I vowed to never exercise again. Then along came Ultimate Frisbee
I used to be addicted to exercise in all its most joyless, soulless forms. It took a flying object to show me the magnetic joy of play
The kindness of strangers: a woman I’d never met heard we had flu and dropped a big pot of soup at our doorstep
We’d just moved to a small town and didn’t know a soul. Then we all got sick at the same time. That food saved us
Meet the members of the Dull Men’s Club: ‘Some of them would bore the ears off you’
An international club where dull people meet online to share the tedium of everyday lives is immensely popular. But for one man it’s a place of poignant connection
‘Men are not expected to be interested in babies’: how society lets new fathers – and their families – down
Around one in 10 fathers experience serious mental health issues in the period before and after their child is born. What can be done?
Boredom, injuries and ‘weird guru vibes’: seven signs it’s time to change your workout
It can be hard for gym-goers to know what’s reasonable to expect from a workout or class. Here, trainers and coaches share common problems – and their solutions
What I learned when I thought I was about to die: being too aware of life’s blessings can become a curse
While waiting in hospital, Miranda Luby wondered how you are supposed to find meaning when you know you could die any moment. Then, she found her answer
Stressed out and wondering if a ‘cortisol detox’ can help? Not so fast
Some changes being promoted as part of a ‘detox’ are good advice, but not everything will work for everyone – and some tips could actually be harmful
Signs of dementia or normal forgetfulness? How to tell the difference
Some memory lapses are nothing to worry about, but getting help for early warning signs can reduce the risk of them progressing
A tub a day: might eating yoghurt help you live longer?
When the world’s oldest woman passed away at 117, much was made of her three yoghurts a day diet. But what role does yoghurt actually play in longevity?
I do aqua aerobics with women in their 80s – it’s the most fun I’ve had exercising
A joy from start to finish, doing jump-kicks underwater to classic pop hits has taught me never to think of exercise as punishment