Mountain rescuers in distress

Ed Douglas: The rapid increase in inexperienced hill walkers is undermining the foundations of a British volunteer success story

Yoga on a budget in France

Looking for a cheap retreat? 'Karma' yoga lets you earn your keep while giving you a good workout

Patients warned against cosmetic surgery ‘tourism’

Poll reports surge in number of people suffering post-op complications on their return home in past 18 months

A stretch of the imagination

The laidback vibe at a health retreat in south India will persuade even the most cynical of guests to join in with naked massage and art yoga

The Scottish island that is becoming a yoga retreat

Two devotees of Indian yogic guru Baba Ramdev have bought Little Cambrae

Not too hot to trot

Still sunny but not scorching, autumn is the perfect time for walking. Gemma Bowes finds short-haul holidays for all interests

Gap year charity workers urged to stay at home to help restrict spread of swine flu

Many people might die if pandemic was brought into their community, says government adviser

France falls out of love with topless sunbathing

Health concerns and new feminist priorities mean French women are covering up on the beach

Swine flu: government tells pregnant women to avoid travel

GPs rubbish charity's advice to delay pregnancy as government counsels mothers-to-be to avoid unnecessary travel and crowds

BA and Virgin to stop suspected swine flu victims from flying

Airlines offer guidance to check-in staff to help them prevent customers boarding flights if they appear to have the virus