Here they come, the forlorn teens with backpacks. It’s Duke of Edinburgh season

The countryside is suddenly full of exhausted youngsters. Even my cheery sympathy can’t lift their spirits, writes Adrian Chiles

Move yourself happy! How to exercise to boost your mood – whatever your fitness level

There are plenty of workouts to improve your physical health – but what if you are exercising to improve your mental health? Experts offer their tips

Growing pains?: How to stop yourself getting injured while gardening – from essential exercises to the perfect posture

Bending to dig, twisting to prune and carrying heavy loads can all mean gardeners end up with unnecessary aches. Here are some expert tips to keep you healthy as your garden blooms

My generation is obsessed with the cult of wellness – but all that striving to be your best self can be dangerous

People have become transfixed with the idea that being well is the most impressive thing you can do – and as someone who is permanently unwell I will always be considered lesser writes Ione Gamble

‘I call it sauna head – your ego disappears’: how the UK got hooked on heat

From a hut by a Welsh river to a converted horsebox on the beach, saunas are appearing in unlikely spots all over the country

Hot baths, ice lollies, Vaseline: 10 ways to keep exercising in a heatwave

You don’t have to stop working out just because summer has arrived. Here are some expert tips to keep moving – and avoid heatstroke

Wild swimming with a backpack? Welcome to cross country swimming

With the help of some innovative kit, these adventurers can easily negotiate both land and waterways

The people making a difference: the football coach bringing generations together

Niyah Campbell started a walking football team to get older players back on the ball. Seven years on, it’s still the social highlight of their week

At 34, I’m fitter than I have ever been – no thanks to the fat shamers

Like many women, my body has always felt like public property. Last year, I decided the two of us needed to work on our relationship, writes actor and comedian Evelyn Mok

From sundae stations to snorkel trails – 30 ideas for cheap fun this summer

A great summer doesn’t need to cost a fortune – or anything, in fact. All you need is our wallet-friendly guide