My husband and I are at war over the radio. Will peace and quiet ever be possible?

I loathe jingles and DJ banter while he listens to BBC Radio 1 and doesn’t get Radio 4. So who will win: the tinnitus sufferer or the controlling monster, writes Emma Beddington

Post-birth surfing was my source of joy, and parental guilt

While pregnant, surfer Gill Hutchison voluntarily ‘beached herself’. Her return to the waves required a new type of balancing act

What happens after you tell your story? That’s a story in itself

In these confessional times, we are all encouraged to share our experiences and journeys. But once the story is out it can take on a life of its own

Broadcasting your breakfast: why TikTokers obsess over morning routines

With 15bn views to #MorningRoutine TikTok videos, Rachel Signer decided to wake up to the social media trend – and was served some societal critique with her cereal

‘Adults and kids pushed each other to grab as many bottles as they could’: how the world got hopped up on energy drinks

They are a multibillion-dollar global industry, a vital pick-me-up for gig-economy workers and – thanks to KSI and Logan Paul’s Prime – a cult among teens. But what are these sugary, often hyper-masculine brands doing to those who drink them?

I’m 40 and my parents are still body-shaming me

They could be projecting their own issues on to you. You feel attractive, fit and accept yourself – it’s time to zone out their criticism

Humans ‘may need more sleep in winter’, study finds

Research shows people get more deep REM sleep than in summer, and may need to adjust habits to season

I miscarried, while my best friend had a healthy baby. Is it time to move on from the friendship?

It’s hard to connect if you’re not really seeing each other, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith, and there are only two ways of resolving it

The truth about caffeine: how coffee really affects our bodies

Every day, around the world, 2bn cups are consumed. But what actually happens after you swallow that first mouthful? Here is everything you need to know

My most romantic moment: I had just given birth – and my boyfriend made me a perfect bowl of pasta

He cut up the linguine with hair scissors, because he knew somehow what I would need when I began breastfeeding. It was the best meal I’ve ever eaten

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