‘I’d never head out without one’: 10 autumn hiking essentials

From waterproof trousers to a compass, flasks to spare socks, here’s all the kit you need to keep you dry, safe and hydrated

The best men’s walking boots for every type of hiking adventure

Whether you’re heading to the hills on a multi-day trek or simply taking the dog for a countryside stroll, these are the best boots for the job – tried and tested by our writer

Breast milk for adults: wellness elixir or unscientific fascination?

Researchers have found more promising ways the infant food can benefit health – aside from being a nutritional supplement and supposed hangover cure

I’ve spent my whole life searching for the perfect pillow. Will this torment never end?

I must own two dozen pillows – and not one of them will guarantee me a good night’s sleep. Maybe if I buy just one more, says Adrian Chiles

Kim Kardashian recommends a full-body MRI scan – should I get one?

The tests are presented as a way to detect early cancers or ‘silent killers’ – but are they a good idea if I’m otherwise healthy?

Hiking Cheshire’s Baker Way: the joy of a less-known walking trail

They get less fanfare and footfall than the UK’s famous long-distance paths, but trails such as this – which starts in Chester and saunters through the local countryside – are just as rewarding