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My wife swears by weighted blankets to sleep – and now I understand why

A 10-lb weighted blanket made a short night of sleep feel surprisingly restful – and I have found new uses for it too

Double cleansing: should we really be cleaning ourselves twice in each shower?

This idea has suddenly gained huge popularity online. But is it just a way to sell us more products – and could it potentially damage our skin?

‘Smells like vacation’: the 21 best nontoxic sunscreens in the US that dermatologists use and recommend

The best sunscreen is the one that you’ll use everyday. We asked doctors for the best SPFs for every face, from acne-prone skin to babies and everything in between

‘A godsend on a hot train’: your top tips for beating the heat this summer

From thermal blinds to putting your knickers in the fridge, here are the clever – and surprising – ways Filter readers are keeping cool as the UK swelters

A moment that changed me: I broke my arm seven times – and finally listened to what my body was telling me

As a child, enduring break after break, I thought of myself as simply unlucky. Truth was, I needed to tune in to my aches, pains and well-founded fears

The 27 Fourth of July sales worth browsing while you hide from the heatwave

We hand-picked the best US Fourth of July sales and deals in outdoor gear, travel and more on products we’ve actually tested ourselves

Can sleep masks give you zits? 12 things experts want you to know about wearing one

I asked sleep experts – plus a dermatologist and ophthalmologist – to answer this question and more

Snag discounts on tech, fashion and more during Amazon’s annual sale

Love or hate Amazon, its 23-26 June Prime Day event is a good time to snag discounts on tech, fashion and more

Six ways to improve your cat’s one wild and precious life

Like their canine counterparts, cats require exercise, enrichment and play

The best face sunscreens in the UK: 10 lightweight, non-greasy SPFs for every skin type – tested

Whether you want a stick, a spray or a tinted cream, our expert’s favourite formulas can provide year-round sun protection

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