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Ramadan sleep debt: How it accrues and how you can get it back
Fasting and changes in schedule can affect the length and quality of sleep during Ramadan. Here’s how to reduce the debilitating effects of sleep debt
Spring break: Fun, creative and free things to do with kids
Try The National's day-by-day guide to entertaining children over the extended school holidays
A history of celebrity death hoaxes and false conspiracy theories
Tom Cruise’s deadly plumbing accident, Cher’s case of mistaken identity and Tupac Shakur's body double
Travel aids that could help you sleep on a plane
Whether on a long-haul or short hop, here are 10 accessories that could be worth checking out for adults and children
The biggest hair trends for spring/summer 2024
For the new season, high-maintenance Texan style steps into the spotlight, while long layers are an easy choice for all types of locks
Why Ramadan could be the ideal time to quit smoking
Fasting hours, time for reflection and community support during the holy month can all help, say health experts
Who are the youngest artists to release albums?
From a Guinness World Record holder aged two to a Motown legend, these eight singers were making music from a very young age
What the studies say about women’s 'invisible labour'
Studies show hidden extra responsibilities taken on at work, in the home and when raising children are not decreasing
Hotels where the world's most famous dishes were invented
Make a detour on your next trip abroad to visit where these celebrated foods and drinks originated
How parents at children’s football games don't know how to behave
After nine years on the touchline watching children’s football, I find the behaviour of some mums and dads leaves a lot to be desired
The world’s most powerful fan bases, from Swifties to Potterheads
Admirers support, worship and attack on behalf of Swift, BTS, Harry Potter and Beyonce
Where do monarchs stay? Six hotels with royal seal of approval
Six resorts that have the royal seal of approval from guests such as King Abdullah and Queen Rania of Jordan and the Prince and Princess of Wales
Why, when and how Christians mark Lent
The annual observance, followed by millions worldwide, culminates in Easter celebrations
Ten things to do indoors with children when it rains
When the weather keeps everyone inside, there are plenty of fun activities that encourage creativity and keep screentime to a minimum
Lil Jon to release meditation album, but what is the practice?
US artist's record is to feature 10 tracks aimed at helping fans become calm and relaxed
