Change Your Mind from New Scientist brings you the brain health advice you really need to know. Every week, award‑winning science journalists Cat de Lange and Helen Thomson cut through wellness hype to find out what actually keeps your mind sharp, your mood steady and your memory strong. As friends, they’ve spent decades swapping stories, testing trends and exploring the latest neuroscience, and thought it was about time to share the tips and tricks that have genuinely changed their own lives. From cold plunges to coffee, supplements to sleep, Ozempic and AI they speak to leading experts and ask: does this really work? Expect smart conversations, clear answers, and practical takeaways - with plenty of laughs along the way. Because when you understand your brain, you really can change your mind - for the better.
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In this episode of Change Your Mind with New Scientist, Cat and Helen explore the surprising science of solitude, including how it differs from loneliness and why time alone can sometimes even improve our connections with other people. But not everyone is the same, do you find alone time or social time more restful? https://youtu.be/kBsG1DNHEFA
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Microplastics can be found everywhere from freshly falling Antarctic snow to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, and our brains are no exception. In this episode of Change Your Mind with New Scientist, health journalists Cat de Lange and Helen Thomson trace the origins of microplastics and nanoplastics to tell the story of how they end up in the food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe.
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For years, Sudoku and brain-game apps promised to “keep your brain young”, then were largely dismissed as making you better only at the game itself. So why is brain training back in the headlines now? Find out in our latest video podcast https://youtu.be/7mDenaQKxIQ
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Manifestation has gone mainstream. From vision boards and affirmations to TikTok trends promising abundance and success, millions of people believe they can turn their thoughts into reality. But is there any science behind it? Find out now...
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Are you team sauna or team cold plunge? If you’ve ever wondered whether the cold‑water swimming craze is a genuine brain booster or just a very chilly fad, our latest episode is for you - https://youtu.be/IqLQ2gDO5wk
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