The invisible toll of life with polycystic ovary syndrome The overlooked emotional and psychological effects of PCOS are creating a silent mental health crisis
The wellness drink for sober people that some say they can’t stop drinking Kratom drinks like Feel Free Classic are becoming more popular in the US, but studies show a risk of dependency
Summer is slipping away. Why am I panicking? When August arrives, gloom sets in. How can I manage my fall anxiety?
No wonder young single women are lonelier than ever. Where is their community? I learned a crucial lesson when I moved abroad: fighting loneliness is all about finding meaningful connections, says author Georgina Lawton
‘It felt shameful’: the profound loneliness of modern motherhood The mothers of babies and young children often experience extreme isolation – and all the health problems that accompany it
How paddleboarding conquered Britain: the delights and dangers of the nation’s fastest-growing sport It is calming and meditative – but more and more paddleboarders are needing to be rescued. Here is how to enjoy the water while staying safe
‘I’m like a steamrollered cartoon character: totally flat’: the agony aunt who couldn’t feel anything at all Like many of my letter writers, I have periods of feeling totally ‘meh’ about life. What is anhedonia and can I find a cure?
Teen mental health in US has improved post-pandemic, new CDC data says Schools’ investment in social-emotional support appears to pay off, especially for girls, but work is ‘far from complete’
Ozempic or Wegovy can be a godsend, but their non-medical use is alarming Semaglutides are powerful drugs that carry risks, not tools for rapid weight loss, says professor of public health Devi Sridhar
Olympians are super fit. That doesn’t mean we’re healthy I thought I knew what was good for me, but as I transitioned to real life, I had to strive for balance rather than excellence
Face your anger and let it out. It’s the only way to stay healthy More than sadness, hatred or grief, rage is something that we shut away or flee. That endangers our relationships, our happiness – and our safety
On the Couch: Writers Analyze Sigmund Freud review – the shrink’s shrink engagingly examined by Siri Hustvedt, Susie Boyt and others Authors reassess the legacy of the father of psychotherapy in a lovely grab bag of essays
Coming of Age: How Adolescence Shapes Us by Lucy Foulkes review – deep dive into the teenage mind An academic psychologist’s insightful and compassionate study of adolescence is expertly presented, plotting out harmful as well as helpful transitions into adulthood
Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua wants to open care home for retired boxers Boxer says ex-fighters suffer poor health and that he hopes to help them as part of his sports legacy
We should embrace our inner goddess – but let’s not create another test for women to fail You don’t have to wear a floral wreath or take milk baths to adhere to a modern goddess philosophy