Heated eyeballs, inflatable body armour and ‘simultaneous pleasure and torment’: is this the future of relaxation?

Lifestyle editor Alyx Gorman road-tests a new wave of personal massage devices. But do experts think they live up to their hype?

My father, a handful of spoons and his journey into dementia

Looking through old cutlery was a safe haven for my dad after he became lost in ‘dementia land’

Veganism: boring and expensive but always the most ethical choice, right? Wrong, say our experts, who tackle misconceptions about plant-based eating

Whether it’s for loo roll, veg or underwear, a regular delivery of life’s everyday essentials can be the smartest way to shop

Scientists say total amount of physical activity people get is more important than how frequently they train

Unfolding in what looks like a single take, Thomas Sieben sends his protagonist into a house that’s haunted by historical trauma

During her pregnancy she taught me so much about resilience, self-reliance and strength. It inspired me to veer off the reckless path I was on

Lynne Peeples on the ways modern life interferes with our circadian rhythms – and what we can do to sleep better

Bagnoles de l’Orne in Normandy is a traditional spa town reinventing itself with new hiking and cycling routes – and a focus on sustainable tourism

A study suggested last week that adopting a two-thirds serve could improve public health. But is the pint really the problem?