A moment that changed me: I was told my home was haunted – and it made me a tidier, happier person

I don’t believe in ghosts, but I am also an extreme people pleaser. If my living room was filled with judgmental spirits, it felt disrespectful to remain such a mess

What is hair and scalp oiling, and will it make my locks long like Rapunzel?

While some people are just genetically blessed, many popular hair hacks are simply commonsense, say experts

Walkouts, feuds and broken friendships: when book clubs go bad

While most book clubs go off without an issue, when they do turn sour the fallout can be significant. So why do some go wrong – and what can be done to prevent it?

Don’t ‘power pee’ – but do grab a mirror: 13 easy, effective ways to protect your pelvic floor

It can often seem taboo to discuss these muscles, but they are essential to the wellbeing of both men and women. Experts discuss how to prevent and treat any problems

Parents in Britain to be granted bereavement leave after miscarriage

Mothers and partners will gain the legal right if they lose a baby before 24 weeks, in Labour workers’ rights reform

Stop counting sheep – and 13 more no-nonsense tips for getting back to sleep

Awake in the night again? From box breathing to standing on a cold bathroom floor, experts and readers offer tried and tested tips on how to calm your mind and drift back off …

The secrets of self-optimisers: why ‘microefficiencies’ are on the rise

Whether brushing their teeth in the shower or wearing slip-on shoes to save time, people are finding all sorts of ways to fine-tune their routines. Are these fun life hacks or symptoms of a snowed-under society?

The best mattresses in 2025: sleep better with our seven rigorously tested picks

From luxury Simba and Otty mattresses to brilliant budget buys, here’s what we recommend – and how to know if you’ve found a good deal

I do not need a £100 hairbrush. So why have I spent so long fantasising about one?

I think it’s my way of avoiding my feelings – and that whatever they are, I’d be better off facing up to them

Is it true that … we’re all a little bit intolerant to dairy?

Occasional sensitivity to lactose can occur as we get older, or through stress, but for most people it’s only temporary