Fatigue is an oppressive cocoon. It has made me seek joy wherever I can

I have not ‘overcome’ anything, but I am happy and hopeful. Chronic illness is sometimes described as a form of grief, but I prefer to think of it as beginning the next stage

The person who got me through 2021: Sofie Gråbøl as Sarah Lund felt like a brilliant old friend

In The Killing, Lund’s incredible brain inspired me when mine felt like mushroom soup. She was a solace and an inspiration

A strategy for women’s health in England: six areas of focus

From gynaecological conditions to healthy ageing, these are expected to be the priorities of the final plan

Contact with nature in cities reduces loneliness, study shows

Loneliness is significant mental health concern and can raise risk of death by 45%, say scientists

Distraction disaster! Notifications are ruining our concentration – here’s how to escape them

Whether socialising with friends or completing a difficult task, a ping on your phone can destroy the moment. It is time to address the constant stream of interruptions

Emotions run high as parkrun Australia restarts nationwide

From next Saturday, all events will be operating as normal as the fun run ‘family’ reunites

Get lost? Chance would be a fine thing

In an era of mobile phones, we rarely lose our way - which means we miss out on the joy and relief of finding it again

Proximity to green space may help with PMS, study finds

Research adds to growing evidence of the health benefits associated with natural environments

We’re all so exhausted we need another word to describe how exhausted we feel

Like everyone else after 20 months of virus vigilance, I’m only now stopping to take a breath

‘They could be the visionaries of our world’: do ‘overemotional’ people hold the key to happiness?

One in five of us struggle to cope with everyday smells, sounds and images. Rather than a weakness, this extreme sensitivity could be a strength in everything from the pandemic to the climate crisis