Naps are healthy, scientists say – so why has Spain given up on the siesta?

As study shows a daytime doze may help brain’s health, for Spaniards the idea is outdated and cliched

So daytime naps can boost your brain power? No wonder I’m a crossword genius

News that a quick siesta can improve cognitive function is little surprise to those who’ve seen the results of my 2pm doze, says Guardian contributor Tim Dowling

It took me a long time, but I’ve finally fallen in love with being gay

I owe my happiness to the queer friends I made. And to my younger self who hated being gay: all is forgiven, says i newspaper columnist Eleanor Margolis

Sleeping apart due to snoring could improve relationships, scientist says

Move into separate rooms can mark a new beginning as couple are well rested and happier, claims expert

Should I worry about pesticides?

Many of them don’t pose a risk to humans. But what about the less natural stuff that goes on our food?

‘I feel constantly watched’: the employees working under surveillance

Monitoring software has become more common since the pandemic – but are activity scores the best way to measure productivity?

Tea, apples and berries could stave off age-related memory loss, study suggests

Research found 71-year-olds with high flavanol consumption had better memory function

Toddlers’ gut bacteria may predict future obesity, study suggests

Researchers identify differences in bacteria that colonise the gut in adults living with obesity

Huesera: The Bone Woman review – bone breaking Mexican horror of post-partum depression

The anticipation Valeria feels about the approaching birth of her first child slowly turns into a sense of real fear

Covid has not affected people’s happiness around world, study reveals

World Happiness Report finds higher levels of benevolence in all global regions than before the pandemic