Ultra-processed foods should be treated more like cigarettes than food – study
UPFs are made to encourage addiction and consumption and should be regulated like tobacco, say researchers
Jess Cartner-Morley’s February style essentials: joyful jumpers, 24-hour earrings and the world’s most flattering tee
In need of a February pep talk? Our fashion expert’s must-haves are here to lift your mood
Age brings an opportunity to escape the clutches of unattainable beauty standards – it’s liberating
Even as I’ve spent my entire adult life wanting to look different, I’ve found and cultivated other parts of myself that have nothing to do with appearance
Is it true that … coffee aids digestion?
Caffeine can improve the digestive system and lead to better gut health, but try to avoid it after noon or if you have irritable bowels
‘The most rejuvenating sleep of my life’: 12 products our writers rely on for rest each night
From the Loop Dream earplugs to the Soco Hoodies Giant and of the Manta Pro Sleep Mask, reviewers share what actually helps them hit the hay
‘Adjustments must be made’: how to live well after mid-life
We are living longer and longer, but many of us are unprepared for the challenges age brings, says the novelist and psychotherapist Frank Tallis
Are protein bars actually good for you? Four common questions, answered by nutritionists
We asked nutrition experts to weigh in on healthy protein bar brands and ingredients, and if we even need protein bars at all. Here are their science-backed answers
‘Menopause gold rush’? Boom in hi-tech products as stigma starts to recede
The march of wearable tech is coming to the aid of women in what some say is a long underserved market
PMDD is ruining my life. What can I do?
You’re already doing all the right things for your premenstrual dysphoric disorder, but perhaps it’s time to ask others for more help
‘The best movement is the next movement’: how to really look after your lower back
An estimated 80% of the population will suffer from lower back pain at some point. The good news is that preventing it is a lot easier than treating it