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Can boba tea be high-protein and tasty? I tested 14 flavors to find out

Two popular trends collide in bubble tea protein drinks, which offer the indulgence of boba with a dose of stick-to-the-ribs protein and no sugar bomb

Tired all the time? There may be a simple reason for that

Levels of fatigue among women in Britain are soaring, and this isn’t the kind that can be cured by a nap. What lies behind the exhaustion epidemic?

Pancakes, cheesecakes, dips, breads, mousses and … ice-cream? 17 mostly delicious ways with cottage cheese

High in protein, low in fat, the 70s ‘superfood’ is having another moment. Its fans say you can do almost anything with it. But should you?

I tested 13 travel pillows on buses, trains and arcade machines: here are my favourites

Whether you want memory foam, inflatable or a full-on cuddle loop, these travel pillows passed the (very bumpy) test

Raw milk, tomahawk steak and a cuddly toy: could I handle Erling Haaland’s daily routine?

The Manchester City striker recently shared some of the things he credits with his success. Could they bring me similar glory?

What is protein water – and can it help me lose weight and gain muscle?

The macronutrient is better coming from a range of wholefoods, dieticians say – and nearly all of us get enough, anyway

Kicking back in Catalonia: a new eco-retreat in Spain with yoga, ebikes and volcano hikes

Set within a volcanic nature reserve, this charmingly repurposed 17th-century farmhouse has all bases covered for a relaxing, rustic microadventure

You were asleep but swear you weren’t: what is paradoxical insomnia?

We don’t always know when we’re asleep or awake. This can affect how rested we feel

The £1 oyster: cut-price shellfish is all the rage – but is eating it advisable?

There are oyster happy hours and influencers who have been known to eat 70 in a single sitting. Millennials are going mad for molluscs and it seems nothing can hold them back

Confessions of a serial leaf stealer: the garden gadget that actually made tidying fun

Autumn’s mess, sorted; tips for better mornings; and the best beard trimmers

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