Happiness is a goal worth pursuing – but it needs a feminist reboot

There are better ways to realise one’s true self than chasing power, sex and money, says Guardian feature writer Stuart Jeffries

Don’t tell women to shut up about childbirth. Sharing stories saves lives

Giving birth is bloody painful. Why deny it? But it’s also the experience of a lifetime, says Guardian columnist Suzanne Moore

Tom Watson: how I lost seven stone and reversed my type 2 diabetes

Labour’s deputy leader cut out sugar, took up exercise and radically transformed his health. He believes Britain’s food system is broken and NHS advice needs to change – and says his mission is to help other patients

Forget the headlines – the best diet is the one that works for you

Do whole grains prevent diabetes? Is moderate drinking good or bad for you? Nutritional studies are more complex than you are told

This heart age test is heaping more pressure on overloaded GPs

Doctors could be inundated with patients seeking advice after being alarmed by the results

Derry has a high suicide rate – but could redesigning the river help the city?

A project on the River Foyle is using design to try to improve wellbeing and mental health outcomes in the city

Mel B is watching flashing lights to help with trauma. But does EMDR therapy really work?

The singer is trying it, and while it was once controversial, it now has NHS approval. What is Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, and how does it compare to CBT?

The YouTube stars heading for burnout: ‘The most fun job imaginable became deeply bleak’

Why are so many YouTubers finding themselves stressed, lonely and exhausted?

Heart health: the science behind keeping heart disease at bay

Experts reveal how our lifestyles can affect our efforts to keep our hearts healthy

‘On the bike path I feel a connection to people’: your shared spaces

From parks and shops to gyms and cafes, Guardian readers on what their ‘third place’ means to them