How to dress for work without spending a fortune – or sacrificing personal style

Also: advice to reduce screen time, how to maximize your toaster oven, the best gloves and at-home fitness staples

Readers reply: can you really fake it to make it?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions. In this week’s replies, readers ponder whether acting wins success

I had an abortion due to climate anxiety. How can I come to terms with it?

Counselling should help, but it sounds as if you need to slow down and give yourself time to grieve

Do the tiny, boring exercises: how to really look after your hips

From the best exercise moves to how many steps you really need to aim for a day, experts weigh in on how to maintain hip health

The best lip balms in the US for 2026

From trusty Vaseline to trendy Supergoop, our top balms will help keep even the driest of lips moisturized this winter

A restful January: 13 cosy essentials to help you hibernate with intention

Whether it’s a weighted blanket or a cup of chai, enjoy a purposely gentler start to the new year to revitalise you for the months ahead

An active January: 14 motivation-boosting buys to help you stick to your resolutions

From sticker charts to sunrise alarms, gratitude journals to mini massagers, power into the new year and turn good intentions into lasting routines

The best exercise bikes for home workouts, spin and getting sweaty, tested

Our fitness expert clocked up his indoor miles to put the best exercise bikes, including simple spin machines and gym-quality models, to the test

How do I build a sense of worth that isn’t constantly slipping through my fingers?

We often peg our self-esteem on short-term goals and generic standards, advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith writes – but remember that it’s what makes you you that others value

‘A sign to change your technique’: how to make your toothbrush last longer – and keep it out of landfill

They may be small, but toothbrushes can create mountains of waste. Experts reveal how to clean and care for them and extend their life