My rookie era: In my 40s I attempted my first multi-day hike – and became a walking cliche
Adult beginners are charming when the stakes are low. Learning the piano at 50 is cute – but nobody ever needed to be airlifted out of a piano recital
Midwives want to make childbirth miraculous – so what went so wrong in Nottingham?
The acronym ‘FOH’ for ‘Fuck off home’ was used beside the names of expectant mothers. Senior midwives advised others not to be ‘too kind’. But as this and other shocking evidence is brought to light, sexism is only one part of the story, writes Zoe Williams
What’s the secret to getting the perfect amount of sleep? Don’t worry about it!
Research out this month says you should aim for between 6.4 and 7.8 hours a night. But if you’re getting that granular about shut-eye, you’re overthinking it, writes Emma Beddington
Is it true that … you should sync your workout routine to your menstrual cycle?
There is no evidence that ovulation affects muscle-building, but you may feel stronger at certain times
Hybrid training: is this the secret to getting fitter and stronger?
Whether it’s Hyrox or CrossFit, some of this century’s biggest exercise trends have one thing in common: combining cardio with strength training. Here’s how to do it
Every month, my explosive rage would send shockwaves through my family. Then I got a diagnosis that changed everything
Mothers with PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) explain how it has affected their relationship with their families
Poor sleep linked to rising cancer risk in under-50s
Findings add to growing efforts to explain why cancer rates are increasing among younger adults worldwide
‘A literal life-saver’: 12 essential exercise products our writers use to get fit
Oura rings, Bombas socks, Google Fitbit Air – the Filter’s all-time favorite things for looking and feeling good this summer
The best bath towels of 2026 in the US, from fluffy to quick drying – tested
We tested top-rated bath towels from Parachute, Brooklinen, Quince and more to find the softest, most absorbent towels – at every price point