Change Your Mind with New Scientist

Change Your Mind with New Scientist

New Scientist 20 - The Vagus Nerve - Could this be the key to reducing your inflammation?

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. New Episodes every Thursday. 
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Episodes

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The Vagus Nerve - Could this be the key to reducing your inflammation?

17 Sep 2026
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Blue Spaces - How Spending Time Near Water can Boost your Mental Health

10 Sep 2026
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Eco-anxiety - How to Cope with your Stress about Climate Change

03 Sep 2026
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Cognitive Reserve - How to Future-Proof your Brain

27 Aug 2026
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Ozempic: Could Weight-Loss Drugs have Surprising Brain Benefits?

20 Aug 2026