Living with tinnitus can be distressing. So what can you do about it?
Tinnitus affects millions of people and it can take many different forms. But there are therapies that can help make it more bearable
A scientist said bananas ‘kill’ the benefit of blueberries. Is that true?
Can blending these popular fruits in a smoothie adversely affect the berries’ nutritional benefits? Experts weigh in
Want to start lazymaxxing? Here are some low-effort ways to improve your life
CEOs may like to get up at the crack of dawn and go for a run, but I prefer optimising my life with lie-ins, trashy films, swearing and coffee, writes Arwa Mahdawi
Let your mind wander, don’t retire and stop worrying: surprising ways to help save your brain from the cognitive cliff
In his new book The Brain Cliff, Dr Norman Swan outlines the science of brain ageing and strategies for staving off cognitive decline
The sleeping x eating secret: 15 ways to better rest, a healthier diet – and a happier life
We all know tiredness can lead to hunger, and vice versa. But there are so many other ways our habits in these areas are linked. Here are some easy tweaks to help us feel properly refreshed
‘Grief becomes a routine’: Farhana lost five babies. A ‘culture of silence’ exacerbated her pain
A first-of-its-kind study shows the prevalence of miscarriage in Australia, but experts fear multicultural groups remain underrepresented
Chat to strangers and let your kids be bored: how to embrace a ‘slow September’ – and enjoy life more
The pressure to self-optimise at the start of the new school year can lead to disappointment and burnout. Instead, here are seven ways to slow things down and reap the benefits
The best backpacks in the UK for work, travel and wild adventure – tested
Whether you want a smart-but-stylish commuter rucksack or a hike-friendly pack, our writer lugged 16 over hundreds of miles to find the best bags for your buck
Experience: I didn’t know I was pregnant until I gave birth
There’d been no morning sickness, cravings or tiredness. My mum didn’t believe I’d had a baby – even after seeing her on FaceTime
The September reset is real. I’m about to become a better person, flaxseed by flaxseed
Small changes are what I’m aiming for – 10-minute workouts, cleaning out my handbag. Then I’m less likely to have failed come October, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes
The best portable neck and handheld fans in the UK to keep you cool, tested
The seasons might be changing, but the muggy weather remains, and heatwaves are on the rise. Stay comfortable on the move with our tried and tested portable neck and handheld fans
Forget T-maxxing – the manosphere’s obsession with testosterone is just fear-maxxing
Testosterone replacement therapy comes with serious and potentially irreversible health risks including infertility and early heart disease
Ultramarathon runners train for months, sometimes years. But what happens when they don’t finish a race?
DNF stands for ‘did not finish’ – the acronym no ultrarunner wants assigned to their race result. For amateurs, DNFing is loaded with emotion – but attrition rates are extremely common
Smelling test: children need education in sniffing aromas, scientist says
Exclusive: Dr Will Tullett says better understanding of scents can improve wellbeing and perception of the world
‘I organised my spices – and feel happy every time I cook!’ 12 readers on their most rewarding tiny accomplishments
Forget writing that novel: the most satisfying tasks are often the smallest. From batch cooking and bird feeding, to filling a kettle with meticulous precision, our readers reveal their favourites