Calls to make nap part of working day after latest study on brain benefits
Experts say allowing brief doze may help businesses and employees boost productivity as well as health
Naps are healthy, scientists say – so why has Spain given up on the siesta?
As study shows a daytime doze may help brain’s health, for Spaniards the idea is outdated and cliched
‘Your body is miraculous – enjoy it!’ 10 ways to be much more body-confident
Forget your inhibitions this summer. Instead, wear colourful clothes, get enough rest and celebrate every personal best
Can you wear sweaty gym clothes twice? How to join the no-wash revolution
If you’re tempted by the thought of doing less laundry, here is everything you need to know, from spot-cleaning to moths to staying odour-free
So daytime naps can boost your brain power? No wonder I’m a crossword genius
News that a quick siesta can improve cognitive function is little surprise to those who’ve seen the results of my 2pm doze, says Guardian contributor Tim Dowling
The no-wash movement: would you wear underpants for a week without cleaning them?
Do you need to wash your T-shirts after every wear? Probably not. What about your knickers? That depends. But more and more people are eschewing detergent to save time, money and the environment
‘I’m not just faster, but taller’: how I learned to walk properly – and changed my pace, posture and perspective
When I was told I could reap huge health benefits by learning to walk better, I was sceptical. I was already pretty good at walking, I thought. It turned out I had a lot to learn
‘I feel like I’ve missed out’: has working from home thrown the gen Zs out with the water cooler?
The decline of the daily commute has been good for most but entering the workforce without ever working in an office can be challenging
Should I worry about my VO2 max?
Most people have never heard of VO2 max. A few know it has something to do with oxygen consumption. But how is it measured? And what does a high or low figure mean?
Time-warped: how modern life shortens our perspectives
Many of us feel the anxiety of living in a time of ‘polycrisis’, but taking a long view will help you cope