Football fans score health benefits in EU-funded fitness scheme Study found that men’s loyalty to their team encouraged them to attend classes at stadiums
Blood, sweat and faeces: why doulas aren’t just for wealthy women like Meghan The Duchess of Sussex is right to hire a doula. I liked mine so much that I retrained to become one
UK households lose feelgood factor amid rising debt – ONS Benefits from parts of economy that are performing strongly are not being felt by all
Adventure playgrounds ‘too risky’ to insure England children’s commissioner and London mayor raise concerns after leading firm refuses to cover some playgrounds
Minister rejects call for blanket ban on mobile phones in schools Education secretary Damian Hinds says decision should be left up to individual headteachers
Male contraceptive gel: couples being recruited for pioneering UK trial Participants in Manchester and Edinburgh will rely on the gel as sole contraceptive for a year
Early risers ‘less likely to develop mental health problems’ Research says ‘night owls’ may be at greater risk due to having to fight natural body clock
Working mothers ‘up to 40% more stressed’ Shortening hours reduces pressure but flexitime and home-based jobs offer no benefit, major study finds
Orkney rated Britain’s best place to live in terms of quality of life Scotland and north of England dominate top five as measured by housing, crime and schools
Consumers urged to give up sugary drinks for Fizz Free February Campaign aimed at children and young adults seeks to curb rise in obesity and tooth decay