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

‘You are worthy and deserving of help’: six practical ways to navigate medical misogyny

Two-thirds of Australian women have experienced gender bias or discrimination when seeking healthcare. Here’s how to advocate for yourself if a doctor dismisses your concerns

Who buys an MP3 player in 2025? Why music streaming doesn’t always cut it

Nostalgic tech; autumn garden hacks; and what to wear when it rains

Fish mint, Himalayan chives and berry pickle: how wild ingredients are transforming school lunches in India

In the remote state of Meghalaya, foraged foods are helping to diversify state-provided menus – and tackle chronic malnutrition

Experience: my babies were born seven weeks apart

After years of miscarriages, I had abandoned the prospect of giving birth. Then, as we prepared to conceive using a surrogate, the impossible happened