Readers reply: Can art save lives?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
How modern life makes us sick – and what to do about it
From depression to obesity, the concept of ‘evolutionary mismatch’ can help foster self-compassion and point the way to a more rewarding existence
For years I struggled with infertility and loss. Then I had a life-changing call with a psychic
On some level, I realised it was a bit unhinged, writes the author and podcaster Elizabeth Day. But what did I have to lose?
Mouldy plates, burning pans, clouds of vape smoke: how to survive the horrors of the shared kitchen
Whether it’s your first day at uni or your 10th year in a flatshare, there’s no telling what awaits you whenever you enter the communal kitchen. Here’s how to cook and eat with the minimum of squalor – and the maximum of safety
More kissing, less kimchi: seven surprising ways to boost your gut health
From gardening and humming to getting a dog – there’s more to boosting your gut microbiome than Greek yogurt
More thoughtful than a card: 24 of the best letterbox gifts, from pub snacks to pamper kits
Whether it’s for a birthday, a pick-me-up or a last-minute surprise, these thoughtful letterbox gifts deliver good vibes with zero fuss
‘You don’t need one … until you do’: 10 safety essentials cyclists won’t leave home without
From radars to rear-view sunglasses, here’s the safety kit cyclists swear by
The best sleep aids: 13 of the most-hyped remedies – tested
Can a pillow spray or magnesium bath really improve your sleep? Our exhausted reviewer put 13 popular insomnia remedies to the test
Sustainable period products that actually work: the best pads, menstrual cups and swimwear, tested
Tired of toxic tampons and plastic pads? We tested eco-friendly alternatives
Steam baths and seaweed safaris on Sweden’s spa island
A new wellbeing hotel on the tiny outpost of Styrsö in the Gothenburg archipelago is a perfect base for a relaxing, restorative break