The time-honoured tradition of standing up with a drink, gossiping and putting the world to rights is under threat. If councillors ban it, we’ll all lose outIt is unbelievable: unconscionable. Westminster Council is moving...
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Read MoreIt took a heatwave to get me to shed my shame and my sleeves, but now there’s no stopping me. Life is cooler in every way‘Aren’t you hot in that?” was the question that plagued my summers as a teenager. I would never bare my...
Read MoreThree decades after he channelled his heroin addiction into the cult classic Trainspotting, the Scottish author has discovered the joys of yoga, breathwork and standing desks. But is he quite as ‘Zen’ as he claims?By rights,...
Read MoreUnderground clinic’s fate hangs in the balance after government withdrew state funding For most people, spending hours deep underground in darkness would seem an odd prescription for better health.Yet every morning, a handful of...
Read MoreExperts say reducing ultra-processed foods can be challenging in a world built around convenience, but these strategies can help make it more manageableI have been trying to eat fewer ultra-processed foods with my family for...
Read MoreWhen I gave up washing my hair, the first two weeks were the worst. But I was determined to follow my barber’s advice …In 2025 I’d not had a paid-for haircut in about five years, preferring to ask my ex to cut it with...
Read MoreThe England defender wears a tracker, the heptathlete is experimenting with kiwi fruits – and world champion swimmer Adam Peaty swears by hours and hours of history videos … Katarina Johnson-Thompson Continue...
Read MoreYou don’t need to be a super athlete to take part in parkrun. Whether it’s pacing yourself or picking the perfect shoes, here’s how to find your feet at the UK’s favourite 5k• The best running shoes for every runnerI have a gym...
Read MoreToo hot to sleep? From temperature-regulating mattress toppers to a fan quiet enough for the bedroom, here are our best buys for sweaty nights – and what to avoid• The best fans, testedIf there’s anything more uncomfortable than...
Read MoreCortisol is bad. Testosterone makes you aggressive. Melatonin helps you sleep. Experts bust common hormone mythsFalse The main puberty hormones are oestrogen and progesterone for girls and testosterone for boys. “They are active...
Read MoreThe hotter it gets, the faster our bodies lose water. Obviously, we need to replace it – but is anything better than plain H₂O? And does timing matter? Here’s what the science saysHydration is important. In temperatures like...
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