Aqua lungs: how Rod Stewart’s underwater swimming may help his singing
Singer trains underwater like Frank Sinatra once did and scientists say it may be useful in maintaining vocal prowess
Electrolyte sachets are everywhere – but will they cure a festival hangover?
Marketed to ‘party people’ and touted as a faster route to hydration than water, electrolytes are in the middle of a boom
Maybe I’m Amazed by John Harris review – with a little help from John, Paul, George and Ringo
The Guardian journalist’s tender account of how music became a bridge between him and his autistic son, James, is full of wit and wisdom
‘I was sexualised, patronised and ridiculed’: how Charlotte Church survived the tabloids to become an earth mother
Charlotte Church has lived her life in the full glare of publicity, rising from child star to tabloid target. Now, happier and more free than ever, she’s found her feet – and her voice – at her healing retreat in the Welsh valleys
On my radar: Georgia Ellery’s cultural highlights
The Black Country, New Road and Jockstrap musician on a YouTube philosopher, the power of Munch and her love of saunas and Japanese onsen
‘Betrayed by the system’: Chappell Roan sparks debate over pay and healthcare in pop
The singer castigated record labels in her Grammys speech – but, as music industry insiders explain, issues around artist health and support run even deeper
Music As Medicine by Daniel Levitin review – musician, heal thyself
In this fascinating book, the neuroscientist makes a strong case for the therapeutic force of music, describing ways in which it can be a beneficial part of recovery for patients
‘It’s been life-changing’: meet the adults making big changes later in life
Some people never learn to read or swim or even cook as children - but with the right spirit there’s still time to make things right
Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds
Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend’
From beer to books: 16 subscription services to save you time and money
Whether it’s for loo roll, veg or underwear, a regular delivery of life’s everyday essentials can be the smartest way to shop