My partner bought me a Fitbit but I’m a couch potato – is it worth trying?

I need some convincing to use the fitness tracker as I am tempted to take it back to the shop

Joining a gym? Save pennies as you shed the pounds

You don’t need to spend a fortune to fight New Year flab. There are many ways to cut costs …

Women suffer much more work stress than men, says psychiatrist

Sexism in the workplace and family responsibilities add to pressure as they face unequal pay and lack of support

Hit snooze! How a better night’s sleep could save the UK £40bn

A new report says sleep deprivation costs British businesses dearly. So what tricks – from nap rooms to healthy canteen menus – can combat tiredness and boost productivity?

Brave new world: implantables, the future of healthcare and the risk to privacy

Implantable medical technology and the data it collects will revolutionise the healthcare industry – but will we get round the privacy and the ‘ick’ factors?

Is an electric toothbrush really worth the expense?

My dentist says so, but the spread of pricing is bewildering

I have a dream job but the commute is a nightmare – what should I do?

I have given up my hobbies and am tired a lot of the time, but working from home isn’t an option

Obamacare made it illegal to deny care to the sick. Insurance companies still do it

People with pre-existing conditions are still discriminated against. The government shouldn’t allow this to happen

Unsick days: a day off when there’s nothing wrong with you … but there’s a catch

The latest buzzy workplace invention is giving workers a day off to go and get medical checkups – which would be great, if you can manage to get an appointment

DW Fitness Clubs won’t let me cancel my membership

I ran the gym to cancel and stopped my direct debit. Now debt collectors are threatening legal action