BIG experiments

We put surprising new research claims to the test...

The big air pollution experiment

A surprising way to reduce your air pollution exposure put to the test...
The big sleep experiment

Could just 1 hours of extra sleep a day really transform your health?
The big standing up experiment

Is sitting down really as bad for us as smoking? We put the claims to the test...
The big brain-maintenance experiment

We all fear losing our marbles as we get older- but we reveal ways to prevent it.
The big cholesterol-busting experiment

How easy is it to lower your cholesterol naturally? We put some simple ideas to the test.
The Big Craving-Beating Experiment

A simple trick that could help us all conquer our bad habits.
The big blood pressure experiment

Can garlic, watermelon or beetroot reduce blood pressure? We put the claims to the test.
The big brain boost experiment

How to keep our brains at their best throught the day? We reveal some surprising tips.
The big vitamin D experiment

Michael Mosley puts three recommended sources of vitamin D to the test.
The big experiment: how can I get my body to burn more fat, without doing more exercise?

Here's what 'antioxidant-rich' products really have in them, and what they do.
The big experiment: could I lose fat just by changing my meal times?

A ground-breaking experiment: eat breakfast later and dinner earlier to lose fat
Is olive oil really good for me?

It's supposedly the key to a long and healthy life - but what's the truth?
Are oils 鈥榬ich in polyunsaturates鈥� or 鈥榬ich in monounsaturates鈥� good for me?

We鈥檝e seen the adverts for 鈥榟eart health鈥� oils and spreads 鈥� so we put them to the test.
The big motivation experiment

How can we all stick to our health resolutions? We do a big experiment to find out.
Is there a short-cut to getting fit?

High intensity interval training is all the rage and we find a way you can do it at home.
Should I go gluten free?

We carry out an experiment: is there such a thing as 鈥榞luten sensitivity鈥�?
Does turmeric really help protect us from cancer?

We do an ambitious experiment to discover whether turmeric really could be good for us
Can I alter my gut bacteria and improve my health?

The gut microbiome is a hot topic in health right now聽鈥� but can we change it?
Can I speed up my metabolism?

We test some popular methods that claim to give your resting metabolic rate a boost.
How can I get more omega-3 into my diet and how much difference聽will it make to my health?

Our volunteers see what happens when they eat oily聽fish or take fish oil聽supplements.
Can fizzy drinks make you eat more?

Finding out if the fizz in fizzy drinks can contribute to weight gain
Is coconut oil good or bad for your cholesterol?

A so-called 鈥榮uperfood鈥� whose sales are rocketing because of its health claims
Is eating carbs in the evening bad for you?

Evidence from studies suggests that large quantities of carbohydrate is bad for you
What鈥檚 the best way to get Iodine in your diet?

Iodine is essential to our health used by the thyroid gland to produce hormones
Can beetroot boost your brain and body?

Can the nitrate in beetroot improve physical performance and mental acuity?
Which type of exercise gives you the strongest bones?

Studies have shown that exercise can slow, even reverse, declining bone strength with age
Can learning a new language boost your brain?

We test whether learning a new language for a month can boost your brain.
Do I really need to exercise for 30 minutes at a time to get the health benefits?

We test whether 5 minute walks spread across the day can match a single 30 minute session.
Are over the counter breathalysers worth the money?

We put a selection to the test, with some surprising results.
Can my choice of drink protect me from what I eat?

We see if drinks containing antioxidants can protect our blood vessels from harm.
Can singing give you a natural high?

We test whether singing, dancing and cycling can boost feel good chemicals in our blood.
Is giving up alcohol for a month really worth it?

We find out what really happens to our bodies when we spend a month off booze.
Could massage boost your immune system?

We put massage to the test, with some intriguing results.
Could Tai Chi offer the same benefits as more vigorous exercise?

We team up with the University of Birmingham to pit Tai Chi聽against Zumba.
How Much Exercise Do You Really Need To Do?

How much do you really have to do, and how vigorously do you need to do it?
Can your food change your mood?

An experiment to test whether the food you eat can improve your mental wellbeing
Can time in nature improve my health?

We test whether spending more time in nature improves your physical and mental health.
Is yoga as good for me as aerobic exercise?

We test the effects of gentle yoga on blood pressure and mental health
Can thinking about food help me eat less?

We test whether eating 'mindfully' can help us eat less

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