Children living near green spaces ‘have stronger bones’

Bone strength is set in childhood so better park access could prevent fractures in older people, study finds

Sport isn’t only about winning – it has lessons to teach us about life

Fixating on results can make us miserable, as some of the top sports stars have discovered. It’s the intrinsic joy of what we do that brings the best rewards

By sleeping when everyone else is awake I cured my insomnia

Turning normal sleeping cycles upside down helped this bestselling writer recover her energy

Should I worry about my gut microbiome?

It’s often overlooked and left to its own devices, but should you listen to your gut more, or is it listening to you? Here’s what the science says

My drag persona gave me a way to exist in the world – and a route back to the family I’d lost

For years, Ginger Johnson imagined life as a tragedy playing out – until she decided to reframe it as a comedy

King Charles has appointed a homeopath. Why do the elite put their faith in snake oil?

The aristocracy and celebrities are in thrall to medical quackery that while useless can be far from harmless

I drove across the US to meet people I disagree with – and learned how to look beyond labels

As a progressive, queer, Asian-American, I held stereotypical views about people on ‘the other side’. My tour helped me realise that curiosity is a potent force for understanding

I used to be a huge people pleaser, but when I became seriously ill I finally learned to say no

After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, I stopped trying to please everyone else. Now I have better relationships and a healthy, joyful life

Lower socioeconomic status ‘triples risk of early-onset dementia’

People from less privileged background at greater risk of developing condition under age of 65, study finds

Dr Chelsea Polis: ‘The scientific world recognises when you stick your neck out and do the right thing’

The US reproductive health expert on being sued for $1m, and winning a top prize for her fight for free speech in the public interest