Health & wellbeing
From squirrel picnics to penpals, karaoke to crochet: 43 easy ways to lift your spirits
A squirrel picnicDuring the pandemic, my husband found some wood on our street and used it to build a tiny,...
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The secret to being happy in 2026? It’s far, far simpler than you think …
I have a proposal to make: 2026 should be the year that you spend more time doing what you want. The...
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The secret to a perfect nap: when, where and for how long?
Listen to enough productivity podcasters, and it’s easy to convince yourself that napping is a superpower: not just a sticking...
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I taste words. ‘Bob’ is like a milk chocolate Easter egg on my tongue
When I met my husband and found out his name was Philip, I felt conflicted. I liked him as a...
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The perfect way to look after your health if you work shifts
Approximately 8.7 million people in the UK work night shifts, but humans are not meant to be awake at night....
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The perfect day for parents: how to keep kids healthy and happy – without neglecting yourself
My four-year-old is in the living room playing with a dinosaur, a pig and Jessie the cowgirl from Toy Story....
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You be the judge: should my boyfriend change the way he showers?
The prosecution: Audrey Noah doesn’t wash himself thoroughly enough – he just rubs a bit of gel around his body...
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ITV agrees to invest £3m in fitness app created by Joe Wicks
The broadcaster ITV has agreed to invest up to £3m into the health and fitness app The Body Coach, created...
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Don’t stress, do less: 52 ways to make your life easier in 2026
The dawn of a new year brings visions of an idealised version of yourself. Fresh-faced, we eagerly pile our to-do...
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Beyond Kegels: I found a fix for a common type of incontinence – why don’t more women know about it?
Some of my earliest memories feature my mother’s leotard-encased body bouncing to Jane Fonda with abandon. A similar carefree fluidity...
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