Sali Hughes on beauty: why cica creams belong in every first-aid kit
More than mere beauty products, these rich, multipurpose emollients are perfect for soothing and comforting sore skin
Black sesame is growing more popular in the US. Is it actually good for you?
The nutty seed is an essential dessert flavor in Asia and is now forecasted to be a top food trend in the US this year
Ultra-processed foods should be treated more like cigarettes than food – study
UPFs are made to encourage addiction and consumption and should be regulated like tobacco, say researchers
Jess Cartner-Morley’s February style essentials: joyful jumpers, 24-hour earrings and the world’s most flattering tee
In need of a February pep talk? Our fashion expert’s must-haves are here to lift your mood
Age brings an opportunity to escape the clutches of unattainable beauty standards – it’s liberating
Even as I’ve spent my entire adult life wanting to look different, I’ve found and cultivated other parts of myself that have nothing to do with appearance
Is it true that … coffee aids digestion?
Caffeine can improve the digestive system and lead to better gut health, but try to avoid it after noon or if you have irritable bowels
‘The most rejuvenating sleep of my life’: 12 products our writers rely on for rest each night
From the comfiest sleep hoodie to one of the fanciest face masks, reviewers share what actually helps them hit the hay
‘Adjustments must be made’: how to live well after mid-life
We are living longer and longer, but many of us are unprepared for the challenges age brings, says the novelist and psychotherapist Frank Tallis
Are protein bars actually good for you? Four common questions, answered by nutritionists
We asked nutrition experts to weigh in on healthy protein bar brands and ingredients, and if we even need protein bars at all. Here are their science-backed answers
‘Menopause gold rush’? Boom in hi-tech products as stigma starts to recede
The march of wearable tech is coming to the aid of women in what some say is a long underserved market