Archimedes knew the golden power of boredom – so why can’t we stop bringing our phones into the bathroom?

Being bored used to be a superpower, but now we have dopamine on loop to keep us endlessly occupied

Measles cases are surging in Europe and the US. This is what the anti-vax conspiracy theory has brought us

Nearly 30 years after Andrew Wakefield’s discredited study linking the MMR vaccine and autism, we badly need an injection of rationality

No, age isn’t just a number – and the sooner we realise that, the happier we will be

It’s tempting to want to stay young for ever. But each new life stage brings gains as well as losses

Fibremaxxing: could TikTok’s latest wellness trend actually make sense?

Beans, pulses, starchy foods and seeds are having a moment on social media. And, for once, the health benefits suggest they deserve it

What is hair and scalp oiling, and will it make my locks long like Rapunzel?

While some people are just genetically blessed, many popular hair hacks are simply commonsense, say experts

Don’t ‘power pee’ – but do grab a mirror: 13 easy, effective ways to protect your pelvic floor

It can often seem taboo to discuss these muscles, but they are essential to the wellbeing of both men and women. Experts discuss how to prevent and treat any problems

I do not need a £100 hairbrush. So why have I spent so long fantasising about one?

I think it’s my way of avoiding my feelings – and that whatever they are, I’d be better off facing up to them

NHS manager ordered to stop selling ‘sleep drug-laced’ children’s gummies

Regulator tells Sally Westcott to pull product that allegedly has undeclared levels of prescription-only melatonin

‘Life is brutal. Running helps’: the 17-year-old who faced despair – and ran the length of Britain

Marcus Skeet has dealt with a lot: diabetes, anxiety, depression, OCD and the pressures of being a young carer. A few years ago, he reached his lowest point. Then he began working towards an extraordinary goal

I wish I had known more about alcohol when I started drinking

It seems a sensible move to use explicit warning labels on products. What I’m more sceptical about is the ‘No amount of alcohol is safe for you’ messaging, writes Arwa Mahdawi