Ball pits and bodacious pigs: my week in search of happiness and wonder

I don’t want to be cynical or pessimistic, but it’s difficult in such gloomy times. Can I find a way to tap into my playful side?

The sudden rise of AuDHD: what is behind the rocketing rates of this life-changing diagnosis?

Just over a decade ago, autism and ADHD were thought to be mutually exclusive. But in recent years, all that has changed

My first time at a sound healing: ‘Is this the longest I’ve gone without checking my phone?’

In her fortnightly review of fitness and wellbeing activities, comedian Jennifer Wong gets immersed in music and lost in a sunset

‘Spas and longevity clinics’: private members’ clubs shift focus to wellness

The days of boozy lunches and late-night drinking are over, according to latest clubs opening in cities such as London and New York

A ‘heathenish liquor’? A cure for cancer? The history of coffee is full of surprises

A new study suggests coffee could prevent bowel cancer recurring – but claims for its healing properties have abounded since the 15th century, says historian Jonathan Morris

Speech fasting: would staying silent until midday make us happier and healthier?

Lulu has revealed that, when she’s performing, she doesn’t speak before noon. It might sound tricky – but could have benefits

The soft life: why millennials are quitting the rat race

Ambition once came with a promise: a home, a salary, progress and fulfilment. What happens when that promise is broken? Meet the women who are turning their backs on consumerism, materialism and burnout

Good scents: five eco-friendly ways to make your home smell great

Many ingredients in fragrance formulas can be harmful, but there are safe ways to help your home smell inviting and fresh

Ditch the UPFs! How to make easy, healthy convenience foods – from fizzy drinks to flapjacks

There’s no reason to give up your favourites, whether that’s flavoured yoghurt, white sliced bread or cookies. The key is to make them yourself

A new start after 60: I had to make my life count before it was too late – so I rowed across the Atlantic

When Sian Davies was waiting for spinal surgery, she stayed sane by planning things to look forward to. Most notably, an extraordinary feat of endurance