My neighbour cut down my trees and I’ve killed everything in my yard
The permanence of choosing plants is frightening. Once you choose to plant something, it could be there forever
The new household rules: ditch your toilet brush and wash much, much more
How many towels does one person need? Should you change your sheets each week? And do you really have to clean the toilet with nothing but your rubber gloves? Experts on 10 modern domestic dilemmas
Is clean beauty a skincare revolution – or a pointless indulgence?
More and more companies are offering skincare products free from ‘toxic’, ‘nasty’ and ‘suspicious’ chemicals. But are these ingredients really dangerous?
White gold: the unstoppable rise of alternative milks
The long read: How wellness upstarts spoiled milk’s healthy reputation – and built a billion-dollar industry from juicing oats and nuts
The right bike for the right person: a lesson from Isla Rowntree
The Islabikes founder’s new range of bikes for those aged 65-plus shows how different people can often have very different cycling needs
New plant-focused diet would ‘transform’ planet’s future, say scientists
‘Planetary health diet’ would prevent millions of deaths a year and avoid climate change
Mushroom magic: why the latest health fad might be on to something
Mushrooms are increasingly touted as a magic cure-all. We took a look at the science behind the claims of immune support, stamina and longevity
In a lather: sales of barred soap are up – but is it better at cleaning than a shower gel?
In a bid to reduce plastic waste, consumers are returning to the bar of soap. But will it wash?
Healthy holidays and a sunscreen rethink: top five travel trends for 2019
Rising eco-awareness, wellness breaks and a farewell to passports ... we look at changes in the world of travel for the year ahead
Bowel movement: the push to change the way you poo
The long read: Are you sitting comfortably? Many people are not – and there are some who insist the way we’ve been going to the toilet is all wrong