Wellness culture is trying to sell you products your vagina doesn’t need
There isn’t enough research about the vaginal microbiome. But that doesn’t mean you need ‘feminine probiotics’ that companies are pushing
A moment that changed me: I cried about my cleft lip for the first time in my 60s
When I saw a woman with a facial difference like mine at a party, I crossed the room to speak to her. It led to one of the most joyous, exciting and transformative discussions, in which I connected with feelings I’d always ignored
All the right moves! 17 personal trainers on the exercise they always recommend – from planks to face pulls
Whether you are starting from scratch, or have a well-honed routine, moving can help us feel happier and healthier. Experts share their one essential exercise and how to get the most out of it
‘This is so taboo’: Kimberley Nixon on the hell of perinatal OCD – and how she survived it
After the birth of her son during lockdown, the Welsh actor was flooded by disturbing thoughts she couldn’t shake, a plunge into darkness and isolation. She discusses how it changed her and what helped her recover
There are two kinds of people: those who enjoyed school PE lessons – and the rest of us
The horror of sports lessons put three in 10 of British 50 to 65-year-olds off exercise for life. I wish I’d known sooner that movement can feel so good, writes Emma Beddington
Is it true that … it’s harder for women to build muscle than men?
Men tend to have a higher ratio of muscle to fat, but women respond just as well to resistance training
I yearned to be a mother. Why did I feel nothing when my daughter was finally born?
I had presumed I would love her instantly – but a traumatic birth led to devastating numbness
‘A buff is so versatile’: running essentials for your first marathon – and what you don’t need
Inspired to run your first 26.2 miles? Seasoned runners share their go-to kit, from race-day shoes to free apps (plus five UK marathons you can still enter)
Food for thought: Is your diet ageing you?
From cooking at too high temperatures to consuming too little fat, what and how we eat can have a big impact on the way we age. Here’s what you might be doing wrong – and how to fix it
What really controls our appetite – hunger, stress or habit?
Knowing the difference between hunger and appetite, and understanding the sensory cues behind them, can help us make better decisions about what we eat