The generation raised on sugar rations – and what their health reveals 70 years later
From blood pressure to ageing, research suggests the first 1,000 days of sugar exposure could leave a decades-long mark on health
I was disorganised and overwhelmed. Could a daily to-do list turn my life around?
Whenever I thought about getting a handle on life – decluttering, sorting my finances, improving my health and productivity – I felt defeated. So I tried this month-long experiment to feel more in control
My relationship with food was broken. Then I killed my own dinner
For years, eating was something to control, fear or regret. After I hunted my first deer, I started to see fat, hunger and my own body in a different light
Feeling wired? The truth about ‘nervous system resets’
The internet is full of warnings about our ‘dysregulated’ nervous systems. But, experts say, you don’t need to reset yours – you might just need to make it more flexible. Here’s how (and no, you don’t need an acupressure mat)
‘It could get an orgasm out of a cabbage’: the best vibrators, tested
From bullets to rabbits to wand vibrators, our sexual wellbeing expert demystifies what’s available and rates her top 17 models (she tested 67)
My wife obsessively consumes US news. She’s so stressed but can’t turn off. What should I do?
Instead of asking her to step away from her distress, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith, could you suggest she channel it into action?
A moment that changed me: My mother fell off a mountain – and my life began again
A bad breakup had made me afraid I would be mired in anger for ever. But on that family hike, in our fear and horror as we awaited the air ambulance, my old hurts took on a different hue
Scarlett Johansson swears by magnesium. But can supplements really help with digestion, muscle pain, anxiety and sleep?
Experts cite inconsistent evidence for supplementing with the essential mineral – and warn taking magnesium without a deficiency has risks
I hiked 100 miles to find the best walking poles, here are my favourites
Trekking poles can improve balance on uneven terrain and reduce stress on joints. Our seasoned adventurer put 10 to the test to find the best
Is tech the secret to a more analogue life? How gadgets, apps and tips could actually reduce your screen time
It’s often thought of as the problem, but what if the right technology could help us switch off and live more in the moment?