Skin is in: as sales of thong bikinis rise, is body confidence also growing?
A Sydney council’s ban on ‘inappropriate’ swimwear stirs a wider debate over complex feelings about women’s bottoms
Wake-up call: six ways to change your attitude to insomnia
Waking up at night is natural and even beneficial, so we should embrace insomnia and learn to enjoy it
As an agony aunt, I know the biggest cause of unhappiness: other people. Here’s the secret to better relationships
Looking back through her post bag, Observer Magazine’s Philippa Perry answers her readers most commonly asked question: why are other people so awful?
Women in the UK: share your experiences of expressing breast milk in the workplace
We’d like to hear from women about how easy – or difficult – it has been recently to express milk at work. How supportive has your employer been?
The kindness of strangers: I had a fear of flying – and as the plane shook and plummeted, she held my hand
We gripped each other tightly for 75 minutes, her lost in anguish, me in a state of panic
The best treadmills for your home: up your indoor miles with our runner-approved picks
Whether you’re chasing folding treadmills or gym quality on a budget, our top-rated running machines will accelerate your training
UK women who suffer miscarriage should get two weeks’ paid leave, MPs say
Government urged to introduce universal right of bereavement leave as ‘time to grieve’ early pregnancy loss
Stuck in the middle: advice on bringing up babies and caring for your parents
Believe it or not, you know more about babies than you think – and try to have fun with your mum and dad. Advice from the experts for the ‘sandwich generation’
Winter running gear: our top training essentials to help you conquer the cold
Bundle up and break a sweat with these winter running accessories, from base layers and gloves to waterproof jackets
66 days to quit Pepsi Max: ‘Of course, there is a lot of misery’
From four cans a day to zero. Can Jackson Ryan last more than nine weeks without his favourite sugar-free cola?
Move body and mind: five exercises to improve mental health, from twists to lunges
Combining ideas from therapy with physical activity can bring huge health benefits, say the therapists pioneering a holistic approach
Music As Medicine by Daniel Levitin review – musician, heal thyself
In this fascinating book, the neuroscientist makes a strong case for the therapeutic force of music, describing ways in which it can be a beneficial part of recovery for patients
‘Spit not rinse’: how I tested 20 electric toothbrushes (and became a toothbrushing pro)
This week: what we learned testing toothbrushes, fitness kit worth the investment, and slow cookers for warming winter feasts
Do you feel hopeless about humanity? Look for the good things – and build a bridge towards them
We all have the capacity for creativity and growth. Hold on to this potential when life seems bleak
Is it true that … wearing suncream in the winter slows signs of ageing?
We sift through mixed-messaging about sun protection factor creams, UV light, skincare and vitamin D