What’s the secret to giving good advice? Wait until you are asked for it

The internet is groaning with tips, hacks and cures but not everyone with a problem actually wants you to solve it

When cancer and pregnancy intersect it is overwhelming in every way – we need better support

Pregnant people diagnosed with cancer feel isolated and even stigmatised. Oncology and neonatal teams must be able to coordinate effectively

‘Look the monster in the eye!’ 11 things I learned from Matthew McConaughey last night

Having read the actor’s bizarre and enthralling memoir, I couldn’t miss his livestreamed talk on ‘the art of livin’’. It didn’t disappoint – until the twist at the end

Human values, as well as AI, must be at the core of the future of work

Automation too often erodes conditions and job quality creating anxiety and overwork. To build ‘good work’, we must invest in people as well as tech

Eat fibre first – and ditch the juice: five quick and easy tips for a much healthier meal

Scientist and author Tim Spector shows how to make small but important changes to improve the way you eat – while still enjoying your food

I was the sole survivor of a plane crash. This is what I learned in eight days alone in the jungle

Annette Herfkens was on holiday with her fiance when their plane went down, killing everyone but her. Three decades later, she reflects on how the trauma changed her

Fake or fact: how to recognise a conspiracy theory

Everyone is susceptible to misinformation or being led astray online. Here’s how to know when to follow your intuition or look for more facts

The hell of somniphobia: ‘On a bad night I get zero to two hours’ sleep’

The fear of falling asleep can have many causes, from trauma to sleep apnea, and the effects are debilitating. But there are effective treatments

Kara Walker’s breakup was in a museum – so I went home and started writing my memoir

The point of reading a book, seeing an art show or listening to an album is to be absorbed – but this can also be bewildering and, at times, dangerous

A new start after 60: I dreamt of paragliding for 30 years. When I took to the skies at 80 I felt completely free

Year after year, on holiday in Switzerland with her late husband, Margaret Thompson watched the paragliders and imagined joining them. When she did, it was heavenly