Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley

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In his last interview, How to Live a Good Life, Michael Mosley talks to Prof Paul Bloom.

If time is tight, what's the one thing that you should be doing to improve your health and wellbeing? Michael Mosley reveals surprisingly simple top tips that are scientifically proven to change your life.

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How this exercise trick could improve your balance, waistline and reduce lower back pain!

It might look a bit strange, but surprising research reveals the benefits of backwards walking - from reducing back pain to boosting memory.

Step out - backwards! The Chinese have a saying that 100 steps backwards are worth 1000 steps forward - and they might be onto something! It may look bizarre to onlookers, but Michael delves into the research and finds some surprising benefits. It’s been used for decades in rehabilitative physical therapy, and recent research reveals that it could even boost memory - by giving your brain a workout! Michael also speaks to biomechanics expert and champion of backwards walking, Professor Janet Dufek from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, whose research suggests that walking backwards could help with lower back pain. They discuss why walking backwards is so beneficial for our muscles and how to do it safely. Volunteer Nina takes her daughter with her for a backward stroll - and gets a laugh out of it!

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Producer: Nija Dalal-Small
Science Producer: Catherine Wyler
Assistant Producer: Gulnar Mimaroglu 
Trainee Assistant Producer: Toni Arenyeka
Executive Producer: Zoe Heron
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