The Twinstitute

Synopsis

Doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken put competing health theories to the test with the help of 30 other pairs of identical twins.

First Air Date: 2019-01-02

Last Air Date: 2019-02-06

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Lucy Bacon, Chris van Tulleken, Xand van Tulleken

Networks: BBC Two

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Ep. 1: Get Thin Fast (2019-01-02)

This episode tests the best way to lose weight, improve memory and beat pain without pills.
Ep. 2: Sleep Deprivation (2019-01-09)

Twins test the best way to beat fatigue and discover the effect of smartphones on IQ.
Ep. 3: HIIT versus Easy (2019-01-16)

This episode explores the best way to get fit, beat nausea, and discovers if you can enhance brain performance.
Ep. 4: Better Brain (2019-01-23)

Twins find out if its possible to get a better brain, repel mosquitoes and get fit just by watching TV!
Ep. 5: Giving Up Smoking (2019-01-30)

Identical twins put health theories to the test. Twins test the best way to kick a habit, see if hand-washing keeps you healthy and try to improve concentration.
Ep. 6: Learn a Language (2019-02-06)

Identical twins test the best way to learn a new language, attempt to look younger and test an easy way to lower your calorie count.