Yes, praying and posing can bring joy – but true spirituality demands something more of us

I don’t want to be ‘McMindful’ but rather extend myself beyond my ‘self’ and contribute to the wellness of all beings

Never write yourself off! 25 things I’ve learned about getting fit – after almost 60 years of sloth

For three quarters of my life, there was nothing to suggest I would ever get into shape. Then, bit by bit, I began to change. Here is how it happened

How learning about the science of shyness helped me

I’ve managed to conquer my fears and build great friendships, says David Robson

In a household with autism and ADHD, socks are meaningful

Too scratchy, too loose or simply gone awol, every neurodiverse family needs a sock strategiser

Why health trackers can push you off the road to wellness

As we know more about our bodies, from wearable tech to data feedback, so our health anxiety increases. So is it better not to know?

‘A full tummy means pupils can concentrate.’ But is Labour’s school breakfast plan bold enough?

A Midlands school outlines its flexible approach to running its daily club and reacts to Labour’s £365m free breakfast policy

Avoid noise, play mini golf, cast your net wide: Ellie Middleton’s neurodivergent dating guide

From making small talk to missing social cues, the road to romance can be rocky for those with ADHD and autism. Here are some tips for how to navigate it

Night-time is an intoxicating new land: how learning to love the dark eased my grief

From magical moonlit swims to midnight hikes, Annabel Abbs decided to embrace her insomnia by embarking on a series of ‘night journeys’

I’d do anything to make my autistic daughter happy – but I feel like a walking mum-fail

There is an intense emotional strain involved with parenting a neurodivergent child with mental health issues. But we will do whatever it takes to understand her brain

‘It was empowering and joyful’: the UK women hiring private midwives

After a troubling report on NHS care, the number of pregnant women seeking more control over their birth plans is growing