The 143 best holiday gifts in 2026 – obsessively tested by the Guardian US

Shatterproof wine glasses, Jellycat plushies, ‘yoga paws’ and more delightful gifts handpicked by our experts

The best electric toothbrushes in the UK for every budget – tested

We put 32 electric toothbrushes to the test, from oscillating Oral-B models to sustainable brands like Suri, to find the best for cleaning power and value for money

‘Never thought I’d eat that’: how vegetable prescriptions are helping Britons with diabetes

WellFed participants in Cornwall report better blood sugar levels with help of free veg boxes, cooking and gardening

Touch of evil: the terrifying truth about sleep paralysis

One in five people have experienced this frightening state – and the Harvard neuroscientist Baland Jalal has dedicated his career to studying it. Could it be a portal to a deeper understanding of the mind?

The thermostat wars tearing couples apart: ‘It’s hard to feel sexy when you’re freezing cold’

Almost two-thirds of bedfellows disagree about the perfect room temperature – and the issue can affect office workers and housemates too. It oftens lead to subterfuge and skulduggery. So is there any way to reach a truce?

We taste-tested 42 ways to get more protein. These 6 were the best

Your protein food journey begins and ends with this tried and tested list – no block of tofu or bleeding steak required

Are walking pads worth it? We put the best under-desk treadmills to the test

Want to get your steps in while working or watching TV? Our expert puts walking pads through their paces to find the best for comfort, noise and ease of storage

Is it true that … dock leaves cure nettle stings?

It’s a time-honoured treatment and rubbing certainly helps, but other leaves could be just as good

Tired all the time? What to know about B12 and if it actually boosts energy levels

Med spas are raving about vitamin B12 shots as a pick-me-up. But do they actually make you feel more energized?

‘What is this emotion telling me?’ How anger, fear and jealousy can point the way to a better life

It’s tempting to ignore uncomfortable feelings – but maybe they’re the key to a happier, more successful future. Time to increase your psychological flexibility …

New ‘high safety’ chemicals in plastic food packaging linked to lower birth weight, study finds

Dinch, an allegedly ‘safe’ alternative, used in the EU and US also found to cause fetal development complications

‘They’re just live experiments’: the dark, deadly world of looksmaxxing

A disturbing new docuseries delves deep into a world where men are pushing their bodies to the extreme – and some of them are dying for it

Yes, saunas are great – but have you heard of this amazing thing called a bath?

Ever since the ancient Greeks, we’ve suspected that soaking in hot water is good for your health. Now science has proved it

What causes back pain? The surprising triggers, from stress to sitting up straight – and what you can do about it

Are you one of 600 million people with lower back pain? Osteopaths identify the most common causes – and remedies

Art is good for your health? Allow me a quick eyeroll

Some now suggest a monthly dose of art can boost wellbeing. But the last thing we need is another item on our to-do lists, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes