The Science of Addiction
Sally Marlow turns to science to find out why so many people in Britain are addicted.
- 28 mins
- 24 Sep 2019
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Health & Wellbeing
The Science of ResilienceSian Williams explores the science of resilience and takes lessons in bouncing back.
- 28 mins
- 31 May 2016
Coronavirus Update 24/7UK Christmas plans will 'throw fuel on the Covid fire' says adviser
Professor Andrew Hayward thinks they will 'likely' lead to a third wave.
- 5 mins
- 25 Nov 2020
How Do You Cope? …with Elis and JohnS2 Damon Gough: 'Every day should be Mental Health Awareness Day'
Elis and John speak musician Badly Drawn Boy about his struggles with alcoholism.
- 62 mins
- 24 Nov 2020
Fallout: The Legacy of ChernobylNick Ross investigates the health impact of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident.
- 40 mins
- 26 Apr 2011
Goodbye to All This7. Port in the storm
“His death is nothing like the worst thing. The worst thing is now”
- 25 mins
- 23 Nov 2020
Mysteries of SleepSeries 1
Sleep Deprivation and Insomnia
If we don't snooze, we lose. How badly does lack of sleep affect our mind and our body?
- 28 mins
- 19 Dec 2017
The Joe Wicks PodcastSunshine in a mix. Feel good music chosen by Joe Wicks!
Joe's positive playlist. Tracks from George Ezra, Beyoncé, Arctic Monkeys & even Moana.
- 58 mins
- 19 Jul 2020
ADHD and MeFollowing the diagnosis of a family member, comedian Rory Bremner explores ADHD.
- 28 mins
- 23 May 2011
Mindfulness: Panacea or Fad?How a Buddhist meditation technique became a cure-all for the ills of modern life.
- 28 mins
- 11 Jan 2015
Erased Memories and Spotless MindsDr Mark Lythgoe investigates the science of erasing memories.
- 30 mins
- 20 Jul 2011
Reasons To Stay Alive by Matt HaigEpisode 9 - Interview with Matt Haig
Matt Haig reflects on the success of his book, Reasons To Stay Alive.
- 15 mins
- 21 Jul 2020
Long CovidAdam Rutherford explores the science behind why recovery from covid can be so protracted.
- 28 mins
- 29 Sep 2020
Coronavirus Global UpdateSweden changes tack as restrictions are imposed
Swedish government bans public events with more than 8 people
- 4 mins
- 24 Nov 2020
Slimboy Fat: The Problem with BMIAs Dr Mark Porter's waistline increases, he puts his body mass index, or BMI, to the test.
- 28 mins
- 11 Aug 2015
The Long Tail - My Coronavirus RecoveryLong Covid patient Sophie Wilson speaks to fellow sufferers and search for answers.
- 26 mins
- 10 Nov 2020
A Short History of SolitudeEpisode Three: Locked Down
Thomas Dixon explores the surprising history of being alone.
- 28 mins
- 14 Sep 2020
Kizzy Crawford: Autism and MeSinger-songwriter Kizzy Crawford discovers how autism impacts the lives of women and girls
- 28 mins
- 18 Aug 2020
Broad SpectrumHelen Keen had a diagnosis of autism as an adult: she explores how it appears in women.
- 28 mins
- 08 Sep 2020
In Pursuit of HappinessClaudia Hammond looks at the government's plan to measure the nation's happiness.
- 28 mins