The pill hasn’t been improved in years. No wonder women are giving up on it
When contraception has stagnated for decades, it is hardly surprising it’s fallen victim to culture wars and a wellness cult
‘The bot asked me four times a day how I was feeling’: is tracking everything actually good for us?
Gathering data used to be a fringe pursuit of Silicon Valley nerds. Now we’re all at it, recording everything from menstrual cycles and mobility to toothbrushing and time spent in daylight. Is this just narcissism redesigned for the big tech age?
The best anti-allergy and hypoallergenic pillows, tried and tested for every type of sleeper
From feather-free to vegan down, we tested (and tussled with) 17 pillows to reveal the best
‘Betrayed by the system’: Chappell Roan sparks debate over pay and healthcare in pop
The singer castigated record labels in her Grammys speech – but, as music industry insiders explain, issues around artist health and support run even deeper
What is nerve flossing and does it help with nerve pain?
It can help relieve pain and tension, especially for patients recovering from injury or nerve compression conditions
Cycling to school almost became extinct – until one man revived the bike bus
Sam Balto took the idea from a local school to the White House and beyond, inspiring a global movement in which children feel the benefits of cycling together
‘Gaba is the off switch of the brain’: Is it also the answer to better sleep, sobriety and less anxiety?
Products that enhance the uptake of this neurotransmitter are burgeoning - including drinks that mimic the effects of alcohol, without the hangover. Here’s what happened when I tried them
‘Grounding’ proponents say it helps us realign with the Earth’s electric charge – but the claims don’t land
Experts say the few scientific papers published about grounding – which can include walking barefoot outdoors or lying on the ground – lack scientific rigour
What I learned from a lovely woman on a packed ward in hospital
Healthy people are being forced to stay in hospital because of a lack of social care – and it’s an indictment of our current system, writes Zoe Williams
How I learned to love my alarm clock
This week: mornings made better, affordable jewellery and the ultimate wild swimming kit list
Thrill-seeking made me feel alive – until the day I hurtled down a volcano on a mountain bike
My bungee-jumping and skydiving days are over because I can’t shake the visceral memory of learning that I’m not invincible, says freelance journalist and author Gary Nunn
What would I tell my younger self if I met her for coffee? Mostly that things do get better
The trend of meeting up with your younger self has already been adopted by gen Z on TikTok – because we all need a growth narrative to keep us slogging on
Why is it so hard to go to bed? Maybe science has the answer
I’m an intractable bedtime procrastinator. Why do the sensible thing when I can just lie on the couch, phone in hand, however exhausted I am?
The one change that worked: I set my phone to ‘do not disturb’ three years ago – and have never looked back
WhatsApp notifications in the middle of the night were the final straw. I switched those off – and every other alert – and it helped my wellbeing, sleep and parenting
It’s time to rethink boredom, procrastination and regret
That’s the way to fulfil your goals and have fun in life, writes Simon May