Chocolate biscuits, cosy bedding and moments of calm: a sideways look at self-care

This week: feel-good January fixes; interior designer-approved bed linen; and Grace Dent on the best extra-chocolatey biscuits

From stiff necks to ‘lazy glutes’: why these unloved muscles could prevent injury – and how to train yours

Never heard of your lower trapezius? Don’t know your rotator cuff from your neck flexor? To alleviate common injuries, it’s time to get to know them

A Sydney council’s ban on ‘inappropriate’ swimwear stirs a wider debate over complex feelings about women’s bottoms

Whether you’re chasing folding treadmills or gym quality on a budget, our top-rated running machines will accelerate your training

Bundle up and break a sweat with these winter running accessories, from base layers and gloves to waterproof jackets

At the start of the year, many people embark on a new workout programme – leaving regular exercisers longing for Quitter’s Day

Combining ideas from therapy with physical activity can bring huge health benefits, say the therapists pioneering a holistic approach

This week: what we learned testing toothbrushes; fitness kit worth the investment; and slow cookers for warming winter feasts

Some people never learn to read or swim or even cook as children - but with the right spirit there’s still time to make things right

Strength training brings multiple benefits and anyone can do it – just as long as they start by getting their form right