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
Should mother’s milk be produced in the lab?
Breast milk grown from mammary cells could liberate women – but it’s a controversial sell
Women in England struggling to access contraception as result of underfunding
Report calls for women to have access to progestogen-only contraceptive pills over counter
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
From the archive: the science of living longer, 1973
Alex Comfort discussed the secrets of longevity before he became famous for The Joy of Sex. By Chris Hall
Pregnant women in hospital with Covid-19 may not show symptoms, study finds
Analysis shows that pregnant women may be at an increased risk of needing admission to an ICU
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
How to take the perfect breath: why learning to breathe properly could change your life
It is claimed that ‘breathwork’ can help improve our sleep, digestion, immune and respiratory functions, while reducing our blood pressure and anxiety. All of which, in the midst of a pandemic, sounds more appealing than ever
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
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