
Episode 2
Michael Mosley and team find out if eating less boosts your memory, discover the body's own secret stress-buster, and investigate what is really in cannabis-based health products.
Michael Mosley and the doctors are back. Giles Yeo tests the extraordinary claim that eating less can boost your memory. Alain Gregoire discovers our body’s secret built-in stress-buster. Zoe Williams reveals how to spot a hidden illness that can cause stillbirth. Michael uncovers how a simple magnet can save the sight of people with glaucoma. And in a special report, Dr Javid Abdelmoneim investigates what’s really in the cannabis-based health products you can buy over the counter.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Executive Producer | Jacqueline Smith |
| Series Producer | Dominic Gallagher |
Broadcasts
- Wed 15 Jan 202020:00
- Sat 18 Jan 202017:30
- Mon 3 Feb 202013:30BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Fri 14 Feb 202002:00





