To look on the bright side of life, Britain should copy Finland
The happiness report offers doleful Brits wise advice on how we can perk ourselves up
‘I have the right to tell this story’: Lukas Dhont defends his trans film Girl
His film about a transitioning dancer was set for the big time – until it was called ‘the most dangerous movie about a trans character in years’. Does the director have any regrets?
Feminism without human warmth leaves me cold
I’m a fan of the acclaimed young writer known as ‘the Slumflower’. But her sexual creed of exploitation appals me, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
International Women’s Day: our pick of the best articles on women’s global fight for equality
Our editors’ curated selection of recent Guardian journalism on female empowerment and issues affecting women around the world
Brexit vote brought UK feelgood factor to abrupt halt, says ONS
Surge in wellbeing gave way to anxiety and mistrust in institutions after 2016
Weekend lie-ins not enough to recover from sleep loss, study finds
Research suggests link between disrupted sleep cycles and unbalanced metabolism
Condom handouts in schools prevent disease without encouraging sex
UN study finds misgivings over impact of condom distribution in secondary schools are misplaced
The secret to happiness? Health, housing and job security
When it comes to the life satisfaction of UK citizens, the ball is in the government’s court, says writer and philosopher Julian Baggini
Siesta no more? Why Spanish sleeping habits are under strain
Spaniards eat later and stay up longer than their European neighbours because of the siesta. But now that’s under threat
Beer before wine not fine, scientists find after vomit-filled tests
Research into old saying about alcohol consumption shows you get a hangover either way