Why it’s never too late to start lifting weights

Older people benefit hugely from resistance exercises, new research has found. Here’s the best way to start, without even leaving your chair

Kids always want to stay up late. But what’s the optimum time for them – and you – to go to bed?

More than half of parents say bedtime is the single most stressful time of the day, yet research on when children should go to bed is poor. One expert explodes the myths

Bowel movement: the push to change the way you poo

The long read: Are you sitting comfortably? Many people are not – and there are some who insist the way we’ve been going to the toilet is all wrong

Woman tells of ‘pregnancy’ that turned out to be 26kg ovarian cyst

Keely Favell lost third of her body weight after operation to take out growth discovered by obstetric ultrasound

Breast implants study reveals serious safety concerns

Global investigation finds lack of clinical oversight and failure to track long-term outcomes

Australian database seeks to identify breast implant risks

National register set up in response to lack of thorough clinical testing of devices

Starvation diets, obsessive training and no plus-size models: Victoria’s Secret sells a dangerous fantasy

The brand’s annual show is a worldwide TV event, but former Angels are starting to reveal the uncomfortable truth about the lingerie giant

Type 2 diabetes now affects nearly 7,000 young Britons

New figures reveal huge rise in children and young people with diabetes linked to obesity

Can helplines survive our growing fear of the phone call?

For decades, Childline and Samaritans have offered a friendly ear. But how does that work when so many of us would rather text, email or instant message?

Reasons to Stay Alive: how the suicidal Ibiza rave memoir became an album

Matt Haig’s powerful self-help book was a lifeline for Andy Burrows, one-time drummer with Razorlight. Now, with a little help from Kate Hudson, the two men have turned it into music