Doomscrolling, people pleasing and low-fat foods? Life’s too short! Nine writers on what they won’t bother with this year
Rutger Bregman, Josie Long, Michael Rosen, Meera Sodha and others on what they are no longer wasting their time on
‘They don’t have a nice socket structure’: how to really look after your knees
From squats and lunges to the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, physiotherapists share advice on how to maintain strong knees and avoid pain
Simple daily rituals for building fun, calm and play into your days in 2026
Breathe, make matcha, don’t eat so fast: these aren’t resolutions, they are simple habits for a more relaxing year
ITV agrees to invest £3m in fitness app created by Joe Wicks
The Body Coach app, launched in pandemic, will advertise on ITV’s channels and video platform ITVX under deal
The best cross trainers in the UK for a low-impact workout at home, tested
New year fitness goals? An elliptical will put you through your paces without the joint strain – our reviewer worked up a sweat testing the best
A personal trainer’s starter pack: 10 US workout products to reboot for 2026
From stretching straps to foam rollers, this inexpensive exercise gear will start your year off on fitter footing
Is it true that … you can sweat out a hangover?
It’s the liver – not the skin – that rids the body of the toxins in alcohol, but exercise can help manage the symptoms
Worried about winter? 10 ways to thrive – from socialising to Sad lamps to celebrating the new year in April
The temptation is to sit at home and hibernate, but beating the winter blues can be done. Here’s how to embrace the coldest and arguably most beautiful season
The 175 best holiday gift ideas for 2025, vetted by the Guardian US staff
Unique, tested gift ideas for every budget – from stocking stuffers to splurges – to cover every recipient and scenario
NHS directed pregnant women to controversial Free Birth Society via charity
Exclusive: NHS websites pointed women to factsheet featuring podcast by ‘dangerous’ influencers linked to baby deaths