The big idea: your personality is not set in stone
Think you’re stuck being scatty, or an introvert? The latest research suggests otherwise
I was feeling anxious and an imposter, then my buddy said: ‘Judge yourself by your friends’
A passing comment from a friend lost too soon has turned into a series of soothing mantras for Tory Shepherd
I’ve always bought too many clothes, but my life was being ruined by hoarding
I’d spent years in a tearful cycle of shame and anxiety about my possessions and didn’t understand why – until I got help
I gave up booze and am having more fun than ever. These seven tips could help you do the same
What’s life like without alcohol? You’ll save a fortune, really enjoy nights out – and even have better sex
The stress secret: 12 ways to meditate – without actually meditating
Many people struggle with classic forms of meditation, but its benefits are still available. From writing and drawing to pottery or singing, here are everyday ways to find peace
‘You stand like an overcooked prawn!’ Why bad posture is the key to back pain – and 10 ways to improve yours
At work and at home, we spend hour after hour sitting, staring at screens or fiddling with our phones – and our hunched, twisted bodies bear the marks. Let’s get things straight again
Post-birth, my most important relationship wasn’t with my baby
The idea of a parents’ group sounded ‘a bit naff’ for Freya Bennett. But a new friendship with a fellow mum would help her survive the early months of motherhood
Forget regret! How to have a happy life – according to the world’s leading expert
For 84 years, the Harvard Study of Adult Development has tracked the lives of hundreds of Americans. Now its director, Robert Waldinger, is explaining what it has taught him about health and fulfilment
Life on the edge: meet the man who walked around the UK
Facing financial ruin, the former paratrooper set out on a six-year, 11,000-mile trek around our entire coastline. It changed his life in more ways than he could possibly imagine. By Ella Braidwood
Hormone shots could be used as treatment for low sex drive
Kisspeptin found to bolster sexual responses by increasing brain activity linked to arousal and attraction