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With advancements in understanding the sciences and the instruments with which we study it, our collective knowledge of what happens inside ourselves is a work in constant progress that involves the most skilled medical practitioners and researchers. They must remain vigilant for any new details in understanding how our bodies work, as well as how our environment interacts with it. Here, Modern Sciences explores the latest developments in the fields of genetics, human biology, epidemiology, and much more.
Feeling angry? Don’t blow off steam. Try these tips instead
After a bad night’s sleep, you squabble with your kids at breakfast. Then a neighbour parks you in.…
Why do certain lyrics touch us so deeply? We studied 35 years of hits to find out
Suzy Miller, Swinburne University of Technology; Mark A Lee, and Nicholas Matherne, The University of Melbourne A growing…
I’m trying to lose weight. Will exercising make me hungrier and eat more?
We’ve all been there. You spend an hour in the gym, and before you even reach the change…
Three discoveries that transformed how we understand nutrition
When we think about nutrition, we almost always picture the same key players: the mouth, stomach, intestines, liver,…
Is spraying perfume on your neck bad for your health?
A spray of perfume on the neck is a familiar final step before leaving the house. But a viral…
Eating less protein may ‘slow’ ageing. But here’s why the evidence isn’t clear‑cut
Sharayah Carter, RMIT University Protein powders. Protein yoghurt. Protein snack bars. Protein is everywhere. Supermarket shelves and social…
Getting outside despite your 9‑to‑5 job can improve your mental health – here’s how to spend time in nature during and around working hours
Todd Lookingbill, University of Richmond The modern workday unfolds largely indoors. Long hours spent commuting, sitting in meetings…
Do we really need 10,000 steps a day?
Hunter Bennett, Adelaide University You’ve probably heard that hitting 10,000 steps a day is the key to health…
Is there really a global loneliness epidemic? Research reveals a more complex picture
Dennis Wesselbaum, University of Otago and David Leblang, University of Virginia Few human experiences are as universal –…
Swimming can alleviate low back pain – new study
Mark Hancock, Macquarie University and Deborah Wareham, Macquarie University As we age, low back pain becomes more common.…