Good Nature by Kathy Willis review – flower power
A scientist’s deep dive into the extraordinary health benefits of getting close to nature
‘Women feel like failures if they haven’t had a “normal” birth’: how the NCT has shaped childbirth in the UK
It was founded to promote natural deliveries and has become Britain’s biggest and most influential antenatal charity – but did its policies harm some mothers and babies?
Be kind, rewind: is backwards walking any better than walking forwards?
It places less strain on the knees and can help with coordination – as long as you do it with structure and purpose, experts say
Mushrooms are magic in the tussle with frizzy hair, says Dyson
Company says fungal chitosan, made from cell walls of oyster mushrooms, is active ingredient in new hair products
I love Springsteen and my daughter is a huge Swiftie – and that’s created a bridge between us
How our mutual love of music – and interest in each other’s tastes – brought my daughter Laila and me closer together
‘It felt shameful’: the profound loneliness of modern motherhood
The mothers of babies and young children often experience extreme isolation – and all the health problems that accompany it
How paddleboarding conquered Britain: the delights and dangers of the nation’s fastest-growing sport
It is calming and meditative – but more and more paddleboarders are needing to be rescued. Here is how to enjoy the water while staying safe
An American came to stay – and completely changed my attitude to water
I hate water so much I once went on the radio to defend my stance. Then I was introduced to massive bags of ice, writes Emma Beddington
The end of menopause: would women be healthier and happier if they menstruated for ever?
The ovaries affect everything from metabolism to mood – so some scientists are on a quest to slow their ageing process
Linking two realms: efforts to tap real-life potential of lucid dreams advance
Scientists show it is possible to control a virtual car and switch on real-world kettle from inside a lucid dream