Afraid of rejection and humiliation? Here is how to take up space with confidence
Everyone feels like a shrinking violet now and then, but it needn’t hold you back. Experts share their tips for speaking out, socialising and leaving timidity behind
My brilliant Korea: rediscovery of a rich cultural narrative
By writing a book about Korean myths, Bella Myŏng-wŏl Dalton-Fenkl learned that the old stories ran deep in her family
Do you want kids? It’s finally OK to simply say no
If birth rates are falling it could be down to choosing childlessness, rather than economics or infertility
Sunday with Mr Motivator: ‘I’ve recently started photographing churches’
The fitness instructor talks about Sundays growing up in Jamaica, cooking for the family and going live on Instagram
Latin labelling on cosmetics is a risk to food allergy sufferers, says MP
Becky Gittins calls for cosmetic firms to list ingredients in English, saying current labelling is ‘absolutely bonkers’
Standing desks do not reduce risk of stroke and heart failure, study suggests
Researchers say people who sit or stand for long periods should schedule regular movements throughout the day
What is ‘cortisol face’ and why is TikTok obsessed with it?
Online influencers claim high stress hormones cause puffy cheeks – but experts say it’s not as common as people think
Strolls with stops use more energy than continuous walking, scientists show
Researchers show more energy needed to get going than later in walks when body is working more efficiently
I keep crying after sex – and I have no idea why
I don’t necessarily feel sad after being intimate with my partner – I just feel so many things. Why does this keep happening?
Sleep perfectionists: the exhausting rise of orthosomnia
The UK sleep-tracker industry is estimated to be worth £270m a year – and forecast to double by 2030. Could all this data be making our insomnia worse?