Most people flee the suburbs, but nowhere land is the perfect backdrop for my novels

Suburbia is neither glamorous nor picturesque. But this is precisely what makes it rich terrain for my books

Sweet dreams are made of this: why dream analysis is flourishing

Are dreams a message from the soul or a meaningless ‘brain fart’? Groups dedicated to interpretation are thriving

Every good dog deserves a musical tribute

Hector, dog of dogs, is the most glorious companion. Simon Tiffin reveals how he came to commission a piece of music that would evoke his spirit

The seven types of rest: I spent a week trying them all. Could they help end my exhaustion?

When we feel fatigued most of us focus on sleep problems. But proper relaxation takes many forms. I spent a week exploring what really works

Glennon Doyle: ‘So many women feel caged by gender, sexuality, religion’

Glennon Doyle’s memoir inspired Adele – but do we all need to be ‘untamed’?

I used to hate exercise, but with support from my parents, I’m now jumping for joy

I was turning 40 and very unfit. Now my super-healthy parents, both in their 70s, have inspired me to exercise and I love it

My life is full of adventure – but being a father has been the most rewarding journey of all

The traveller and TV presenter Simon Reeve on his quest to have a baby after being told he was infertile

Burn, baby, burn: the new science of metabolism

Losing weight may be tough, but keeping it off, research tells us, is tougher – just not for the reasons you might think

Being an only child made me fascinated by siblings – and means I’ve had to learn to share my life

My debut novel is full of the brothers and sisters who were absent through my childhood

Good vibrations: tapping in to the benefits of ASMR

ASMR, the euphoric tingling certain sounds provoke, has created online superstars with millions of followers. Is it just a weird fad, or could it help people with anxiety and depression?