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The seven best non-toxic cooking pans in the US, tested in a food lab

From Our Place to Caraway, we tested 13 nonstick pans free of harmful Pfas chemicals. Here’s how well they stand up to high heat and everyday cooking

‘The most rejuvenating sleep of my life’: 12 products our writers rely on for rest each night

From the Loop Dream earplugs to the Soco Hoodies Giant and of the Manta Pro Sleep Mask, reviewers share what actually helps them hit the hay

The best lip balms in the US for 2026

From trusty Vaseline to trendy Supergoop, our top balms will help keep even the driest of lips moisturized this winter

Simple daily rituals for building fun, calm and play into your days in 2026

Breathe, make matcha, don’t eat so fast: these aren’t resolutions, they are simple habits for a more relaxing year

A personal trainer’s starter pack: 10 US workout products to reboot for 2026

From stretching straps to foam rollers, this inexpensive exercise gear will start your year off on fitter footing

The deals aren’t done yet: 25 of the best after-Christmas sales in the US

MasterClass, Roku, Apple, Aritzia – we rounded up the best post-holiday sales for tech, fashion and more that you can snag before the end of the year

The 175 best holiday gift ideas for 2025, vetted by the Guardian US staff

Unique, tested gift ideas for every budget – from stocking stuffers to splurges – to cover every recipient and scenario

The 36 best gift ideas for US teens in 2025 – picked by actual teens

Teenagers tell us what gifts they actually want this year, from Lululemon to slushie machines

I tried 10 laundry baskets to find the best hamper in the US – these are my favorites after at-home testing

With days’ worth of laundry, I trudged plastic, fabric, lidless and wheeled baskets up and down stairs and found winners

‘The bedroom should be an oasis’: five common sleep problems, solved by experts

From weighted blankets to the right lightbulbs and mattress, the products in your bedroom can make a world of difference on your sleep

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  • Tell us: what’s in your packed lunch?
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  • Is it true that … having a hot drink will cool you down?
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  • I survived a stroke during an ocean swim. Here’s what I’ve learned about fear
  • Living with tinnitus can be distressing. So what can you do about it?
  • A scientist said bananas ‘kill’ the benefit of blueberries. Is that true?
  • Want to start lazymaxxing? Here are some low-effort ways to improve your life
  • Let your mind wander, don’t retire and stop worrying: surprising ways to help save your brain from the cognitive cliff
  • The sleeping x eating secret: 15 ways to better rest, a healthier diet – and a happier life
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  • Chat to strangers and let your kids be bored: how to embrace a ‘slow September’ – and enjoy life more
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  • The September reset is real. I’m about to become a better person, flaxseed by flaxseed
  • The best portable neck and handheld fans in the UK to keep you cool, tested
  • Forget T-maxxing – the manosphere’s obsession with testosterone is just fear-maxxing
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  • The best mattress for side sleepers – and how to choose one, according to doctors and osteopaths

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