French Sundays: should you dedicate a day each week to sex and a stroll?
A relaxed, Gallic approach to the last day of le weekend could be just what we all need to feel healthier and happier
The best electric toothbrushes in the UK for every budget, from Oral-B to Philips – tested
Electric toothbrushes promise healthier teeth and gums and can transform your oral hygiene. We put more than 20 models to the test
Why did my GP just use Google? What I’ve learned about the health system, as a doctor and a patient
From the importance of looking up ailments to the comfort and cleanliness of hospitals, Roland Bull has experienced both sides of the bed as a patient-turned-doctor
My rookie era: after my panic attacks, woodworking became the one good thing I could count on
Limb-severing machinery and loud noises awaited my frayed nerves – yet the workshop became my safe space
I couldn’t stop worrying – until I learned about the 6.30pm rule
My therapist told me that anxiety is a bully and, like all bullies, it needs to be put in its place. To my relief, she knew exactly how to do it
How a ‘vacuum cleaner turned the other way’ became a popular solution to snoring disorders
Cpap machines were once used only for severe sleep apnoea but sleep medicine physicians say there has been a rise in prescribing for milder cases
How to create the perfect bed: seven things our sleep expert swears by
Our writer picks her favourite, tried-and-tested products for better sleep – from a bargain eye mask to a sustainable duvet
‘I could barely think because it was so bad’: how pain changes us
After living with chronic pain, Darcey Steinke wanted to know how it affected others. Her memoir, This Is the Door, explores both isolation and freedom
‘It works for me and it’s free!’: 18 tried-and-tested tips for better sleep
Struggling to nod off? From magnesium flakes to mental maths, knee pillows to boring podcasts, here are the things you – and we – swear by for a peaceful slumber
The best mattresses in 2026: sleep better with our 12 rigorously tested picks
From luxury Simba and Otty mattresses to brilliant budget buys, here’s what we recommend – and how to know if you’ve found a good deal