Is it OK to talk about Ariana Grande’s body? There is no right answer
I wish I could say that expressing concern for the pop star’s health is helpful – but I know from experience it’s not that simple
‘Am I 68? 69?’ Irvine Welsh on growing old, getting clean, bashing out his new novel – and flirting with guns
Three decades after he channelled his heroin addiction into the cult classic Trainspotting, the Scottish author has discovered the joys of yoga, breathwork and standing desks. But is he quite as ‘Zen’ as he claims?
The brief life and sudden death of Zyzz: why did the bodybuilding influencer die at just 22?
Long before looksmaxxers, Aziz ‘Zyzz’ Shavershian was famous online for posting workouts and rage-bait – until he died in Thailand in 2011. A new documentary reveals what really happened
What actually happens when your heart breaks? A hit play with classic breakup songs unpacks the ‘universal experience’
Heartbreak Hotel draws on the wisdom of Céline Dion, Prince and Elvis, as well as a rich repository of literature about grief and recovery
Roll up, roll up! Older generation find joy and fearlessness in circus
Juggling, trapeze and hula hoop classes for over-50s are taking off as people rediscover their inner child and tap into health benefits
A new start after 60: I spent eight years thinking I had Parkinson’s. Then doctors ‘de-diagnosed’ me
Mike Bell was 53 when he got the diagnosis that changed his life – and 61 when he learned it was wrong. He felt relieved, but also totally adrift
What if doing more isn’t always the answer?
It’s tempting to treat overwhelm with clever fixes – but that might be part of the problem
Morbid by Saul Justin Newman review – why everything you think you know about longevity is wrong
Is Japan really full of centenarians? And what about ‘blue zones’? A brilliant skewering of ageing secrets and lies
70 brilliant books for the summer
From dynamite debuts to must-read memoirs and magical children’s fiction, here’s our selection of this year’s hottest holiday reads. Plus leading authors share their favourites
‘Wear something that makes you feel silly!’ Can Austin Kleon’s tips put the spark back in my life?
If you’re in a rut, kids can show you the way out. That’s the latest message from the author of the bestselling Steal Like an Artist. I asked him to help me rediscover my playful, creative side …