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Are your new year’s resolutions backed by science?

Our podcast on science and technology. We examine the evidence behind intermittent fasting, melatonin tablets for jet lag and breathing techniques

It wouldn’t be January without new year’s resolutions. Pledges to get in shape or cut back on vices are often guided by a plethora of wellness trends doing the rounds on social media and elsewhere. But what does science have to say about all those good intentions you might have?

This week, we examine the evidence behind three popular ideas: does intermittent fasting work? Will melatonin fight your post-holiday jet lag? And can you breathe your stress away?

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