No need for ‘dark showers.’ Try these six easy shower upgrades instead

You don’t need to spend four hours on an ‘everything shower’ for an elevated experience. Try these effortless additions – all $150 and under

‘Truly accessible to everyone’: how to start yoga

Some think yoga isn’t for them – but there’s ‘something for everybody’. Experts share what to know about the mindful practice that can improve strength and sleep

A rush of blood to the penis – and vaginal tenting: what happens to our bodies when we get turned on

Arousal may be spontaneous, or arise in response to sensory stimulation, memory, fantasy or emotional connection. Understanding the difference can help us have better sexual experiences

Is it true that … men need to consume more calories than women?

Men tend to burn more energy at rest, but other factors also carry weight

Body diversity returns to London fashion week as wider industry heads ultra-thin

Karoline Vitto, Phoebe English and Sinead Gorey include wide range of body shapes on catwalks

My fortnight in a posture corrector: can this simple device help reduce back pain?

These harnesses are increasingly popular, but experts are divided on how useful they are. I decided to give one a try

Do you have a ‘competence hangover’?

It’s what happens when people, especially women, are overworked and underappreciated. Time for all the incompetent slackers to step up, writes Emma Beddington

Four tips to take a restful nap for once, according to our very sleepy experts

We asked a sleep psychologist and former ER doctor for advice on how to wake up energized and refreshed

The seven best non-toxic cooking pans in the US, tested in a food lab

From Our Place to Caraway, we tested 13 nonstick pans free of harmful Pfas chemicals. Here’s how well they stand up to high heat and everyday cooking

I’m panicking about my new relationship. After my husband’s affair, how can I commit again?

It is reasonable to avoid hurt after such a big betrayal, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith, but don’t mistake isolation for safety

I tried the latest sleep trick – and my husband and I were up all night

Cognitive shuffling is apparently the remedy for a spinning mind at 3am. But it made me question all my choices, writes Polly Hudson

‘Loaded water’ is hyped as a secret to hydration. But adding electrolytes is merely effort down the drain

The average person does not need to be adding anything to their water

Katherine Ryan has had a facelift at 42. Why do I feel betrayed?

I’m a fan of the comedian and her decision initially made me feel like a haggard loser. But famous women are not obliged to act according to other people’s wishes, writes Polly Hudson

Is it true that … central heating is bad for your skin?

Dry air indoors can cause an inflammatory reaction, yet so can cold, windy outdoor conditions – but turning down the heating and using a moisturising cream can help

‘It’s the most urgent public health issue’: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on screen time, mental health – and banning social media until 18

The hit podcaster, author and former GP says a failure to regulate big tech is ‘failing a generation of children’. He explains why he quit the NHS and why he wants a ban on screen-based homework