‘She would pop up in my sexual fantasies’: what happens when you fancy your therapist?

They’re often compassionate good listeners who focus on their clients’ needs – so is it any wonder many patients find themselves with a crush? A writer, who is in exactly this position, talks to people on both sides of the couch

Four tips to take a restful nap for once, according to our very sleepy experts

We asked a sleep psychologist and former ER doctor for advice on how to wake up energized and refreshed

The seven best non-toxic cooking pans in the US, tested in a food lab

From Our Place to Caraway, we tested 13 nonstick pans free of harmful Pfas chemicals. Here’s how well they stand up to high heat and everyday cooking

I tried the latest sleep trick – and my husband and I were up all night

Cognitive shuffling is apparently the remedy for a spinning mind at 3am. But it made me question all my choices, writes Polly Hudson

Katherine Ryan has had a facelift at 42. Why do I feel betrayed?

I’m a fan of the comedian and her decision initially made me feel like a haggard loser. But famous women are not obliged to act according to other people’s wishes, writes Polly Hudson

Is it true that … central heating is bad for your skin?

Dry air indoors can cause an inflammatory reaction, yet so can cold, windy outdoor conditions – but turning down the heating and using a moisturising cream can help

‘It’s the most urgent public health issue’: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on screen time, mental health – and banning social media until 18

The hit podcaster, author and former GP says a failure to regulate big tech is ‘failing a generation of children’. He explains why he quit the NHS and why he wants a ban on screen-based homework

Readers reply: can you acquire courage?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions ponders how to overcome fear and do what is needed

Facing meltdown? Over 75% of people suffer from burnout – here’s what you need to know

Does it only affect weak people? Is work always the cause? Burnout myths, busted by the experts

‘You think: Do I really need anyone?’ – the hidden burden of being a hyper-independent person

Self-reliance is often encouraged over asking others for help in the modern world. But doing everything yourself can be a sign that you are scared of intimacy