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Forget heavy lunges: Try this 'kickstand' squat for game-changing hip longevity and lower-body strength

By Sam Hopes Published

You can improve lower-body strength, stability and mobility using kickstand squats.

Fitness
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Beat 3 a.m. wake ups with these 5 Nordic sleep hacks — No 1 can add nearly an hour of extra sleep to your night

By Frances Daniels Published

Why Nordic habits can add an extra 55 minutes of sleep, stop 3 a.m. wake ups, and help you wake up with energy

Sleep
A split screen of two images: one shows a woman sleeping soundly in bed with a striped eye mask. . The other image features another woman performing the cow-cat yoga pose.
This 5-minute bedtime trick provides instant back pain relief for better sleep, says chiropractor

By Frances Daniels last updated

A chiropractor explains how adding the beginner friendly cat-cow stretch to your nighttime and morning routine can reduce back pain and improve sleep

Sleep Problems
Shirtless man with defined pectoral and abs muscles
Lift heavy, move easy: The 4-week strength plan for people who hate feeling stiff but love feeling strong

By Sam Hopes Published

Try this intermediate four-week strength program for building stronger muscles and improving mobility.

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Workouts
This image shows a hand holding an iPhone showing the Tom's Guide best mattress page in grayscale. In the background is a bed and pillows
Forget blue light blocking for better sleep — this is the hidden iPhone feature to use instead

By Ruth Jones Published

This hidden gem iPhone feature turns my phone from a carnival of excitement to an absolute snoozefest. Here's how to do it.

Sleep
Apple Watch Series 11 on a person's wrist
Got a new Apple Watch? I'd change these 7 settings right away

By Sanuj Bhatia last updated

Here are the essential Apple Watch settings to change after setup.

Smartwatches
oura ring 4 in gold
5 hidden Oura Ring features you need to know about, and how to use them right now

By Sam Hopes last updated

Five Oura Ring hidden features everyone should know about, and how to set them up on your device.

Smart Rings
A couple cuddle up under a blanket, enjoying a warm and cozy night
Two-thirds of adults want to 'hibernate like a bear' in winter — how 'hygge' is key to sleeping better and staying cozy without turning the heat up

By Ruth Jones Published

Ready to hibernate? Our guide to creating a cozy sleep space, including one of the biggest bedroom trends of 2026.

Sleep
Scenic view of a ski slope with gondolas riding under a blue sky and snow guns blasting powdery goodness
How to wax a snowboard at home — 7 simple steps for a slicker ride

By Dan Bracaglia last updated

It may seem complicated, but you don't have to be Shaun White to grasp the basics of how to wax a snowboard at home. In fact, the process is kind of fun.

Fitness
An illustration of a person wearing a yellow sweater in bed with the cold or flu, against a greay background. The person is holding a warm drink, lying propped up on pillows, with a thermometer in their mouth
Doctors share 5 essential tips for how to sleep with the flu — plus the best position to lie in if you have a cough

By Ruth Jones Published

The coughing, fever and body aches of 'super flu' might leave you struggling to sleep but our tips can help you enjoy some precious rest.

Sleep Problems
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