Obesity is a greater threat for millennials than cannabis. It’s absurd
Millennials look set to be the fattest generation of Britons ever, yet the government continues to dodge the issue, writes Simon Jenkins, a Guardian columnist
Five ways to avoid becoming a victim of prescription drugs errors
A study has revealed that mistakes in the writing or dispensing of medicine can cost up to 22,000 people their lives every year. Here’s how to avoid being one of them
‘Narcolepsy isn’t funny’ – living with a sleep disorder
The journalist and author Henry Nicholls has been struggling with narcolepsy and other sleep disorders for decades, but for many it’s just a joke. By Amelia Hill
Britons told to get a good night’s sleep
Long-hours culture behind epidemic of sleeplessness damaging workers’ health
Total recall: eight ways to boost your memory power at work
Keep forgetting what’s on your to-do list? A mnemonic champion has some tips for improving your ability to remember facts and faces
Exercise is more precious than ever. So let’s stop scaring kids off PE
Cutting PE lessons to boost exam results is madness – especially as we now know physical activity aids academic performance, says the sports writer and author Anna Kessel
A new heart saved my life. Too many others don’t get that chance
An opt-out system for organ donation could improve the outcomes for critically ill people waiting for a heart transplant
Suicide is a sector-wide issue, says Bristol university vice-chancellor
Speaking for first time since seven student suicides in 18 months, Hugh Brady says social media is part of the problem
‘The magic of cinema’: the club supporting older people with HIV
The Terrence Higgins Trust initiative aims to combat loneliness and encourage discussion through a shared love of film
How burnout became a sinister and insidious epidemic
Half a million people in the UK suffer from work-related stress, and psychological breakdown can creep up without warning. But what, exactly, is this ‘state of vital exhaustion’, and how can you come back from it?