Things reek, stink and pong – but why are there no verbs for describing a delightful odour? | Adrian Chiles https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/04/reek-stink-pong-verbs-odour-smelling-nice #LifeAndStyle #HealthWellbeing #Science #Biology #Psychology #Language

Breathwork has its uses – but when it comes to ‘unlocking your fullest human potential’, beware the puffery | Antiviral https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/05/breathwork-benefits-risks-uses-myths #Health #HealthWellbeing #MedicalResearch #LifeAndStyle #Science

Ultra-processed foods should be treated more like cigarettes than food – study https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/feb/03/public-health-ultra-processed-foods-regulation-cigarettes-addiction-nutrition #GlobalDevelopment #UltraprocessedFoods #TobaccoIndustry #FoodDrinkIndustry #Health #Society #Business #GlobalHealth #HealthPolicy #Politics #Alcohol #Nutrition #Nutrition #HealthWellbeing #LifeAndStyle #Science #Psychology

Age brings an opportunity to escape the clutches of unattainable beauty standards – it’s liberating | Zoya Patel https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/02/aging-liberating-escape-unattainable-beauty-standards #BodyImage #HealthWellbeing #Ageing #AustralianLifestyle #LifeAndStyle

‘Adjustments must be made’: how to live well after mid-life https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/feb/01/adjustments-live-well-after-mid-life-psychotherapist-frank-tallis #Ageing #LifeAndStyle #Psychology #Psychology #Women #Men #Society #OlderPeople #HealthWellbeing #MentalHealth #Psychiatry #Health

‘Menopause gold rush’? Experts warn of brands cashing in on women’s symptoms https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/feb/01/menopause-gold-rush-experts-warn-of-brands-cashing-in-on-womens-symptoms #Menopause #Society #Women #Women #Health #LifeAndStyle #Technology #HealthcareIndustry #HealthWellbeing

Young, lost and unemployed, I misread all the signs without realising the value in mistakes | Sofie Laguna https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/27/young-unemployed-sign-value-in-mistakes #AustralianEducation #MentalHealth #HealthWellbeing

Strong v swole: the surprising truth about building muscle https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jan/26/strong-v-swole-building-muscle-bodybuilding-advice-workouts #Fitness #HealthWellbeing #LifeAndStyle #Health #Science #Biology

Lajuana is 89, with the body and mind of someone decades younger. What are the secrets of the superagers? https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jan/24/secrets-superagers-people-body-mind-decades-younger #Ageing #Neuroscience #MedicalResearch #Science #OlderPeople #MentalHealth #Health #Society #Fitness #LifeAndStyle #HealthWellbeing

Write a card, read a poem, take fewer photos: how to feel more human in 2026 https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jan/20/digital-detox-how-to-feel-more-human-in-2026 #AustralianLifestyle #HealthWellbeing #Friendship #Society #LifeAndStyle #Technology

China’s population falls again as birthrate hits record low https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/19/china-population-falls-again-birthrate-record-low #China #Population #AsiaPacific #WorldNews #Childbirth #LifeAndStyle #HealthWellbeing #ChineseEconomy #Business

Why am I a vegan? I do it for my mental health | Emma Beddington https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/18/why-am-i-a-vegan-i-do-it-for-my-mental-health #Veganism #VeganFoodAndDrink #EthicalAndGreenLiving #Food #Environment #LifeAndStyle #HealthWellbeing #MentalHealth

Why the Lumie Bodyclock Glow sunrise alarm clock is the best wake-up under the sun https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/jan/18/lumie-bodyclock-glow-150-sunrise-alarm-clock-review #Sleep #Interiors #Homes #LifeAndStyle #Gadgets #Technology #HealthWellbeing

Unlocking the secrets of dreams and nightmares – podcast https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2026/jan/15/unlocking-the-secrets-of-dreams-and-nightmares-podcast #Sleep #Science #Psychology #HealthWellbeing #LifeAndStyle

How to sleep well in 2026 – podcast https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2026/jan/13/how-to-sleep-well-in-2026-podcast #MedicalResearch #Science #Sleep #SleepApnoea #HealthWellbeing #LifeAndStyle #Society #UkNews #Health #Menopause #Dementia

My local pool feels like a cultural refuge – a small, steamy world where accents mingle and minds reset | Shadi Khan Saif https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/12/magic-of-community-shared-spaces-saunas-public-pools #HealthWellbeing #Swimming

How to dress for work without spending a fortune – or sacrificing personal style https://www.theguardian.com/global/2026/jan/09/how-to-dress-for-work-without-spending-a-fortune #Fashion #Health #LifeAndStyle #Winter #NewYear #Fitness #HealthWellbeing #Technology #Food

I had an abortion due to climate anxiety. How can I come to terms with it? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jan/11/abortion-climate-anxiety-ask-annalisa-barbieri #Family #LifeAndStyle #Pregnancy #ParentsAndParenting #ClimateCrisis #Anxiety #HealthWellbeing

The best exercise bikes for home workouts, spin and getting sweaty, tested https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/jan/09/best-exercise-bike-uk #Fitness #HealthWellbeing #LifeAndStyle #Technology #Hobbies #Cycling

‘A sign to change your technique’: how to make your toothbrush last longer – and keep it out of landfill https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/jan/07/how-to-make-your-toothbrush-last-longer #HealthWellbeing #Gadgets #LifeAndStyle #Technology #Hygiene