Is it true that … coffee aids digestion?
Caffeine can improve the digestive system and lead to better gut health, but try to avoid it after noon or if you have irritable bowels
‘The most rejuvenating sleep of my life’: 12 products our writers rely on for rest each night
From the comfiest sleep hoodie to one of the fanciest face masks, reviewers share what actually helps them hit the hay
‘Adjustments must be made’: how to live well after mid-life
We are living longer and longer, but many of us are unprepared for the challenges age brings, says the novelist and psychotherapist Frank Tallis
Are protein bars actually good for you? Four common questions, answered by nutritionists
We asked nutrition experts to weigh in on healthy protein bar brands and ingredients, and if we even need protein bars at all. Here are their science-backed answers
‘Menopause gold rush’? Boom in hi-tech products as stigma starts to recede
The march of wearable tech is coming to the aid of women in what some say is a long underserved market
PMDD is ruining my life. What can I do?
You’re already doing all the right things for your premenstrual dysphoric disorder, but perhaps it’s time to ask others for more help
‘The best movement is the next movement’: how to really look after your lower back
An estimated 80% of the population will suffer from lower back pain at some point. The good news is that preventing it is a lot easier than treating it
Embrace the imperfect and don’t try to keep everyone happy: readers share their tips on doing less in 2026
From sending fewer text messages to being selective with your gardening, this is how Guardian Australia readers are making life a little easier
Taliban birth control ban: women ‘broken’ by lethal pregnancies and untreated miscarriages
Women across Afghanistan describe the traumatic impact of disappearing clinics and contraception
The potato bed: is this the ultimate sleep solution?
It requires copious pillows and duvets, and has gone viral on social media. Will this elaborate new sleeping set-up give you a cosy night’s rest – or just exacerbate your back pain?