Themes on Our Radar

This page is our open notebook. It lists the themes we already cover, the questions inside each one that we want to tackle next and the articles you can read today. Nothing here is a promise of a publication date; a small team moves at its own pace. If a theme matters to you, tell us through the contact page and it may move up the list.

Rest in a busy, noisy life

Sleep is the theme readers write about most. City bedrooms, shift work and late screens all compete with rest.

Already published: how many hours of sleep you need, taking a power nap and sleeping through city noise.
On our list: getting back into a rhythm after night shifts, and winding down when work follows you home.

Simple measurements, read calmly

Numbers such as BMI can be useful, but only when they are understood in context.

Already published: losing some weight with a BMI perspective and waist-to-height ratio.
On our list: what a home blood pressure monitor can and cannot tell you.

Movement that fits the week

Already published: exercise snacks for crowded days.
On our list: standing desks, walking meetings and staying active in a small flat.

Teeth and mouths

Already published: why teeth turn sensitive, what causes dry mouth and our explainer on modern dental implants.
On our list: preventing cavities in adulthood and what gum recession means.

Circulation and the heart

Already published: the ankle brachial index.
On our list: cold hands and feet, and when leg cramps deserve a closer look.

Quitting smoking

Already published: moving from smoking to vaping and the rise of disposable vapes.
On our list: the support services available to people who want to stop altogether.

Family and care

Already published: pregnancy journals and senior care in Germany.
On our list: looking after yourself while caring for an older parent.

Healthcare technology

Clinics, laboratories and pharmacies keep adopting new tools, and readers are often curious about what sits behind the screen.

Already published: digital displays in healthcare and antibodies in enzyme detection.
On our list: what patient portals do with the information you enter.