Children in England near bottom in international happiness table

England ranks 13th out of 16 countries in survey, with body image and school among areas of concern among eight-year-olds

The chicken shop mile and how Britain got fat

With cheap and fattening food everywhere, there has been a shape shift that means people do not recognise obesity when they see it in the mirror

Mindfulness: the craze sweeping through schools is now at a university near you

Even Cambridge is offering sessions to combat an increase in student stress. But is mindfulness, as some critics insist, just a silly fad?

No one sees how hard it is for students with an invisible illness

When you look at me you might not see anything wrong. But I’m actually suffering with a chronic illness that makes me feel different to my friends

I teach healthy eating, yet still can’t resist fries and giant cookies

As a nutrition professor in the US I should be a shining example for my binge-eating students – but maybe we’ll have to learn to love kale chips together

10 proven ways teachers can improve their sleep

Beware of cold feet, embrace the darkness and ditch the laptop – here’s what science says about how to get a restful night’s sleep

How to teach … cold and flu

From making cuddly bacteria to lessons on Louis Pasteur, here’s our guide for teaching your students the basics of avoiding the dreaded lurgy

New school in Hebden Bridge to teach children using yoga and meditation

West Yorkshire community known for creative flair to open school with no headteacher in attempt to be ‘truly progressive’

The activist helping London children talk to their parents about FGM

Hibo Wardere was cut at the age of six in Somalia. She suffered in silence for years but now she is talking to pupils to help stop it happening to more girls

Two simple mindful meditation exercises for teachers

Mindfulness can help teachers reduce stress and boost confidence. Clinical psychologist Erin Olivo shares her handy guide for getting started