Eat plants, try pilates and stay positive: how to keep your body younger than your years Do blueberries make you live longer? Is pilates proper exercise? How do you avoid loneliness? Botox, yes or no? Here’s how to age better
‘Phones are like a scab we know we shouldn’t pick’: the truth about social media and anxiety Although connecting with friends online has positive benefits for mental health, overdoing screen time can lead to a catastrophic emotional crash
My life was ruled by panic attacks. Here’s my seven-point guide to tackling anxiety Author Tim Clare spent a year researching his condition and trying every treatment he could. This is what worked
How to recognise the symptoms of anxiety and get help From OCD to agoraphobia and PTSD, there are almost as many types of anxiety disorder as things to worry about. Here’s how to spot the signs and find the relevant support
How to trick your brain into better eating habits Ditching the cutlery, scoffing a big first bite and discussing the carrots can help rewire our brains and make us more mindful of our meals
Is the sibling relationship the most enduring of all? Exploring shared childhood memories with your siblings will cast light on the person you are today, says Catherine Carr
The secret to saving your relationship: eight lessons from a couples therapist Over three decades Susanna Abse has worked with every kind of couple. She shares what she’s learned on how to stay the distance
Bittersweet by Susan Cain review – a mawkish manifesto for the happy-sad The author of Quiet again bangs the drum for the world’s sensitive souls, but her unflagging earnestness is depressingly short of nuance and humour
Anxiety can be good for you It’s never going to be fun, but it can be healthy – and facing up to it is always better than hiding, says Kate Smith
How to rebuild a life after the death of a partner Losing someone you love dearly is devastating, but the bond couples shared in life is vital to those who live on, says Juliet Rosenfeld