Hot tub health kick: why a long bath is almost as good for you as a long run
Researchers have discovered that prolonged immersion in a piping hot bath has many of the same medical benefits as aerobic exercise
The one thing I wouldn’t change about myself? My shyness
My shyness was seen as a drawback at school – but now I know it’s a strength and I’m proud of it
Top 10 books about depression
From Robert Burton’s 17th-century Anatomy of Melancholy to new insights from Ed Bullmore, these are welcome guides to one of the loneliest experiences
How to cure type 2 diabetes – without medication
It can be debilitating and last a lifetime, but type 2 diabetes, if caught early, can be reversed with weight loss
Down to earth: how escaping to the country isn’t always what it seems
When Rebecca Schiller swapped the city for a rural dream life seemed idyllic. But however far you go, you can’t escape your self…
Mend your clothes and do yourself some good
Care and repair is an invaluable mantra for your wardrobe, your mental health, your wallet and the planet, says Molly Martin
Talking to yourself: a good antidote to loneliness – or the sign of a real problem?
During the pandemic, I have gone from uttering a few words of encouragement to myself to full-blown arguments. I’m not the only one. I asked psychologists what purpose this serves
The city my grandfather used to call home no longer exists – except in our minds
After his death, I wanted to know more about his life, and the city that made him and very nearly killed him, says Michael Segalov
Middle-aged people who sleep six hours or less at greater risk of dementia, study finds
UCL data of 10,000 volunteers shows cases 30% higher among those who slept poorly in their 50s, 60s and 70s
Walking or running in nature with a therapist is helping people heal
Outdoor therapy can help people to become reflective and their body language while moving gives clues to their feelings