13 May 2026
About this episode
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 whatÌýactuallyÌýkeeps your mind sharp, your mood steady and your memory strong.
As friends, they’ve spent decadesÌýswapping stories, testing trends and exploringÌýthe latestÌýneuroscience,Ìýand thought it was about time to share the tips and tricksÌýthat have genuinely changed their own lives.
From cold plunges to coffee, supplements to sleep, Ozempic and AI they speak to leading experts and ask:Ìýdoes this really work?Ìý
ExpectÌýsmart 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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