A moment that changed me: I lost my hair to cancer – and the trauma taught me an essential lesson

I found being bald truly distressing. But losing a vital part of my armour for that long year gave me a whole new perspective

Almost two years after my husband’s death I’m still grieving – but I’m also living in his honour

For Margaret McNally, a chance encounter helped spark her realisation that during bereavement there is joy – and a life to live

‘I deleted my Twitter account’: eight readers on how they avoid digital burnout

Screen time can feel all-consuming. But there are ways to combat it. Guardian readers explain the rules, hobbies and habits that help them maintain healthy lives offline

My topical steroid withdrawal: ‘Water felt like acid, my body was ablaze and I shed skin like a snake’

I was prescribed steroid cream for my eczema – but when I stopped using it I ended up in A&E. Much more research is needed into this debilitating condition

Should I worry about running damaging my knees?

Is it true that pounding the pavement causes arthritis? Does it matter what kind of shoes you wear or what surface you run on?

Green revolution: how I learned to be an eco warrior, one step at a time

I was in denial about climate action – until I realised that you might just have to despair to care…

‘The magical places’: readers on their youth hostel memories

The YHA – which has provided many with cheap, yet unforgettable, adventures – is selling off 20 properties

My daughter will only eat junk food. How can I get her on a healthy diet?

Having a fussy eater is far from unusual, but your child may have a food disorder that can be treated – just don’t put pressure on her

Eat at regular times, take three minute breaks and hum – how to fight feeling exhausted

In the age of hyper-fatigue, a good night’s sleep is often hard to come by. Here are eight ways to get through the day when you’re knackered