Depression, violence, anxiety: the problem with the phrase ‘be a man’

Are dangerous ideas about masculinity leading to increased violent crime and suicide? Eva Wiseman talks to the director of a new documentary – and three men discuss their experiences

The sweaty person’s guide to surviving summer

Some people glide through August, glowing effortlessly. For the rest of us, it means weeks of itching, dripping and running for cover

The female strength on display in Rio is worth getting excited about

For the first time in my life, watching these Olympics, I am consumed with female body envy. I wish I’d worked out, toughened up, added muscle

‘A few spots cast a cloud over my day’: male teens on secret body worries

It’s not just girls – boys are also struggling with how they look, according to a new survey. Here they share their fears

When I leave someone suicidal I’m scared they won’t be there the next day

From supporting a suicidal young man to being held at knife point by a child, social care professionals recount what keeps them up at night

WHO’s recommended level of exercise too low to beat disease – study

Bigger reductions in risk of five common chronic diseases only achievable with five to seven times more activity, research finds

Giving birth the Jools Oliver way – letting the kids watch

Jamie Oliver and wife Jools had their fifth child this week. With their eldest daughters watching the delivery and cutting the cord. Nothing wrong with that, says a top midwife

Male teens and body image: what are your biggest fears and insecurities?

A new survey finds male teenagers struggle just as much as female ones when it comes to how they look. Share your experiences

Elderly should sell homes to fund care, says aide to Theresa May

Controversial proposal would result in families using some of children’s inheritance as parents live longer

Malnutrition will not end by 2030, warn campaigners

Save the Children tells Rio nutrition summit that despite global pledge to end malnutrition by 2030, millions of children will be malnourished far into the next century