The Dutch method: could this improve your sleep – and social life?
Some may balk at Netherlanders’ ‘nothing to hide’ approach, but there is evidence their curtain customs could come with health benefits
My rookie era: in a period of heartbreak, learning to pole dance gave me structure
I disliked my first encounter with pole, but two years later my experience with the sport has made me appreciate my body and my self-determination
Canine carer: how guide dog school dropout Marcus came to comfort cancer patients for a living
Once assessed as ‘a sloth with a low drive to work’, the polite and affectionate black labrador enjoys a successful new career as a therapy dog
I’ve seen some bizarre exercises online. If I were an influencer, this is the one workout I’d recommend
Forget snake yoga. All it takes to increase your life expectancy is factoring a set of simple exercises into your weekly routine, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh
‘Watching my six year old deadlift 35kg was pretty cool’: meet the children who work out
A growing number of parents are letting their young children train with weights. But is it a good – or safe – idea? We ask the experts to weigh in
NHS maternity units often cover up harmful errors in childbirth, report finds
Damning inquiry into services in England reveals falsification of medical records after ‘negligent’ care
A moment that changed me: I was hit by an SUV – and it made me reconsider my drinking and screen time
I was in New Orleans for work, without travel insurance, when the car crashed into me. In the months I spent recovering, I began to think seriously about how I treated my health
The stranger secret: how to talk to anyone – and why you should
Forget fear of public speaking. A lot of people now shy away completely from speaking to anyone in public. But if we learn to do this it’s enriching, for ourselves and society
The best massage guns in the UK to relieve sore, tired muscles
Add percussive therapy to your post-workout routine with our expert picks, including mini and deep-tissue models. Plus, a brand new frontrunner now in top spot
No need for ‘dark showers.’ Try these six easy shower upgrades instead
You don’t need to spend four hours on an ‘everything shower’ for an elevated experience. Try these effortless additions – all $150 and under