Credible science or false claims: calls for more regulation of beauty products

Consumers need to be able to distinguish between innovative products and marketing hype, say experts

‘All it takes is a quick walk’: how a few minutes’ exercise can unleash creativity – even if you hate it

Do you have your best ideas while running to the bus stop, or walking the dog? You’re not alone. Researchers are finding remarkable links between movement and blue-sky thinking

When my youngest child died, I had to find a way to move forward

Somehow I had felt a tragic sense of foreboding, but nothing could prepare me for the loss of Raphaël when it came. By Liz Jensen

‘It feels like we’ve been lobotomised’: the possible sexual consequences of SSRIs

Long-term sexual dysfunction is a side-effect for some patients who take these widely prescribed antidepressants, and can leave sufferers devastated

Play outside and sing together: what living in Denmark taught me about raising ‘Viking’ children

Nordic children are out in nature for hours a day – and they top rankings in both education and happiness. So here are seven parenting tips I’ve picked up along the way…

Is going to bed at 9pm the secret to happiness? My week of sleeping like a gen Zer

Young people are increasingly heading to bed early and getting almost 10 hours of sleep. But how do they nod off – and are they missing out on anything?

I’ve always loved new hobbies and horses – then, two years ago, my equine dream came true

My obsession with trying new activities finally led me to my greatest passion – horse riding – when the last lockdown lifted

Knuckle-cracking is fine – and bad weather doesn’t make arthritis worse: nine myths about your joints busted

Research shows how to avoid joint pain through healthier living and eating, so stop worrying about rain and take vitamin D

I feel smug in yoga class, but is hypermobility a blessing or a curse?

Simone Biles and Michael Phelps are among those with excessively mobile joints. But will this leave them prone to pain and falls in older age? Not if they stay strong and active, research suggests

Don’t be afraid to slouch and always wear trainers: six simple tips for healthier joints from the experts

Doctors, osteopaths and physiotherapists advise how to avoid wear and tear, from toe yoga to jogging and daily exercises