If you want children to eat vegetables, don’t tell them they’re evil The TV ad campaign that casts veggies as villains may be fun, but there are better ways to encourage kids to eat healthily
Early risers ‘less likely to develop mental health problems’ Research says ‘night owls’ may be at greater risk due to having to fight natural body clock
White gold: the unstoppable rise of alternative milks The long read: How wellness upstarts spoiled milk’s healthy reputation – and built a billion-dollar industry from juicing oats and nuts
‘Hangxiety’: why alcohol gives you a hangover and anxiety A few drinks can relax you – but, says scientist David Nutt, that morning-after feeling is the booze playing tricks with your brain
It’s a lie that beauty is power. So why did I let my parents talk me into a nose job? When life hurts, I blame my face. And also my body. My skin, hair, nails – it’s all fair game. That’s how women are conditioned
Orkney rated Britain’s best place to live in terms of quality of life Scotland and north of England dominate top five as measured by housing, crime and schools
Consumers urged to give up sugary drinks for Fizz Free February Campaign aimed at children and young adults seeks to curb rise in obesity and tooth decay
Police arrest 19 people over FGM gang attacks on women in Uganda Critics say police should have acted earlier on reports of forceful mutilation of more than 400 women in a month by armed groups
A student’s death: did her university do enough to help Natasha Abrahart? The parents of a Bristol physics student who took her own life are crowdfunding to make sure the full story is told
Seven ways to boost your self-esteem Check negative self-talk, set manageable goals, take regular exercise – and try your hand at gardening