I tried the latest sleep trick – and my husband and I were up all night
Cognitive shuffling is apparently the remedy for a spinning mind at 3am. But it made me question all my choices, writes Polly Hudson
‘Loaded water’ is hyped as a secret to hydration. But adding electrolytes is merely effort down the drain
The average person does not need to be adding anything to their water
Katherine Ryan has had a facelift at 42. Why do I feel betrayed?
I’m a fan of the comedian and her decision initially made me feel like a haggard loser. But famous women are not obliged to act according to other people’s wishes, writes Polly Hudson
Is it true that … central heating is bad for your skin?
Dry air indoors can cause an inflammatory reaction, yet so can cold, windy outdoor conditions – but turning down the heating and using a moisturising cream can help
‘It’s the most urgent public health issue’: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on screen time, mental health – and banning social media until 18
The hit podcaster, author and former GP says a failure to regulate big tech is ‘failing a generation of children’. He explains why he quit the NHS and why he wants a ban on screen-based homework
Readers reply: can you acquire courage?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions ponders how to overcome fear and do what is needed
‘We almost lost you in the night’ – the life-threatening rise of measles in the UK
It is one of the most infectious diseases around, and can cause blindness and hearing loss – and can also be fatal. Why are cases now soaring and what can be done about it?
Facing meltdown? Over 75% of people suffer from burnout – here’s what you need to know
Does it only affect weak people? Is work always the cause? Burnout myths, busted by the experts
‘You think: Do I really need anyone?’ – the hidden burden of being a hyper-independent person
Self-reliance is often encouraged over asking others for help in the modern world. But doing everything yourself can be a sign that you are scared of intimacy
I took up paddleboarding in my 60s. Now I feel calm in the water and strong on land
It was a wobbly start. But every time I haul my paddleboard out I feel my balance and confidence improving