Make Me Well by Xand van Tulleken – an eye-opening takedown of wellness myths

The engaging TV doctor dismantles the spurious science behind modern day snake oils, from collagen to turmeric

Vitamin patches have their grip on the wellness industry: but is the fad only skin deep?

Experts peel back the evidence to see whether any of the health claims about vitamin patches stick – or whether it’s the placebo effect at work

Can I get too much protein? Experts answer your questions on the popular supplement

If you’re wondering whether ‘organic’ really matters or if there’s such a thing as too much protein, this is for you

Free ice-cream, glowing skin and camping wins: Filter UK writers reveal the unexpected perks of product testing

Our testers reflect on a year of discoveries, from family game nights to fewer chores

Autumn is here, and I’ve got five micro-moments of joy to see us through

For those of us who don’t like the chilly seasons, ‘glimmers’ are the way to go. This year mine are woolly, furry, scaly and crunchy

Is it true that … muscle turns into fat if you stop working out?

If you take a break from the gym you may lose muscle and gain fat, but it isn’t as simple as one turning into the other

Do we really ‘hold tension’ in our hips?

The idea is popular in wellness circles, but experts say there’s no evidence that trauma uniquely affects the hips. Here’s what causes hip tightness and what can help

What’s my first decision as CEO? I’m giving myself the day off

A life coach has helpfully pointed out that we’re all chief executives of our own existence. So let’s start enjoying the perks, writes Polly Hudson

The kindness of strangers: In one of my darkest periods, a few compassionate words helped turn my life around

I was standing at the traffic lights with the weight of the world on my shoulders when a man approached. He will probably never know the impact he had on my life

‘I want to do everything I can to head off dementia’: why demand for the shingles vaccine is soaring

Could a drug intended to prevent painful rashes also protect our brains as we get older? The signs are promising – but not conclusive. Yet that’s enough to be driving a boom in shingles jabs

The Filter is two! 31 things we loved this year, from cloud-like duvets to the perfect running shoe

Whether it’s a super-glowy serum or a cult gardening tool, here are our writers’ favourite buys from the past year

The best sunrise alarm clocks in the UK, tried and tested for gentler mornings

Our reviewer sheds some light on the best dawn simulation alarms, from Lumie and Philips to Dreamegg

I’m a personal trainer. This compact dumbbell set is the best addition to my home gym

If you want to step up your strength training at home, snag this compact set at a deal

I spent years postponing my own joy. Here’s how I learned to say yes to the juicy bits of life

Society tells us there is one way to live a life, and joy is a byproduct on the path there. But you don’t need a reason to enjoy the act of being alive

‘Cancer is tripling and will keep increasing’: first African to lead global action against disease ready for battle

With cancer cases rising fastest in poorer countries, Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, president-elect of the Union for International Cancer Control, says Africa needs investment in research, diagnosis and prevention