Aches, pains and new goals: what next for ‘hardest geezer’ Russ Cook after Africa run

Experts say best form of recovery will be to stay active and to get psychological support to help set healthy targets

My 13-hour holiday was a glimpse of the world before Covid. I’ll be going back

Remember the good old days when you could get on a train or go to a party without wondering if it was worth the risk? It’s time for a revival, writes Zoe Williams

A new start after 60: meditation cured my insomnia. Now I help others cope

Ken Lunn was having a ‘hellish’ time juggling work and childcare after his wife died. Then he found a way to catch his breath

‘I had no idea my baby was at risk’: The fight to raise awareness of pre-eclampsia

The condition affects between 1% and 5% of pregnant women, but more can be done to inform people about its dangers

Black women in England suffer more serious birth complications, analysis finds

They are six times more like to have pre-eclampsia compared with their white counterparts, as health inequalities persist

‘I didn’t want to hurt that girl. I just felt this pressure building … ’ The sociopath who learned to behave – and found happiness

Patric Gagne has spent most of her life fighting terrible urges. She is also a loving sister, daughter, mother and wife. She talks about her remarkable journey

Illness and death are facts of life – Buddhism teaches us to be mindful but not fearful of it

The art of developing a healthy relationship with our own mortality lies in neither avoiding the reality of suffering nor obsessing over it

I’ve always been a messy person. The situation was grim – but could I really change?

For Beth Knights, being a literal mess is a hindrance and brings on feelings of shame. But will decluttering improve her life – or can she accept the person she is?

‘Not being jerks to each other helps’: readers on staying friends with an ex

A breakup doesn’t always mean the end of the road. Readers share their experiences on transitioning from romantic to platonic relationships

I’m desperately unhappy with my job, but my boss relies on me. Should I quit?

We often wind up with feelings of obligation towards our work, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But ask yourself: would your employer think the same?