I’ve wasted 7,300 hours lazing in bed in the morning. Why can’t I just get up?

For 40 years, I’ve spent half an hour lying around doing nothing each day after waking up. It’s scandalous behaviour that must be stopped, writes Adrian Chiles

Is going to bed at 9pm the secret to happiness? My week of sleeping like a gen Zer

Young people are increasingly heading to bed early and getting almost 10 hours of sleep. But how do they nod off – and are they missing out on anything?

‘Everything is hairless’: what 100 women taught me about porn and body confidence

How is pornography changing women’s perception of what is normal, acceptable and beautiful? I interviewed them to find out

The big idea: this simple behavioural trick can help you get more out of life

Habituation is a key component of human nature, and knowing how to manipulate it can make the things you enjoy even better

All gain, no pain: how to avoid injuries from running, skiing, swimming, cycling, football, rugby, yoga …

One minute you’re pushing your body to its limits, the next you’ve gone too far and you’re stretched out with an icepack. Sports pros explain how to escape pains, sprains, tears and swellings

Struggling in these extraordinary times? The answer may be compassion

Giving yourself a circuit breaker will allow you to come back to the worries in your life with a creative, useful approach

I’ve always loved new hobbies and horses – then, two years ago, my equine dream came true

My obsession with trying new activities finally led me to my greatest passion – horse riding – when the last lockdown lifted

Here’s to hanging out with friends, a splendidly pointless pastime we’re at risk of losing

The social pressure to go out is off, but has it been replaced by scrolling alone in our bedrooms?

True romance: how to keep the love alive when one of you has a chronic illness

It’s 11 years since I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, and my husband has seen me in some terrible states. But we refuse to let that define our relationship

‘Time for dreaming’: five writers on the slow travel joys that bring them peace

Turning off the phone and focusing on wild camping, sailing, foraging, fishing or beachcombing puts our authors in a state of mindfulness