Alarms, blue light and nappuccinos: how to stay awake for late-night sports

Summer sport in the northern hemisphere means red-eyed mornings for Australian fans. Here, dedicated night-shifters share their tips

‘I’m a chef and I forgot how to bake a cake’: why trauma often leads to brain fog and amnesia

Shock, stress and grief can have a devastating effect on memory – but there are ways to bring it back

‘He could have died’: family calls for better jaundice testing of black and Asian babies

Jaxson’s symptoms were initially dismissed by health staff in a case that could have had fatal consequences

Is sleep the canary in the coalmine – a clue to the health of our minds?

Sleep disturbance is a recognised risk factor for developing a host of psychiatric disorders. Going to bed is the best thing you can do for your brain right now

We can’t predict the future, but appreciating its uncertainties will make us happier

Coincidences are far more likely to happen than we think – so we should expect the unexpected and avoid magical thinking

Scientists find vital missing ingredient for healthy vegan diet – algae

Natural aquatic supplement could be used to make up for lack of key vitamin B12 in plant-based diets

Is it possible to cure jet lag? ‘Sleep in the week before travel is our most important’

A sleep scientist, an elite athlete and a former flight attendant share their best tips for resetting your internal clock before, during and after travel

Want to breathe easy this winter? Turn your home into a jungle

Indoor air quality falls when windows are kept shut. Houseplants can help, but it takes a lot of greenery to get the best results

How to care for skin in Australian winter: use thicker creams, foam-free cleansers and don’t skip sunscreen

With the change in seasons, it pays to tweak your routine when cleansing and hydrating your face, hands and body

Soft play is a nightmare – so why are adults leaping into the ball pit?

Our galloping infantilisation continues at a new centre where there will presumably be less screaming than usual, greater participant continence and a bar. Is this what modern life has come to, asks Zoe Williams