Rise and shine with the 10 best sunrise alarm clocks in the UK, tried and tested
Our reviewer sheds some light on adding brightness to your mornings with the best dawn simulation alarms, from Lumie and Philips to Hatch
Wash well – and don’t forget the lid: how to clean your reusable water bottle
Water bottles are the ‘perfect environment for bacteria to grow’ – as we’ve seen from the horror pics on social media. Follow these steps to stay clean
The perfect way to switch off from work: the secret to a daily de-stress routine
The boundaries between work and leisure are being blurred, but it’s vital for your health to learn how to turn off. Whether you do your job from home or not, here’s how to reset and reclaim your private time
The perfect way to do nothing: how to embrace the art of idling
We are often so busy and yet when the opportunity arises to do nothing, we can find it uncomfortable. Here’s how to lean into boredom – and unlock the imagination
Is it true that … going out when it is chilly can make you catch a cold?
Respiratory infections are more common in winter, but it’s largely because we spend more time indoors in close contact with other people
Kindness of strangers: I was ill and about to miss my flight when a well-dressed man helped me to the airport
I was running an hour late and couldn’t think straight. I was in despair that I might miss my plane home
Can you really fake it to make it?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions. This week, how powerful is acting the part on the path to success in life?
As a student, he was involved in a drunk-driving incident that killed a cyclist. Years later he would become expert in the healing powers of guilt
Psychologist Chris Moore saw first-hand how powerful and complex an emotion it is
Swim, run, ride and row for charity: 10 challenges for 2026 in the UK, Europe and beyond
Climbing, skiing and paddleboarding also feature in our round-up of this year’s charity challenges
My friend has cancer and talks about ending her life. Should I tell her family?
Your friend fears dependency and wants to regain control. Is there someone you can talk to about your own feelings?