Dogs, dopamine dressing and microdosing nature: how to find January joy
New year pick-me-ups; hand cream to soothe dry, chapped skin; and the best clothes to buy secondhand
Is it true that … you lose most body heat from your head?
This 1970s notion is a bit of a myth – but it’s still a good idea to wear a hat if it’s cold out
‘I was bullied in school for being different. At 16, I hit a crashing point’: the awkward kid who became the world’s strongest man
As a boy, Tom Stoltman was diagnosed with autism and bullied at school. When he became depressed in his teens, his older brother, a bodybuilder, suggested a trip to the gym
‘It felt amazing to be on the start line again’: the rugby pro who became paralysed – and is aiming for the Paralympic Games
Aged 20, Taylor Gough had a car accident. Five years later, he’s hoping to compete in the 2028 Paralympics. How did he do it?
How can we learn from unrequited love?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
My week avoiding ultra-processed foods: ‘Why is it this hard?’
Ultra-processed foods have been linked to various health issues, but are a ubiquitous part of the modern western diet. Can Emma Joyce avoid them for a whole week?
The sudden rise of scabies: ‘I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy’
These microscopic mites, which burrow under your skin and cause ferocious itching, are incredibly hard to get rid of – and cases in the UK have soared. What is causing the outbreak, and is there anything we can do about it?
Why am I a vegan? I do it for my mental health
Vegan restaurants are closing, RFK Jr is sounding the drum for carnivores, and the protein cult is bigger than ever. But eschewing animal products helps me ward off a sense of impotence – and despair, writes Emma Beddington
‘I looked exceptional but I was out of breath’: the bodybuilder who switched to mindful movement
Ten years ago, Eugene Teo was obsessed with lifting weights. But, gradually, he realised his extreme mindset was making him unhappy. So he changed his outlook
The best wake-up under the sun: Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150 sunrise alarm clock review
Our reviewer loved this wake-up light more than any other he’s tested – it’s even knocked his previous best sunrise alarm off the top spot