You Are Not Alone by Cariad Lloyd review – the mourning after

In this moving and funny meditation on loss, the host of the award-winning podcast Griefcast argues that shared stories are an effective response to death

Therapy taught me I can always change my mind. So I did, and stopped the therapy

I was a sceptic, but it did help me get to a point where I could move on. It is a luxury, especially for Black people. I was lucky to do it, says writer Niellah Arboine

I’m 40 and my parents are still body-shaming me

They could be projecting their own issues on to you. You feel attractive, fit and accept yourself – it’s time to zone out their criticism

Humans ‘may need more sleep in winter’, study finds

Research shows people get more deep REM sleep than in summer, and may need to adjust habits to season

The truth about caffeine: how coffee really affects our bodies

Every day, around the world, 2bn cups are consumed. But what actually happens after you swallow that first mouthful? Here is everything you need to know

I’ve always bought too many clothes, but my life was being ruined by hoarding

I’d spent years in a tearful cycle of shame and anxiety about my possessions and didn’t understand why – until I got help

I gave up booze and am having more fun than ever. These seven tips could help you do the same

What’s life like without alcohol? You’ll save a fortune, really enjoy nights out – and even have better sex

The stress secret: 12 ways to meditate – without actually meditating

Many people struggle with classic forms of meditation, but its benefits are still available. From writing and drawing to pottery or singing, here are everyday ways to find peace

Forget regret! How to have a happy life – according to the world’s leading expert

For 84 years, the Harvard Study of Adult Development has tracked the lives of hundreds of Americans. Now its director, Robert Waldinger, is explaining what it has taught him about health and fulfilment

Parents ‘horrified’ by response to petition after suicide of Bristol student

Government declines to act on call for legal duty of care for all students after death of Natasha Abrahart in 2018