From DJ classes in Ibiza to yoga in the Norfolk woods: readers’ favourite retreats in the UK and Europe

Ecodomes, poolside lounging and meditation feature at these gorgeous retreats in the UK and sunny southern Europe

How we met: ‘He moved in after a month together to care for me – then he kept being amazing’

Adelina, 40, and Alan, 42, met during lockdown. When she became severely ill with long covid he looked after her while she recovered. They plan to marry

Anyone who goes to a beach already has a ‘beach body’. Don’t strive for an illusion

Instead of falling for fitness and diet fads, focus on the things that will bring you true health and happiness this summer, says public health academic Devi Sridhar

Do you have a ‘salt tooth’? How to recognise it – and feed your cravings healthily

We all know what a sweet tooth is, but some people also hanker for salt. Here’s what to do if you can’t stop dreaming of crisps

‘His snoring would make me really angry’: can sleeping apart help a relationship?

Sleeping in different bedrooms could make partners of chronic snorers less irritable, advises expert

Bed rotting: why it is time to embrace your quilt – without the guilt

The favoured pastime of millions? Staying under the covers with no purpose whatsoever, except to feel a little better

Sleeping apart due to snoring could improve relationships, scientist says

Move into separate rooms can mark a new beginning as couple are well rested and happier, claims expert

Apple cider vinegar: the ultimate panacea – or wildly overhyped?

It has been said to kill E coli, reduce cholesterol, lower blood sugar and aid weight loss. But not all health experts are convinced of its powers

You can get Sad in summer – as I know only too well

Half the country might be waiting for the heat to turn up, but for the rest of us, it’s a time of foreboding and dread, writes Emma Beddington

Sarah Beeny on cancer, love and survival: ‘I always assumed I would die at 39. So I was very impatient’

When the TV star and property expert found out she had cancer, her seemingly idyllic life turned upside down. Now given the all-clear, she discusses the diagnosis, the early death of her mother and the power of escapism