‘It lowers inhibition’: how saunas are challenging UK pubs as the place to meet
With venues sprouting, what was once a niche industry is sharing ideas on creating new community spaces
Pills or patches, sprays or gels … everything you need to know about HRT
Is hormone replacement therapy right for you and, if it is, what type should you take? All your key questions answered
Soya, nuts and yoghurt: the diet tweaks that can ease the symptoms of menopause
It’s crucial to look after your gut microbiome. So avoid ultra-processed foods, eat healthily and try blueberries, and beetroot for help with hot flushes too
‘I made curtains on the train’: the commuters livening up their journeys
From a velomobile to inline skating and audiobooks, six people reveal how travelling to work is no chore
If you live to 100, you might as well be happy: what poverty, jail and war have taught author Rhee Kun Hoo
Joy is all around us, according to the bestselling South Korean author. Here’s what he has learned from a long and often hard life
Ditch the mirror and celebrate your strengths: therapists on 20 ways to boost your body confidence
Do you want to love how you look but always compare yourself with others? There are plenty of ways to overcome this, from life drawing to CBT to social media detoxes
‘I feel more connected with humanity’: the club where phones are banned – and visitors pay for the privilege
You’ll need to hand over your phone before you can grab a coffee at the Netherlands’ Offline Club, or attend a music event from Off the Radar. Why are the Dutch so keen on digital detoxes – and are there any lessons for the rest of the world?
A moment that changed me: I thought fitness was my superpower. Then I realised it was a ball and chain
Running had been my identity, my career, my life. One beautiful spring day, I realised it wasn’t enough
Being diagnosed with dyslexia has made me happier
Throughout her life, Danyah Miller developed coping mechanisms to help deal with certain challenges. Would she have thrived if she had known about dyslexia, or would a label have limited her?
He’s 93, he’s run 52 marathons and he’s in the gym six days a week: can this man teach us how to age well?
Known to his friends as the Legend, John Starbrook is living, breathing proof of the power of exercise and enthusiasm. I tried to keep up with him – and barely survived