I’ve got a new secret weapon against insomnia: a £20 strip of padded fabric

My wireless sleep headphones let me enter a one-woman sensory deprivation chamber every night. Heaven

Paging Dr Chimp: the medical secrets we can learn from apes, birds and even butterflies

Primates eat bitter bark to kill parasites, while sparrows use cigarette butts to keep ticks off their chicks. Could the wisdom of wildlife be the next frontier in medicine?

From sex toy safety to supply chains: why testing vibrators isn’t as fun as you might think

The unsexy truth behind reviewing vibrators; thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts; and last-minute flower delivery

Tell us: have you got a tip for getting yourself back to sleep?

Waking in the early hours can be problematic and we’d like to hear your tips and tricks for getting back to sleep

Is it true that … eating yoghurt can heal your gut?

Fermented foods like yoghurt, kefir and kimchi can help improve gut health, but for healing, you might need to see a dietician

Is the Simba Hybrid Pro mattress worth the hype? I slept on it for three months to find out

This premium mattress comes with a chunky price tag. Here’s what impressed me – and what could be better

The truth about cholesterol: 12 things you need to know – from eggs to weight to statins

What is good and bad cholesterol? Should you remove fat from your diet? And what about shellfish? Experts explain it all

It’s time to embrace Dugnadsånd – the Norwegian concept we all need right now

With its combination of community, cooperation and selflessness, this could offer some small comfort in a terrifying era, writes Emma Beddington

After becoming obsessed with self-help, I had to heal from ‘healing’

How the writer found her ongoing fixation on self-development was actually working against her

‘I was taking on a monumental challenge’: racing driver Billy Monger on why being a double amputee hasn’t slowed him down

After a horrifying crash, Billy Monger lost both his legs at 17. But from dancing on Strictly to setting a world record in the Ironman, he’s still powering ahead. Just don’t call him an ‘inspiration’…