Gail MacColl Jarrett obituary
Other lives: American editor and author who retrained as a relationship counsellor on her move to the UK
The irresistible lure of island life
What is it about islands which so fascinates, and soothes after time spent in cities? By Gavin Francis
Dreading a dark winter lockdown? Think like a Norwegian
Studies show people living in the Arctic Circle are armed with a mindset that helps combat the long ‘polar night’. It might come in handy for us all…
My search for life on other planets kept me going when my husband died
For Sara Seager, star-gazing offered a sense of perspective when tragedy struck
The ‘serendipity mindset’: how to make your own luck
Seeing meaning in the unexpected can help turn mistakes into opportunities, says researcher Dr Christian Busch
PTSD insulated me – until I was forced to confront a terrible trauma
It was only when I started collapsing – violently, dangerously – for no apparent reason, that I began to understand the impact of being kidnapped 25 years earlier
My face blindness is embarrassing – but it tells me a lot about other people
I grew up thinking I just didn’t fit it. Now, I immediately tell people I can’t recognise faces – and their response is a good measure of kindness versus ego
Why it’s sensible to be silly
Serious times call for serious measures – such as drawing smiley faces on fruit – and what’s more, the science proves it, says Elle Hunt
How gardening helped me live with love and loss
My love of gardening is a constant comfort and has a deep resonance with my family’s history, says Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
Listen to your migraine to help you feel better – and to learn about yourself
Headaches are telling you something about how your brain works with your body, influencing your behaviour and feelings