The best mattresses in 2026: sleep better with our 12 rigorously tested picks
From luxury Simba and Otty mattresses to brilliant budget buys, here’s what we recommend – and how to know if you’ve found a good deal
The winter sleep secret I wish I’d known years ago
Hunkering down in January; hiking boots for outdoor adventures; and cold-weather beauty essentials
Strong v swole: the surprising truth about building muscle
Traditional bodybuilding advice has been to push workouts to the point of failure, and that soreness is an indicator of effectiveness. But recent studies show there’s another way
A new start after 60: I jumped in the sea for the first time, and finally began to heal
Despite living on an island, David Warr avoided the water for five decades – until a swimming teacher made the link between his fear and a childhood trauma
The 10 best US products to battle seasonal affective disorder, according to experts
Therapy lights, sunrise alarm clocks and infrared saunas can all help shake the winter blues as the weather drops
The spikiness secret: can acupressure mats help with pain, stress and insomnia?
Used in healing practices for centuries, modern versions of these spiky mats are increasingly popular, and many people find them invaluable. Here’s what the science says
‘We cut through the online ocean of advice’: the rise of adult sleep coaching
As sleep hygiene becomes received wisdom, growing numbers turning to one-to-one consultants for support
‘I was probably just as lost as my callers’: my six months as a telephone psychic
I sat there in my pyjamas, headset against my ear, and knew I was not doing the right thing
‘It’s such a complex little area’: how to really look after your wrists
The structure of wrists mean we have the capacity to do both handstands and neurosurgery. A lot can go wrong
Could a surfing retreat in Morocco conquer my fear of the sea?
The process of learning to catch a wave is an all-consuming activity that can prove to be a powerful therapeutic tool