Was everything brighter 40 years ago? How color perception changes as we age

Do things look duller? As we age, the way we see the world can change – literally

Ditch your dish sponge, take a packed lunch: 33 easy plastic-free kitchen swaps

Plastic is a growing concern, so it’s time to cut back. Here’s how, from tips on reducing our use to ideas for more sustainable products

A moment that changed me: on the day of my first book deal, a mysterious hum overcame me

When the noise started, I entered a state of perpetual panic and despair. It was unstoppable. Then, in the snows of Transylvania, I suddenly came to terms with the sound …

Burn notice: Gen Z and the terrifying rise of extreme tanning

Nasal sprays, injections and sunbeds – for many people, the yearning for a tan now outweighs the risks. But why?

The 1am shut-eye: what is the prime bedtime for your health and happiness?

According to a survey, the average American heads to bed at 10.36pm, falling asleep 42 minutes later. Many younger people opt for lights out at 9pm. Are they all missing out on uplifting and restorative late-night fun?

I’m a perinatal psychiatrist. The US is promoting misinformation on SSRIs and pregnancy

A recent FDA advisory panel discussion contained falsehoods and overstated risks. That’s dangerous for mothers-to-be

Gen Z has brought us the 6pm dinner – and I am not ready for it

Early evening restaurant bookings are on the rise. Great for commuters and sleep purists, but what about the rest of us?

I found it agonising to quit smoking. So why are people ignoring the new treatments on offer?

Patches, gum, lozenges and hypnotism ... none of it worked for me in the long term. If an effective remedy had existed back then, I would have jumped at it

Home cooking and minimally processed foods best for weight loss, study finds

Dieters in trial lost twice as much weight when avoiding ultra-processed ready meals with as much nutrition

The one change that worked: I grew my own vegetables – and suddenly stopped wasting food

When I started caring for some tomato plants, it was as if a switch had been flicked in my mind. I knew I had to stop throwing food away. I immediately became much more creative with the meals I was making …