Children living near green spaces ‘have stronger bones’
Bone strength is set in childhood so better park access could prevent fractures in older people, study finds
The experts: personal trainers on 20 fabulous ways to get fighting fit for free
No expensive gym memberships required – you can get in shape with a simple walking or running regime, with fitness videos, or even by lifting cans of beans
A moment that changed me: stressed and stricken, I walked 750 miles – and found my life’s purpose
After my sister had a serious car accident, I raised money for the service that saved her by walking through the UK’s national parks. Out in the wild, I discovered a new path
‘I felt rage. I had traded my sanity for milk’: what happened when I breastfed despite the pain
Women continue to be told that breast is best – even when they are in agony or exhausted. As I discovered firsthand, this message puts new mothers under incredible strain
Should I worry about skipping breakfast?
Is it OK to start the day on an empty stomach? Or could that leave you not just weak but craving unhealthy food?
Sport isn’t only about winning – it has lessons to teach us about life
Fixating on results can make us miserable, as some of the top sports stars have discovered. It’s the intrinsic joy of what we do that brings the best rewards
Change the lights! Start napping! 27 ways to boost your mood for the New Year
Ooooof… January isn’t easy! Energy levels are rock bottom – but fear not. Here’s how to give yourself a factory reset to boost your lust for life
Two single friends, one radical plan: why I’m having a child with my gay best mate
Tom and I thought we’d missed out on having a family - until a drunken conversation turned serious …
The Guardian view on switching off: in an always-on culture, we need time to think
Editorial: Midwinter is for hibernation, and a chance to make different kinds of connections
Many of us have been raised with unrelenting standards. We need radical acceptance
Assuming we are all doing the best we can might free us up to feel gentler, kinder and more compassionate to ourselves – and others