A new start after 60: I jumped in the sea for the first time, and finally began to heal
Despite living on an island, David Warr avoided the water for five decades – until a swimming teacher made the link between his fear and a childhood trauma
The 10 best US products to battle seasonal affective disorder, according to experts
Therapy lights, sunrise alarm clocks and infrared saunas can all help shake the winter blues as the weather drops
The spikiness secret: can acupressure mats help with pain, stress and insomnia?
Used in healing practices for centuries, modern versions of these spiky mats are increasingly popular, and many people find them invaluable. Here’s what the science says
‘We cut through the online ocean of advice’: the rise of adult sleep coaching
As sleep hygiene becomes received wisdom, growing numbers turning to one-to-one consultants for support
‘I was probably just as lost as my callers’: my six months as a telephone psychic
I sat there in my pyjamas, headset against my ear, and knew I was not doing the right thing
‘It’s such a complex little area’: how to really look after your wrists
The structure of wrists mean we have the capacity to do both handstands and neurosurgery. A lot can go wrong
Could a surfing retreat in Morocco conquer my fear of the sea?
The process of learning to catch a wave is an all-consuming activity that can prove to be a powerful therapeutic tool
Lajuana is 89, with the body and mind of someone decades younger. What are the secrets of the superagers?
Why do some people age better than others? Five extraordinary individuals – who scientists are studying – share their tips
The best duvets in the UK for every season and sleeper, tested
Too hot, too cold, never right? From microfibre to British wool, sustainable down to dual-tog designs, these are the duvets worth cosying up to
Having synaesthesia is a lot like being a twin – we don’t know any different
Identical twins Helen Besgrove, a marketing executive, and Kirsty Neal, a GP, share their different experiences perceiving the world