‘Your body is miraculous – enjoy it!’ 10 ways to be much more body-confident
Forget your inhibitions this summer. Instead, wear colourful clothes, get enough rest and celebrate every personal best
Can you wear sweaty gym clothes twice? How to join the no-wash revolution
If you’re tempted by the thought of doing less laundry, here is everything you need to know, from spot-cleaning to moths to staying odour-free
So daytime naps can boost your brain power? No wonder I’m a crossword genius
News that a quick siesta can improve cognitive function is little surprise to those who’ve seen the results of my 2pm doze, says Guardian contributor Tim Dowling
The no-wash movement: would you wear underpants for a week without cleaning them?
Do you need to wash your T-shirts after every wear? Probably not. What about your knickers? That depends. But more and more people are eschewing detergent to save time, money and the environment
‘I’m not just faster, but taller’: how I learned to walk properly – and changed my pace, posture and perspective
When I was told I could reap huge health benefits by learning to walk better, I was sceptical. I was already pretty good at walking, I thought. It turned out I had a lot to learn
‘I feel like I’ve missed out’: has working from home thrown the gen Zs out with the water cooler?
The decline of the daily commute has been good for most but entering the workforce without ever working in an office can be challenging
Should I worry about my VO2 max?
Most people have never heard of VO2 max. A few know it has something to do with oxygen consumption. But how is it measured? And what does a high or low figure mean?
Time-warped: how modern life shortens our perspectives
Many of us feel the anxiety of living in a time of ‘polycrisis’, but taking a long view will help you cope
I couldn’t do chores or hold the baby – even the doctors were fed up with me: my life with chronic pain
What started as an ache in my arms got so bad I had to stop driving and could barely work. Three years on, I am one of 3 million people in the UK living with pain that never goes away
Drinking alcohol is bad for you – end of. Ignore the headlines that claim otherwise
Another week, another article suggesting that alcohol may have health benefits. It’s amazing how desperate drinkers are to fool themselves, writes Adrian Chiles