Are school and college reunions good for us?
The series in which readers answer others’ questions on subjects ranging from flights of fancy to profound scientific concepts. This week, friends reunited
52 tiny annoying problems, solved! (Because when you can’t control the big stuff, start small)
Experts, Guardian readers and writers share ingenious solutions to life’s everyday irritations, from wobbly tables to persistent hiccups
Switch on those glutes! Suddenly it’s all about the bass, and for good reason
The gluteal muscles are vital for getting us up and about, yet humanity’s increasingly sedentary lifestyle is leading to neglect of our glute health
I tried everything to fix my incontinence. Here’s what worked
‘I’m tired of peeing in my pants,’ I said to the urogynecologist. ‘Please fix me’
Sali Hughes on beauty: Foaming cleansers for clean skin without the squeak
Exfoliating cleansers don’t have to leave your skin tight and dry – there are great options for all skin types
Cancer experts warn of coffee enemas and juice diets amid rise in misinformation
Oncologists say patients rejecting proven treatments are dying needlessly because of increase in online ‘cures’
Therapy isn’t about life hacks. The best solutions are simpler – and more complex
What we want is quick, clever fixes. What we need is quite different: the ability to tolerate intolerable feelings, to sustainably change and grow
Is it true that … taking collagen supplements slows signs of ageing?
Many people take collagen powders and pills in the hope of looking younger for longer, but there are better ways to improve your chances
The deadlift difference: is this the exercise you need for an active and pain-free future?
Life is easier with a strong, flexible body – and this weightlifting move will help with everything from rearranging the furniture to picking up your groceries. You might even learn to love the barbell
‘Now I do weight training’: how exercise helped one patient stay free of cancer
Margaret Tubridy, 69, took part in landmark study that reveals the role of exercise in preventing return of disease