‘The people’s yogi’: how Adriene Mishler became a YouTube phenomenon

With 4 million subscribers and hundreds of thousands more watching free weekly videos, Yoga with Adriene is a social media sensation. What makes her fans so devoted?

Weight Watchers plans tech rebrand to take on wellness industry

Under the name ‘WW’ the US-listed firm hopes to broaden its appeal as diets begin to wane

Average Briton spends 26 days a year watching on-demand TV

Adults spend eight times longer watching Netflix and iPlayer than exercising, survey reveals

Fit in my 40s: ‘It’s not Grand Theft Auto thrilling. But VR running is incredible’

There might be a 5k for beginners starting in 15 minutes, and when you join it you can see all these avatars running with you

‘Pimples are in’ – the rise of the acne positivity movement

From Justin Bieber to Lorde, celebrities and bloggers are going bare-faced on social media and opening up about skin problems. And with 25% of women over 30 experiencing acne, it’s not just a teenage affliction

Instagram is supposed to be friendly. So why is it making people so miserable?

For a growing number of users and mental health experts, the positivity of Instagram is precisely the problem, with its relentless emphasis on promoting ‘perfect’ lifestyles. Should everyone just stop scrolling?

The YouTube stars heading for burnout: ‘The most fun job imaginable became deeply bleak’

Why are so many YouTubers finding themselves stressed, lonely and exhausted?

Scroll Free September: can you ditch social media for a month?

Did a gym visit even happen if you didn’t post a selfie of it? Scroll Free September is urging online addicts to take a break

Men – if you want the vegetarian option, be bold and order it

A study shows that men fear social shame for not eating meat. I say it’s an alpha move to opt for the aubergine if you want it, says freelance writer and vegetarian Greg Douglas

Will Elon Musk’s 120-hour week stop us worshipping workaholism?

The Silicon Valley drive for corporate efficiency – all 24/7 schedules, bulletproof coffees and five-minute meetings – has long been lauded. Now the wheels are flying off