A restful January: 13 cosy essentials to help you hibernate with intention

Whether it’s a weighted blanket or a cup of chai, enjoy a purposely gentler start to the new year to revitalise you for the months ahead

An active January: 14 motivation-boosting buys to help you stick to your resolutions

From sticker charts to sunrise alarms, gratitude journals to mini massagers, power into the new year and turn good intentions into lasting routines

The best exercise bikes for home workouts, spin and getting sweaty, tested

Our fitness expert clocked up his indoor miles to put the best exercise bikes, including simple spin machines and gym-quality models, to the test

How do I build a sense of worth that isn’t constantly slipping through my fingers?

We often peg our self-esteem on short-term goals and generic standards, advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith writes – but remember that it’s what makes you you that others value

‘A sign to change your technique’: how to make your toothbrush last longer – and keep it out of landfill

They may be small, but toothbrushes can create mountains of waste. Experts reveal how to clean and care for them and extend their life

Art could save your life! Five creative ways to make 2026 happier, healthier and more hopeful

Engaging in creativity can reduce depression, improve immunity and delay ageing – all while you’re having fun

‘Put a rubber band on your phone’: I asked experts how to reduce screen time – here’s what they said

If you want to doomscroll less this year, try these realistic tips from screen-time coaches

Friction-maxxing: could less convenience lead to much more happiness?

The conveniences of modern life such as Uber Eats and ChatGPT are robbing us of satisfaction – and worse still, infantilising us. But should we really go back to the basics?

Rise and shine with the 10 best sunrise alarm clocks in the UK, tried and tested

Our reviewer sheds some light on adding brightness to your mornings with the best dawn simulation alarms, from Lumie and Philips to Hatch

Wash well – and don’t forget the lid: how to clean your reusable water bottle

Water bottles are the ‘perfect environment for bacteria to grow’ – as we’ve seen from the horror pics on social media. Follow these steps to stay clean