Are we heading for a world where no one ever needs to talk to another human being?

Self-service tills, apps for shopping and takeaways, silent hair salons, driverless taxis – why are we going to extreme lengths to avoid engaging with each other?

I’ve been diagnosed with cancer twice in the past 12 months. Here’s what the pamphlets don’t tell you

The hospital gave me a stack of helpful information when I was first diagnosed last Christmas. But they didn’t tell me to bring spare underwear to work

‘The Swiss army knife of sex’: 26 easy ways to spice up your love life

From massage mitts to snackable aphrodisiacs, here’s how to liven up your sex life – no matter your age, experience or relationship status

‘The room started to spin, my breath grew short’: could I conquer my fear of public speaking?

For years, speaking in public has triggered panic attacks. So to overcome them, I road-tested some popular methods, from psychotherapy to virtual reality

The best mattresses in 2025: sleep better with our eight rigorously tested picks

From luxury Simba and Otty mattresses to brilliant budget buys, here’s what we recommend – and how to know if you’ve found a good deal

I long to carpe diem! How can I be more present?

It’s worth asking not just how to seize the day but why exactly we’re not, advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith writes

Baby food firms given 18 months to improve quality of products in England

Government issues voluntary guidance calling for less sugar and salt amid concerns over nutritional value

Tell us: how do you cope with broken sleep during the menopause?

We’d like to hear about what has (or hasn’t) helped you manage insomnia and disrupted nights during the menopause

Continuous glucose monitors: should people who don’t live with diabetes be wearing them?

Gwyneth Paltrow and other celebrities and influencers are sporting CGMs, but counting your glucose levels provides little benefit if you don’t have diabetes

We should all be eating 30 different plants a week. I can’t even name that many

There have been times when I have eaten virtually no fruit or vegetables, but at least five-a-day felt achievable. The new ideal seems impossible, writes Zoe Williams

Julie was smart and competent, yet her less qualified colleagues surpassed her. Imposter syndrome held her back

By not seeking promotion, Julie never risked failure. Viewing her chronic self-doubt as a defence mechanism helped her challenge it

The power of pulses: 15 easy, delicious ways to eat more life-changing legumes

Want to consume more gut-friendly fibre, as well as minerals, vitamins and antioxidants? Like the idea of a more sustainable diet? Here is the answer - and baked beans are only the start

Tempur Pro Plus SmartCool mattress review: a dream for your joints or too soft for comfort?

This premium all-foam mattress delivers serious softness and pressure relief – but not everyone will love the sink

‘Being short is a curse’: the men paying thousands to get their legs broken – and lengthened

It looks like medieval torture, from the metal rods inserted into sawn bones to the months of agonising recovery. But to some, travelling to Turkey to gain a few inches is a (very high) price worth paying

Milk, carbohydrates or a late-night pudding: what’s the secret to eating for a good night’s sleep?

Many of us suffer with bad sleep. Could changing what – and when – we eat improve our chances of sleeping well?