I love Springsteen and my daughter is a huge Swiftie – and that’s created a bridge between us
How our mutual love of music – and interest in each other’s tastes – brought my daughter Laila and me closer together
‘Everybody is celebrated’: Notting Hill carnival’s push for plus-size positivity
Body confidence group hope to remind people the festival has always been a celebration of freedom
Pregnant people and fetuses not being protected from wildfire risks – report
Researchers say public health officials not doing enough to share warnings and safety information with health workers
No wonder young single women are lonelier than ever. Where is their community?
I learned a crucial lesson when I moved abroad: fighting loneliness is all about finding meaningful connections, says author Georgina Lawton
‘It felt shameful’: the profound loneliness of modern motherhood
The mothers of babies and young children often experience extreme isolation – and all the health problems that accompany it
How paddleboarding conquered Britain: the delights and dangers of the nation’s fastest-growing sport
It is calming and meditative – but more and more paddleboarders are needing to be rescued. Here is how to enjoy the water while staying safe
An American came to stay – and completely changed my attitude to water
I hate water so much I once went on the radio to defend my stance. Then I was introduced to massive bags of ice, writes Emma Beddington
The end of menopause: would women be healthier and happier if they menstruated for ever?
The ovaries affect everything from metabolism to mood – so some scientists are on a quest to slow their ageing process
Linking two realms: efforts to tap real-life potential of lucid dreams advance
Scientists show it is possible to control a virtual car and switch on real-world kettle from inside a lucid dream
My dad’s dying gift to me: a love of butterflies
This small miracle was a kind of transformation in itself