Facing meltdown? Over 75% of people suffer from burnout – here’s what you need to know
Does it only affect weak people? Is work always the cause? Burnout myths, busted by the experts
‘You think: Do I really need anyone?’ – the hidden burden of being a hyper-independent person
Self-reliance is often encouraged over asking others for help in the modern world. But doing everything yourself can be a sign that you are scared of intimacy
I took up paddleboarding in my 60s. Now I feel calm in the water and strong on land
It was a wobbly start. But every time I haul my paddleboard out I feel my balance and confidence improving
Wear shades in winter and follow the 20-20-20 rule: experts on 13 ways to look after your eyes
Everyone should get their eyes tested every two years, but there are other ways to optimise your vision, say ophthalmologists – and yes, eating carrots may help
I’m finding it difficult to live up to my morals. How do I know when it’s OK to compromise?
It can feel overwhelming, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But ask yourself what sacrifices make the biggest proportionate impact.
‘I lived the life I’ve always dreamed of’: the man who cycled around the world for four years
Andreas Graf lived without screens and no idea of the date or time. The conditions were often brutal – but he found kindness and friendship as he rode
The best walking pads to turn your workday into a workout, tested
Sedentary lifestyles are bad for us, but which under-desk treadmills and walking pads are worth the cost? Our expert stepped up to find out
The best bath towels of 2026 in the US, from fluffy to quick drying – tested
We tested bath towels at all price points to find the softest, most absorbent towels that can withstand the rigors of life – and are worth the money
Exercise can be ‘frontline treatment’ for mild depression, researchers say
Biggest improvements seen in young adults and new mothers, with group activities of most benefit
My patient’s near-death experience in hospital left me with worry and guilt. This is how vicarious trauma starts
Afterwards, my team and I kept going without ever discussing the event. But something felt heavy. And because I couldn’t name it, I didn’t know how to deal with it