Take more breaks at work, put your head in the freezer … an expert’s eight simple tips for better sleep

‘We’re built for sleep,’ according to the psychologist Aric Prather, yet many of us still struggle to overcome insomnia. He talks us through his ‘prescription’

Ice baths in January? Why science suggests we ditch all the self-flagellation

Many of my friends are leaping into wheelie bins full of ice cubes. I will be sticking to indulgence and easy living – and the research is on my side

‘Eight hours’ sleep! And you must eat breakfast!’ The truth behind 10 of the biggest health beliefs

Should we really be aiming to walk 10,000 steps a day, or drink two litres of water? Time to sift fact from fiction

Is America suffering a ‘social recession’?

Americans report having less sex, fewer friends and a loss of trust in each other and society. What’s going on?

How ‘love languages’ has been helping couples for 30 years

It’s a well-established therapeutic tool for allowing couples to make sense of each other, but now social media has given the idea of ‘love languages’ a real boost

I’m an expert in public health. Which is why, aged 38, I’ve qualified as a personal trainer

After working under intense pressure and scrutiny during the pandemic, I’m helping people with the most effective health intervention there is – exercise, says Devi Sridhar, Edinburgh University’s chair of global public health

Why everyday stress could be the key to a healthy old age

Research indicates that low-level stress from moderate exercise or work can enhance our cognitive and physical abilities in later life

Hangovers through the ages – in all their cherry-tinged glory

All too often we start the New Year with a crashing headache and sickness in the pit of our stomachs, but each decade our hangovers are slightly different…

How to sleep well at any age – from babies (and their parents) to dog-tired midlifers

A good night’s sleep is vital for our health, but our needs change throughout our lives. Experts reveal how to maximise the benefits for everyone

Do you get ‘hangxiety’? How to cope with an anxious hangover

We expect a sore head after a big night out, but the accompanying anxiety is harder to cope with. Why do we get ‘prangovers’, and how do we alleviate them? We ask the experts