Nine easy swaps to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet: it’s not an ‘all-or-nothing approach’
Modern western diets are full of ultra-processed foods, but experts say we need to reduce our intake. Here they offer achievable alternatives
Dogs, dopamine dressing and microdosing nature: how to find January joy
New year pick-me-ups; hand cream to soothe dry, chapped skin; and the best clothes to buy secondhand
My week avoiding ultra-processed foods: ‘Why is it this hard?’
Ultra-processed foods have been linked to various health issues, but are a ubiquitous part of the modern western diet. Can Emma Joyce avoid them for a whole week?
Why am I a vegan? I do it for my mental health
Vegan restaurants are closing, RFK Jr is sounding the drum for carnivores, and the protein cult is bigger than ever. But eschewing animal products helps me ward off a sense of impotence – and despair, writes Emma Beddington
Five minutes more exercise and 30 minutes less sitting could help millions live longer
Research finds minor changes in physical activity could hugely reduce number of premature deaths
How to make a habit actually stick: the small changes that worked for you
Most resolutions don’t survive past January, so how do you make a change that lasts? Readers share their top tips, from habit stacking to drinking their second coffee outdoors
How to dress for work without spending a fortune – or sacrificing personal style
Also: advice to reduce screen time, how to maximize your toaster oven, the best gloves and at-home fitness staples
From squirrel picnics to penpals, karaoke to crochet: 43 easy ways to lift your spirits
Guardian writers and readers share the simple tricks they use to bring a bit of joy into their lives
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
Don’t stress, do less: 52 ways to make your life easier in 2026
We asked experts in fields from homes to health to horticulture for advice on tasks we can simply stop doing and problems to take off our worry plates