Do the tiny, boring exercises: how to really look after your hips
From the best exercise moves to how many steps you really need to aim for a day, experts weigh in on how to maintain hip health
The best lip balms in the US for 2026
From trusty Vaseline to trendy Supergoop, our top balms will help keep even the driest of lips moisturized this winter
A restful January: 13 cosy essentials to help you hibernate with intention
Whether it’s a weighted blanket or a cup of chai, enjoy a purposely gentler start to the new year to revitalise you for the months ahead
An active January: 14 motivation-boosting buys to help you stick to your resolutions
From sticker charts to sunrise alarms, gratitude journals to mini massagers, power into the new year and turn good intentions into lasting routines
The best exercise bikes for home workouts, spin and getting sweaty, tested
Our fitness expert clocked up his indoor miles to put the best exercise bikes, including simple spin machines and gym-quality models, to the test
How do I build a sense of worth that isn’t constantly slipping through my fingers?
We often peg our self-esteem on short-term goals and generic standards, advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith writes – but remember that it’s what makes you you that others value
‘A sign to change your technique’: how to make your toothbrush last longer – and keep it out of landfill
They may be small, but toothbrushes can create mountains of waste. Experts reveal how to clean and care for them and extend their life
Art could save your life! Five creative ways to make 2026 happier, healthier and more hopeful
Engaging in creativity can reduce depression, improve immunity and delay ageing – all while you’re having fun
‘Put a rubber band on your phone’: I asked experts how to reduce screen time – here’s what they said
If you want to doomscroll less this year, try these realistic tips from screen-time coaches
Friction-maxxing: could less convenience lead to much more happiness?
The conveniences of modern life such as Uber Eats and ChatGPT are robbing us of satisfaction – and worse still, infantilising us. But should we really go back to the basics?