A friendship dating back to teenage years is one to treasure, especially during a crisis It’s not easy to maintain the closeness of the relationships of our youth but friends we grew up with deserve a special effort, writes Abigail Dean
Feeling empty inside, one sociologist found answers by exploring his own traumatic childhood Along the way Corey Keyes developed concepts of languishing and flourishing which others have found helpful, writes Genevieve Fox
Wim Hof breathing and cold-exposure method may have benefits, study finds Adrenaline release thought to dampen inflammation, but experts say method ‘not without risks’
Keep waking in the middle of the night to pee? Here’s why – and what to do about it Male or female, young or old, a surprising number of us can’t make it till morning without a toilet break. Some simple changes could help
How an epic climb lifted one woman out of life’s lowest point In emotional pain, Jessica Hepburn decided to climb to the top of the world and listen to every single available episode of Desert Island Discs
‘Ageing isn’t inevitable’: The 100-Year-Life co-author on how to live well for longer Andrew Scott says we can stop one of humanity’s biggest achievements turning into a dystopian near-future
Credible science or false claims: calls for more regulation of beauty products Consumers need to be able to distinguish between innovative products and marketing hype, say experts
‘All it takes is a quick walk’: how a few minutes’ exercise can unleash creativity – even if you hate it Do you have your best ideas while running to the bus stop, or walking the dog? You’re not alone. Researchers are finding remarkable links between movement and blue-sky thinking
When my youngest child died, I had to find a way to move forward Somehow I had felt a tragic sense of foreboding, but nothing could prepare me for the loss of Raphaël when it came. By Liz Jensen
‘It feels like we’ve been lobotomised’: the possible sexual consequences of SSRIs Long-term sexual dysfunction is a side-effect for some patients who take these widely prescribed antidepressants, and can leave sufferers devastated