Children living near green spaces ‘have stronger bones’

Bone strength is set in childhood so better park access could prevent fractures in older people, study finds

Society preaches kindness – unless you’re fat. Why is fatphobia still on the rise?

It shouldn’t be controversial to expect equal treatment in education, employment and healthcare – whatever the size of your body, says author and philosopher Kate Manne

Cost of living crisis hits activity in deprived English areas hardest, report claims

Cost of living crisis has had a negative effect on more than a third of adults in England to be active with deprived areas hit hardest according to a report

The experts: personal trainers on 20 fabulous ways to get fighting fit for free

No expensive gym memberships required – you can get in shape with a simple walking or running regime, with fitness videos, or even by lifting cans of beans

A moment that changed me: stressed and stricken, I walked 750 miles – and found my life’s purpose

After my sister had a serious car accident, I raised money for the service that saved her by walking through the UK’s national parks. Out in the wild, I discovered a new path

‘I felt rage. I had traded my sanity for milk’: what happened when I breastfed despite the pain

Women continue to be told that breast is best – even when they are in agony or exhausted. As I discovered firsthand, this message puts new mothers under incredible strain

Should I worry about skipping breakfast?

Is it OK to start the day on an empty stomach? Or could that leave you not just weak but craving unhealthy food?

Sport isn’t only about winning – it has lessons to teach us about life

Fixating on results can make us miserable, as some of the top sports stars have discovered. It’s the intrinsic joy of what we do that brings the best rewards

Change the lights! Start napping! 27 ways to boost your mood for the New Year

Ooooof… January isn’t easy! Energy levels are rock bottom – but fear not. Here’s how to give yourself a factory reset to boost your lust for life

Outdoor saunas, freezing dips and remote hutting: how Scotland fell in love with Scandinavian winters

As many Scots kick back against the distractions of modern life and embrace the great outdoors, Scandi-Scot culture is thriving