How long to hold a plank for your age
Discover expert-backed plank duration targets for your age group, from 20s to 60+. Learn proper form, modifications, and why quality beats quantity for core strength.
Discover expert-backed plank duration targets for your age group, from 20s to 60+. Learn proper form, modifications, and why quality beats quantity for core strength.
A 2025 Lovehoney study reveals the average duration of sex for men across different age brackets. Experts stress communication and technique matter more than the clock.
MP Alex Sobel reveals a shocking 14-year life expectancy divide in his Leeds constituency, urging a new government strategy to tackle health inequalities through prevention and cross-departmental targets.
Young Americans are locked out of home ownership, with the median first-time buyer now 40. Explore the broken social contract and the generational wealth gap fuelling anger.
A 15-year-old with a disability argues that proposed social media age restrictions would sever a vital connection to community and support. Read why she says the government's plan is misguided.
Examining the painful stereotype that men abandon sick partners. Featuring real stories from long Covid and cancer survivors, plus expert analysis on relationship strain.
First Minister John Swinney mounts a robust defence of migration's economic benefits as support for Reform UK grows ahead of May's Holyrood election. Read his full argument.
A reader reflects on the artful landscape of Zelda's Breath of the Wild era as Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment marks its conclusion. Discover why this map remains legendary.
Spotify Wrapped's 'Listening Age' feature is sparking confusion. Users who streamed artists like Sabrina Carpenter are being told their musical taste is decades older. Discover why the algorithm misfires.
Freya, 40, shares her 7-day sex diary, revealing the realities of her husband's lower libido, night shifts, and their open marriage talks. Read her candid story.
Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Here's how it will work, which platforms are included, and what it means for users. Get the full explainer.
Spotify's new 'listening age' feature in Wrapped has UK users amused and bemused, while Taylor Swift secures her third consecutive year as the most-streamed artist. Discover the data and the debate.
Spotify Wrapped's new feature calculates your 'listening age' based on your habits. The Guardian wants to hear how your music taste has evolved. Share your story anonymously.
Ofcom has issued a £1m fine to adult website operator AVS for inadequate age checks. New data reveals the impact of the Online Safety Act on protecting children online. Read the full report.
AVS Group Ltd hit with a £1m fine plus daily penalties for failing to implement robust age verification. Ofcom demands changes within 72 hours to protect children online.
Australia is set to ban under-16s from social media from 10 December 2025. We examine how it works, the controversy, and whether the UK could follow suit.
The gender pension gap has widened to 32%. Scottish Widows expert Jill Henderson asks if a new, digitally-native generation of women can close it through better tools and support. Discover the data.
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. We explain which platforms are included, how age checks work, and if a delay is possible. Get the full details.
Academics have created an intelligence test linked to being a good boyfriend. Find out what makes a 'catch' and try the three-question exam yourself.
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, with more platforms like Lemon8 to be added. Minister Anika Wells admits a 'sieve' effect but vows fines up to $50m.
Sienna Miller and Oli Green reveal second pregnancy at Fashion Awards 2025. Explore their 15-year age gap relationship, from meeting at a Halloween party to growing family.
Dame Joanna Lumley calls loneliness a 'crisis hidden in plain sight' as Age UK polling reveals 1.5 million older people will eat Christmas dinner alone. Join the campaign to help.
Meta is notifying underage Instagram and Facebook users in Australia that their accounts will be deactivated under new laws. Discover how the age verification process works and its implications.
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz warns rising inequality destabilises nations. His G20 blueprint offers economic renewal through tax reform and climate action. Read the urgent call.
A tale of two economies this festive season as high earners in affluent areas spend freely while others struggle with debt and inflation. Discover the data shaping UK retail.
New research reveals how age gaps and specific hobbies impact modern dating. Discover what really matters when seeking love in today's relationship landscape.
British taxpayers are subsidising rising specialist fees as Medicare-style gaps emerge in NHS funding. Discover how healthcare costs are shifting to patients.
A record 3.7 million applicants in China are competing for just 38,100 civil service roles, highlighting a major shift towards job security amid economic uncertainty. Discover the driving forces behind this trend.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a US-style whistleblower scheme to close the tax gap, targeting an extra £10bn by 2029-30. Discover the new HMRC powers and enforcement measures.
Cambridge neuroscientists reveal adulthood begins at 32, not 18. Discover the brain science behind this shift and the 9 signs you've finally grown up.