We’ve never been more clear-headed about the benefits of ridding alcohol from our routines. But without a hangover to justify Sunday sofa rot, the weekend chill is becoming a lost art. In a world that downgrades rest, does going dry put you at risk of pouring from an empty cup?

Looking for a flexible, sociable way to exercise? A run club may be the answer, says Jes Salter

As more fitness and meditative spaces that challenge decorative expectations open, Edwina Ings-Chambers investigates how everything from ideas around inclusivity to club culture is shaping how we workout and relax

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Driven by metrics, fuelled by AI and never far from a ‘hmm, really?’ TikTok trend, wellness has never been more complex. Or innovative. Or exciting. Guided by expert intel, we place our bets on the newness you’ll be trying, tracking and tuning into this year