She left her desk job and walked 3,541 miles from Mexico to Canada: ‘Give yourself permission’
Jessica Guo hiked 30 miles a day, becoming the first woman to continuously hike two historic trails in a single season
Britain one of least ‘nature-connected’ nations in world – with Nepal the most
Others languishing near bottom of 61-country study include Canada, Germany, Israel, Japan and Spain
The eight best showerhead filters in the US for every budget and bathroom
Shower filters claim to help with the chlorine and chemicals in the tap water we rinse with – here are the ones we recommend
Country diary: Panic, stress, glory – my day scaling the Inaccessible Pinnacle
Black Cuillin, Skye: The rough rock tears the skin and is slippery when wet. But the only way is up
Fish mint, Himalayan chives and berry pickle: how wild ingredients are transforming school lunches in India
In the remote state of Meghalaya, foraged foods are helping to diversify state-provided menus – and tackle chronic malnutrition
Country diary: Deep purple and fallen leaves at this mighty mountain
Cadair Idris, Gwynedd: The heather is dominant on the slopes today, as I embark on a steep climb in the heavy heat
The one change that worked: I got a period cup – and saved £120 a year
Ditching sanitary towels and tampons has made my period much less stressful. Crucially, it’s better for the environment too
The Guardian view on the carnivore diet: red meat for influencers, but bad news for health
Editorial: A fad for consuming high-protein, high-fat food, while avoiding vegetables, has taken off online. Followers are doing themselves no favours
Sweat, stingers and scratching: 14 expert, easy ways to treat and prevent insect bites
Some of us seem to be bitten much more than others – and in unlucky cases this can lead to an allergic reaction or chronic illness. Pharmacists explain how to avoid the worst insects have to offer
Volunteers map 10,000 routes in Great Britain to help make walking accessible
Campaign group Slow Ways developing app for disabled people, parents with children, older people and others