Is cosmetic surgery the new acceptable face of womanhood?

It was once considered extreme, but cosmetic surgery has become normalised. In fact, writes Karen Kay, refusing to ‘have work done’ has made her unusual in many social circles. But is a more perfect self always a happier one?

Sunscreen label confusion putting health at risk, say pharmacists

Group calls for introduction of one uniform measure for sun protection after survey shows misunderstanding of SPF ratings

Stark rise in eating disorders blamed on overexposure to celebrities’ bodies

Dr Colin Michie, a leading paediatrician, speaks out as figures show soaring numbers of young people are being admitted to hospital

Festivals, flights and fulfilment: welcome to the post-digital world

However well-connected it makes us, cyberspace is lonely. That’s why, more and more, we are looking for live experiences

Social isolation a key risk factor for suicide among Australian men – study

Black Dog Institute report tackles gap in research on what drives so many men to take their lives

Horses that heal: how equine therapy is helping people find peace of mind

Horses make great companions for psychotherapy because they can mirror and respond to human behavior. And crucially, ‘there’s no judgment with a horse’

Modern Romance review – a refreshing male take on sex

Aziz Ansari entertains and illuminates as he observes how technology complicates relationships

Why is my hangover so bad?

It’s not just the booze giving you a hangover – it’s the microbes in your stomach

Tobias Jones Q&A: ‘When you’ve got lice or nits in your hair, are you allowed to kill them?’

Tobias Jones talks about the communal refuge he runs, the criteria for allowing newcomers in and the effect of his faith

My first adventure in yoga: less cobra, more corpse

Stephen Moss marks International Yoga Day by trying his hand – and head – at hatha. Can he stop thinking about lunch long enough to let peace take hold?