Lifestyle
Health & wellness
When you’re feeling depressed, taking a shower can feel impossible
For many people with depression, showering can feel like an especially difficult challenge. But there are ways to make it easier, experts say.
- by Anna Gibbs
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To avoid muscle loss as you age, consider picking up the pace
When done right, adding sprints to a workout can make your body stronger and more resilient.
- by Michael Venutolo-Mantovani
Climate change is already affecting the way we exercise. What does the future hold?
Participation in sporting events has never been higher, but rising temperatures means an increasing number of events being cancelled due to extreme weather.
- by Sarah Berry
‘An enormous bottle of electrolyte drink’: An opera singer’s day on a plate
Elena Xanthoudakis shares what she eats to fuel her day full of rehearsals.
- by Nicole Economos
The five exercises you should do to improve your sex life
If you want satisfying sex, you’ll likely benefit from moving your body outside the bedroom.
- by Danielle Friedman
‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere. Here’s how to avoid them
We are stuck with forever chemicals. So, what can we do about them?
- by Sarah Berry
The best questions to ask and red flags to avoid at the dentist
Advocating for yourself at the dentist is important. Here’s how.
- by Knvul Sheikh
This is exactly how long you should be sleeping, standing and moving each day
A new Australian study has worked out precisely how we should be spending each day for optimum health.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
How to turn a bike ride into a serious workout, even if you’re new to cycling
With the right gear and training approach, cycling can be a fun and relatively easy way to increase your fitness.
- by Amanda Loudin
Opinion
Social media
I’m trying to evolve my relationship with my smartphone to ‘friends with benefits’
A video of the New Year’s Eve countdown at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris shows a sea of phones. When midnight hits, no one hugs or kisses.
- by Gary Nunn
Magnesium spray is said to be the secret to good sleep. But does it work?
Beyond anecdotal claims for its benefits, how effective is magnesium spray? How does ingesting magnesium differ from applying it topically?
- by Lauren Ironmonger