Just say no: 13 ways to get out of everything – from extra work to Christmas parties
Do you yearn to set strong boundaries, but are scuppered by a lifelong tendency to people-please? Here is how to stop now
Is it a cold, a super cold or Covid? And should I carry on regardless?
The lurgy rules used to be clear. But now, if you want to go anywhere with a runny nose, you have to get your excuses in early, writes Zoe Williams
I drove across the US to meet people I disagree with – and learned how to look beyond labels
As a progressive, queer, Asian-American, I held stereotypical views about people on ‘the other side’. My tour helped me realise that curiosity is a potent force for understanding
Punch a pillow, hug your pet, write to your MP: 22 ways to deal with your anger
From simmering frustration at minor annoyances to boiling rage at the state of the world, many of us are angry at the moment. Experts offer tips and techniques on how to manage it
The sauna secret: why Finland is the happiest country in the world
Steamy, spiritual and stress-busting, there are more than 3m saunas in Finland. Not only are they skin tingling, they help people explore what it is to be human
‘Good morning!’: how two words could transform your life
Scared of talking to strangers? Think again. It could vastly increase your sense of satisfaction
Supermarkets in England ‘blatantly disregarding’ rules over where they place crisps, sweets and fizzy drinks
Survey found stores put foods high in fat, salt or sugar in prominent locations despite government regulations
‘It’s extortionate’: a mother’s struggle to afford rising price of baby formula
Lone parent Rebecca Anderson feels women in UK who do not breastfeed are being penalised after 25% price rise
Lower socioeconomic status ‘triples risk of early-onset dementia’
People from less privileged background at greater risk of developing condition under age of 65, study finds
Levels of toxic PCB chemicals found at 30 times ‘safe’ limits in stranded whales
Studies of cetaceans stranded in UK waters show high levels of toxins 20 years since global ban of most PCBs, say scientists