Innovations for disease control
To mark World Health Day, we asked our community to send in innovations
they had seen that aim to tackle vector-borne diseases. Here are our
favourites
Dry bars – is England sobering up?
Britain may be falling out of love with alcohol. As more and more dry bars open across the country, John Harris asks if we may be entering a new age of temperance
Top 10 cycling cafes in the UK
Cycle cafes, like cycling itself, are booming. They're a great place to meet other riders, get advice and repairs – while you tuck into great coffee and food
Cyclists campaign against ASA ruling over Cycling Scotland ad
Peter Walker: Advertising watchdog to be bombarded with complaints about ads that breach highway code advice
Can the Valkee 2 ease jet lag by lighting up ears? It didn’t for me
Valkee's bright light headset says it can help winter blues (SAD) and rid travellers of jet lag by blasting light into their ears. This traveller was hopeful, but arrival didn't bring results. By Samuel Gibbs
Dance yourself happy: ballet and fitness holiday in southern France
A heartbroken Jonathan Thompson heads to a French chateau to dance away his blues at a fitness retreat that now includes ballet lessons
Spas with a difference: weird baths around the world
Fancy a soak in beer or green tea? We take a look at some unusual dips you can take around the world
Readers’ travel tips: affordable wellbeing holidays
New year, new intentions ... What's your tip for a great break to get away from everything and back to yourself?
10 wellbeing retreats for 2014
Yoga and massage classes in India, pilates at a Spanish finca or a pay-what-you-can meditation retreat in Devon – take your pick from our list of breaks to rejuvenate your mind and body
Free hot springs around the world
Forget freezing New Year dips and enjoy a blissfully warm soak instead at one of these natural pools, creeks and beaches