‘It has cost me 14 teeth’: Readers on soft drink addiction – and how to beat it

Fizzy, caffeinated drinks are on sale everywhere, and for many people it can become difficult to function without them. Is cold turkey the only way out?

The real thing: my battle to beat a 27-year Diet Coke addiction

I have been obsessed with the sugar-free soda since I was four, spending £500 a year on up to seven cans a day. This is what happened when I tried to quit

‘I feel so good I may never drink again!’ Readers on their success – or failure – during dry January

Readers explain whether they looked, felt and slept better – or if they turned back to alcohol to cheer up a miserable month

Sweet treats are abbreviating these long, cooped-up January days

‘Each day, I promise myself: “Less sugar, fewer carbohydrates”, but I am yet to measure out mam’s morphine at 2am and then crave a rocket salad with an oil-free dressing’

10 houseplants to make you happier at home

For gorgeous scent or show-stopping blooms, these plants are guaranteed to brighten your space and your mood

Don’t hit snooze – and other secrets of a happy daily routine

From waking up to winding down, try these simple changes to maximise your wellbeing throughout the day

Readers’ hangover cures: 10 ways to beat the post-booze blues – from Radiohead to rollmop vinegar

If you’ve overdone it this first week of lockdown, here are tried, tested and surprising suggestions for how to handle the headaches and horror the morning after the night before

The Case for Keto review – why a full-fat diet should be on the menu

Gary Taubes argues persuasively that ‘those who fatten easily’ should abandon carbs altogether

Prebiotics are hard to stomach, but will your gut thank you for trying?

Since you’re seeking the indigestible, whatever it is usually has to be raw – unless it’s an onion

Veganuary predicts biggest year as Covid lockdown inspires diet overhaul

Plant-based campaign sets target of 500,000 signatories worldwide