FEATURE Tuning up the brain

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New studies in neuroscience suggest chiropractic care affects much more than back and neck pain. Celeste McGovern investigates an emerging body of evidence that spinal manipulation also improves your brain

FEATURE The herb that kills cancer

Growing evidence shows that magnolia bark effectively combats cancer, as Dr Harald Gaier accidentally discovered while offering 'supportive care' to two patients with tumours

FEATURE Feed your head

Low thyroid doesn't just make you sluggish—it also affects your brain. Marc Ryan, who treats many patients with the condition, offers the lowdown on how to repair both with the right diet

FEATURE 'How I beat alopecia'

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Carmel Twomey was horrified when she lost all her hair at the age of 46. But a unique mind-body therapy changed everything, she says

FEATURE Making waves

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You don't need gravity or even solid ground to get a powerful workout, says Charlotte Watts. Try these pool exercises for more resistance with far less effort

FEATURE Get on your bike

Giving up the train or car, and commuting to work by bike or walking, could make a big difference to your health, a new study has discovered