My rookie era: after my panic attacks, woodworking became the one good thing I could count on
Limb-severing machinery and loud noises awaited my frayed nerves – yet the workshop became my safe space
I couldn’t stop worrying – until I learned about the 6.30pm rule
My therapist told me that anxiety is a bully and, like all bullies, it needs to be put in its place. To my relief, she knew exactly how to do it
How a ‘vacuum cleaner turned the other way’ became a popular solution to snoring disorders
Cpap machines were once used only for severe sleep apnoea but sleep medicine physicians say there has been a rise in prescribing for milder cases
How to create the perfect bed: seven things our sleep expert swears by
Our writer picks her favourite, tried-and-tested products for better sleep – from a bargain eye mask to a sustainable duvet
‘I could barely think because it was so bad’: how pain changes us
After living with chronic pain, Darcey Steinke wanted to know how it affected others. Her memoir, This Is the Door, explores both isolation and freedom
‘It works for me and it’s free!’: 18 tried-and-tested tips for better sleep
Struggling to nod off? From magnesium flakes to mental maths, knee pillows to boring podcasts, here are the things you – and we – swear by for a peaceful slumber
The best mattresses in 2026: sleep better with our 12 rigorously tested picks
From luxury Simba and Otty mattresses to brilliant budget buys, here’s what we recommend – and how to know if you’ve found a good deal
The best padel rackets in the UK for every player, from beginner to pro
The sport is booming, but which racket will boost your game? Our expert enlisted the help of a padel coach to round up the aces
My depression felt creatively expansive. Now I’ve overcome it, how do I keep the meaningful parts?
Darkness can present itself as truth, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But love, joy and awe are far richer experiences
The best mattress toppers for a more comfortable night’s sleep, tested
Whether you’re looking for memory foam, wool, cooling or firm, we reveal the toppers we rate – and whether they can really rescue a bad mattress