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Exactly how to check your breasts at home – including the step many women miss

Recognising that people might not feel confident in how to do this themselves at home, GP and family doctor Dr Liz – known as ...

What’s the best way to remove a splinter?

You don’t need any special hacks – but taking a few simple precautions can save you from pain or an infection.

A Quick-Fix to Stop Early Extension in the Golf Swing

When you've got early extension in your swing, you'll see more mishits and bad results. This golf lesson from a top-ranked ...

The DIYer's Guide to Ladders

Always set your ladder on a solid, level surface. For a stepladder, make sure the spreader locks are fully extended and ...

I Tried the New FDA-Approved Treatment for Perimenopausal Brain Fog and Anxiety—Here’s How I Feel Now

Inside a wellness spa in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, a video of Gwyneth Paltrow plays on a quiet loop near the ...

You might be stretching the wrong way, scientists say

A new wave of research is showing what the old gym myths about stretching got wrong—and what you really need to do to reap its benefits.

I found the best way to run an internet speed test (and use the results for better Wi-Fi)

After a decade of testing PCs, routers, and home networks, I know what causes slow speeds and how to optimize your internet.

I monitored my home with 3 handy tools to find its worst power hogs (and they're easy to use)

Using the ATX 9801 is easy -- plug one end into a mains outlet, and it acts like a short extension lead with a digital display. The socket on the front accepts pretty much every power plug worldwide, ...