I travelled across America to discover my mother’s secrets – and instead found that I have my own
My journey into the world showed me that adventures are for me too
What if we let our kids eat what they want? A radical new take on the weight debate
Modern parenting is preoccupied by the idea of perfection, and that includes weight. Virginia Sole-Smith, author of a brave and radical new book, talks to Rebecca Seal about why our worth shouldn’t be measured by size
The IVF specialist who lost multiple pregnancies: ‘I had spent years making people’s dreams come true. It felt so unfair’
After her own experience of fertility treatment and pregnancy loss, the embryologist connects with patients on a far more emotional level
The 999 operator who had to give her own father CPR: ‘Before, I was just guessing how a caller felt. Now I know’
She had instructed more than 100 callers on how to do chest compressions, but when her own father had a cardiac arrest, the ambulance service call handler realised just how difficult it is
My sister is drinking heavily while pregnant. How can I help her stop?
Excessive alcohol consumption puts the baby at risk so she needs urgent professional support – but approach her with compassion
Weekend warriors: save your workouts till Saturday? No need to worry!
A five-year study has revealed that regular and weekend-only exercise give similar cardiovascular health benefits
Sleep tourism is booming. Here’s why
The world is stressful, so an adventure holiday is the last thing you need. Instead, hotels are offering fancy sleep suites and AI-powered beds, writes Arwa Mahdawi
A moment that changed me: I borrowed a dog – and discovered a healthier, happier way of life
Walking Barney opened up a world of spontaneity and sensitivity. And I’ve met so many people …
Light and noise pollution ‘are neglected health hazards’, say peers
Lords committee calls for creation of advisory groups to tackle the pollutants, which may increase risk of heart disease and premature death
How early is too early to be discharged from hospital after giving birth?
A longer post-birth stay in the wards could help many mothers, even if research remains inconclusive