‘Deep in my madness, witches gave me hope’: Elizabeth Sankey on motherhood, depression and witches
While battling through the darkness of severe postpartum anxiety, Elizabeth Sankey saw a light of solidarity in the stories of witchcraft
An open letter to the microplastics living in my body
If we are forced to house these tiny plastic interlopers, perhaps it’s time we sat down and had a chat
Like a luxury spa – for £20: where to enjoy Britain’s Turkish baths revival
In 1900, there were 600 Turkish baths in Britain and Ireland. Today, only a handful survive. We enjoy a revived hammam in Newcastle and take a look at 10 more around the country
Not quite religion, not quite self-help: welcome to the Jordan Peterson age of nonsense
Unintelligible as it is, new book is part of a ‘manifesting’ trend offering the young and spiritually lost an illusion of control
This is how we do it: ‘We did wonder whether sex at our advanced age would be difficult – but it’s been amazing’
Ella and Richard almost gave up on sex after she had health problems – but a clever solution helped them rediscover their intimacy
I tried an anti-inflammatory diet for a week. This is what I learned
The principle is simple – eating healthy with an emphasis on whole grains, vegetables and heart-healthy fats
How do I stay healthy in my 50s?
Ageing isn’t something that simply starts after you’ve reached a certain year. It’s a lifelong process, and in midlife your health needs can change
‘My scars aren’t a finish line’: three trans and non-binary people on how top surgery changed their lives
The number of gender-affirming procedures rose in the US, followed by an onslaught of anti-trans laws. For many, the scars can be a symbol of pride and resilience
My boyfriend finds menstruation unappealing – and I feel rejected every month
It’s the first time I’ve been involved with a man who has this outlook and I’m finding it difficult to navigate
Is it true that … an apple a day keeps the doctor away?
It’s a tale as old as time. But does the fruit really live up to its healthy hype? We ask an expert