‘I had to tape my fingers together to stop me tearing the skin’: the reality of living with Tourette syndrome

The singer Billie Eilish has spoken about living with the condition that affects 300,000 people in the UK. For many, trying to suppress their tics is exhausting. But others have learned to control their symptoms and use the energy as a driving force

‘Bloody cheek, I’m not ageing’: Simon Hattenstone interviews his 94-year-old mum, Marje

The Guardian writer is approaching 60 and feeling a bit creaky. So who should he talk to about growing old gracefully? His mum, of course

How to make big decisions more easily

Most of us shy away from life’s biggest decisions. But there are ways to help us

From sundae stations to snorkel trails – 30 ideas for cheap fun this summer

A great summer doesn’t need to cost a fortune – or anything, in fact. All you need is our wallet-friendly guide

Keep talking, try toys and trust yourself: how to have fantastic sex in old age

Just because you’re getting on a bit, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be getting some. You just might have to work on a few things. Couples and experts reveal the secret to later-life sex

I thought having a baby might turn me into an ‘elite sleeper’. I was wrong

Scientists have found 3% of the population need less shut-eye than the rest of us. Could I train myself to be one of them, asks Arwa Mahdawi

I have four dogs, seven cats and three horses – and I’ve never been more content

Being able to understand and manage emotions is key to health and happiness. For some, like me, that comes easier with animals

Less booze, more salads, maybe separate bedrooms: how to sleep better in the spring and summer

Yes, it’s getting hotter and harder to keep the light out. But that doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to broken nights. We get some expert tips

Eat plants, try pilates and stay positive: how to keep your body younger than your years

Do blueberries make you live longer? Is pilates proper exercise? How do you avoid loneliness? Botox, yes or no? Here’s how to age better

‘As we head into winter, it’s an important consideration’: what’s the deal with vitamin D?

People who live in Australia’s southern states are at greater risk of being low in the hormone that packs a crucial health punch

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