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

Rise to the challenge: my very own bake off

For many, baking is therapeutic. But is cooking along with Bake Off really such a good idea, asks Emma Beddington

It’s official: allotments are good for you – and for your mental health

Tending your own patch boosts wellbeing and connects you with others, study finds

‘I worked in horror films. Now I’m an undertaker’: arts workers who had to find new jobs

A DJ turned shaman, a lighting designer turned railwayman, a dancer turned gayrobicist … as the government causes fury with a ballerina job ad, we meet workers forced to retrain due to Covid