Pregnant women in England at ‘growing risk’ of serious injury in childbirth
NHS figures show number of mothers sustaining third- or fourth-degree perineal tear has increased by 16% since 2020
Cumulative social advantage: is this the secret to a long, happy, healthy life?
High income levels are associated with slower ageing – but so is another factor that will cost you nothing at all. It just involves plenty of time spent hanging out with family, friends and neighbours ...
‘You are constantly told you are evil’: inside the lives of diagnosed narcissists
Few psychiatric conditions are as stigmatised or as misunderstood as narcissistic personality disorder. Here’s how it can damage careers and relationships – even before prejudice takes its toll
Running on empty: why are so many marathon runners so miserable?
One in four endurance runners displays ‘worryingly high’ levels of anxiety and depression, according to a study led by a man who has himself run more than 400 marathons. Isn’t exercise supposed to make you feel good?
What is the best pillow for your sleeping style?
The wrong pillow can disrupt sleep, so finding the right one can guard against decline in mental and physical health
Growing up, Bianca could never predict her father’s moods: the disorientation of an emotionally immature parent echoed into her adulthood
In therapy, we began with acknowledging this was not her fault. From there, we worked to rebuild Bianca’s sense of agency
Look out for number one! Selfish self-help books are booming – but will they improve your life?
If you yearn for an Ayn Randian existence of absolute self-reliance, there are plenty of bestsellers that can help. They may not make you happier though
Peter Whybrow obituary
Neuropsychiatrist and writer whose research reshaped the understanding and treatment of mood disorders
‘Stay true to yourself – and fly closer to the sun’: what I’ve learned from 50 years of rejection
As a writer, I have been rejected thousands of times, and it initially led to shock, denial and anger. Then I accepted it. Here’s what you can gain from doing so too
‘It made my day more meaningful’: the Japanese gen Zers attempting a two-hour limit on smartphone use
Authorities in Japan are taking action against excessive phone time – but what is it like to restrict scrolling to 120 minutes a day?
Layne Beachley: ‘My peers tagged me as having the compassion of a tiger shark’
The seven-time world surfing champion talks about her search for self-worth, being adopted and hearing the wake-up call to live a better life
Hate your job – but can’t afford to leave? 20 ways to love your work a little more
In these precarious times, many people hang on to roles they’d rather ditch. So, how to rekindle your passion and purpose? Readers and experts share their best suggestions
We all want big personal change at the push of a button – but here is how to actually achieve it
Real growth develops from the inside out. The process involves giving up the illusion of control and discovering the liberation and limits of your own agency
Is it true that … doing puzzles prevents dementia?
Completing a fiendish jigsaw certainly engages many areas of the brain, but genetics and other lifestyle factors also play their part