Health

‘The best movement is the next movement’: how to really look after your lower back

An estimated 80% of the population will suffer from lower back pain at some point. The good news is that preventing it is a lot easier than treating it

When your kid throws a tantrum, do 4 things, says parenting expert and former nanny—'I've seen all the behaviors'

Parenting coach and toddler expert Devon Kuntzman shares her best advice for how to manage public trantrums.

Book excerpt: "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins

January 31, 2026 / 10:34 AM EST / CBS News

Exhausted by your phone? Try these 3 tips to build healthier habits, says technology management professor

Paul Leonardi, technology management professor at UCSB and author of "Digital Exhaustion," shares 3 tips for those trying to reduce their screen time at home.

Virginia woman strangled days after dumping her deceptive boyfriend

Updated on: January 31, 2026 / 9:31 AM EST / CBS News

'I wouldn't call it super flu' but 'it is more severe,' says doctor: How to get through the rest of this flu season

The flu has infected "significantly" more Americans this winter than usual, says a doctor and infectious disease specialist.

Rosie Jones looks back: ‘Without realising it, I’d been workshopping jokes down the pub, saying, I’m not disabled, I’m drunk’

The comedian on the ridiculous clothes her mum chose for her, her love-hate relationship with mobility aids, and what it takes to be a standup

Powerful storm threatens East Coast including parts unaccustomed to heavy snow

In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 6 inches of snow was expected. The city has no snow removal equipment, Mayor Mark Kruea said.

‘The quality and variety are exceptional’: the best supermarket mixed nuts, tasted and rated

Our resident squirrel gnaws through packs of supermarket nuts and finds a surprisingly mixed bag

The Upside of Not Fitting In

What if loneliness and self-doubt are the best way to grow?

The rise of ‘beef days’: why even meat lovers are cutting back

Inspired by YouTube creators, some people are limiting beef to a handful of ‘feast days’ a year to cut their climate impact

What makes Finland the happiest place on Earth?

For the last eight years, Finland has topped the list of the world’s happiest countries. Our writer embarks on a tour to discover their secret