‘They remind me there’s a life after cancer’: how paintings in NHS hospitals help patients feel better
Feedback on the benefits of displaying pictures on wards, now gathered in a new book, is backed by scientific studies
The experts: dentists on 22 quick, easy ways to care for your teeth
When’s the best time to use mouthwash? Are interdental brushes better than floss? And should you scrape your tongue? Here’s the full lowdown on how to avoid decay and protect your gums
Intermittent weekend exercise has same brain benefits as regular workouts, study finds
Research reveals positive cognitive health impacts of exercising once or twice a week are much the same as exercising more often
Miscarriages due to climate crisis a ‘blind spot’ in action plans – report
The harm to babies and mothers is one of the warnings being sent to Cop29 decision-makers by leading scientists
Is white pasta bad for you?
It was lauded in the low-fat era, then demonised during the low-carb craze. Plenty of alternatives exist, but what is the healthiest, tastiest, most affordable way forward?
‘It was wickedly painful. And transformative’: a tribute to all the women who ever waxed my back
In a culture that venerates grooming, I always felt self-conscious about my body hair. But intimate encounters with a series of beauticians helped me see life differently
‘A self-care date night’: gen Z and millennials embrace the pleasures of dining alone
Attitudes have changed after the Covid pandemic and solo dining is up by 14% in the UK, according to OpenTable
People in the US: is the looming election stressing you out? Tell us
With the election less than two weeks away, we’d like to hear from people in the US about what they’re anxious about and how they’re coping
Carole Pound obituary
Other lives: Speech and language therapist whose academic research focused on humanising service for people with aphasia
Neglect, rape and wrenching loss: can Rebecca Roberts survive it all to become the strongest woman in history?
She has battled all the odds to haul trucks, carry cars and hold up columns like an ancient god – and is currently the strongest woman in the UK, Europe and the world. Now she wants to take her extraordinary quest even further ...
By assuming I am incompetent at everything, I’m making it so much worse
I call this state of being next-level incompetence. By doubting everything I do – from where I put a book to whether I picked up my medication – I cause chaos
Want to live longer? Forget blue zones – these factors improve your chances of ageing well
Finding the perfect combination of lifestyle hacks to live to 110 irks many experts who are more interested in quality of life
The secret health hell of being scammed: ‘I felt as though my mind was disintegrating’
When people are tricked into sending funds to a fraudster, it’s not just about the money – the shame and stigma of being conned can have a devastating impact on their emotional and psychological wellbeing
The best sleep aids recommended by experts: from blue light-blockers to apps to help you nap
Experts and poor sleepers share their tried and tested products and tips for a restful night