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Ready to upgrade your life? Better Living is the place to find all you need to know about being your best self – from guides to being healthier and happier, to game-changing life hacks for productivity, to insightful workplace advice.

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Business people shaking hands in office

What your handshake says about your health, according to science

Health February 4, 2024 By Jessica Lindsay

‘Hurkle-durkling’ is the latest trend that shuns the grind. Will girlboss ever come back?

Health February 5, 2024 By Eleanor Noyce

Afternoon napping

If you're Gen Z, you're probably eyeing up your PJs right now

Health February 5, 2024 By Eleanor Noyce

Your brain doesn't want you to exercise. Where can we find motivation?

Health February 5, 2024 By Alice Giddings

Olivia Foster

I was spending £400 a month on alcohol. I gave it up and saved £11,000

Money February 1, 2024 By Olivia Foster

Woman exercising at home in front of her laptop, stretching her legs

The 3-minute yoga routine that can lower your blood sugar and stress levels

Health January 30, 2024 By Ella Glover

I went to UK's cheapest spa where a luxurious massage costs just £2.50

Health January 24, 2024 By Courtney Pochin

summer holiday

Definitely don't book your summer holiday on these dates

Money January 24, 2024 By Charlotte Colombo

girl in pajamas wakes up in the morning and stretches after sleep

The 3-2-1 rule everyone should follow if they want a good night’s sleep

Health January 22, 2024 By Courtney Pochin

Seven words from the health visitor changed my life as a teen mum

Families January 21, 2024 By Suzy Walker

Young women working late at home using laptop

This common bedtime habit is damaging your hair

Health January 22, 2024 By Ella Glover

woman opening curtains in the morning

Have ADHD? The Honeyman Method could help you create (and stick to) routines

Health January 22, 2024 By Eleanor Noyce

What is AuDHD? It took me 25 years to get diagnosed

Health October 9, 2024 By Charlotte Colombo

Internet and gadget addiction. Wasting time in smartphone. Woman lying in bed with phone

Devastating impact of checking social media first thing in the morning

Health January 19, 2024 By Courtney Pochin

Aerial View of Chelmsford suburbs.

These are the top commuter towns Londoners are flocking to

Property January 18, 2024 By Jessica Lindsay

Hand dunking a biscuit into a cup of tea

Scientist reveals the optimal time for dunking 10 popular biscuits

Food January 19, 2024 By Jessica Lindsay

Sick man on couch

This is why you keep getting sick straight after being sick

Health January 17, 2024 By Ella Glover

Yorkshire Terrier little dog and its owner, snow winter background. Small, cute doggy in suit with pink boots. Copy space

Vet issues warning about putting boots on dogs in cold weather

Health November 18, 2024 By Gregory Robinson

Bathroom

It's socially acceptable to say 'I'm nipping to the loo', not 'I'm having a breakdown'

Health January 16, 2024 By Gregory Robinson

Pavement Cafe and shoppers, Peterborough

This city has been named the UK's cheapest commuter town — just 48 minutes from London

Travel January 17, 2024 By Kristina Beanland