Young people don’t hate their bodies because they are weak – but because capitalism demands it

From buccal fat to cellulite, anything innate to humans that can be made into a problem will create a market for the solution, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The big idea: could you have made different choices in life?

We can’t change what’s happened – but we can learn to make better decisions in the future

Why everyday stress could be the key to a healthy old age

Research indicates that low-level stress from moderate exercise or work can enhance our cognitive and physical abilities in later life

Stop tying yourself in knots: what stress does to your body – and how to beat it

From migraines to IBS, back pain and hair loss, millions of us suffer health problems triggered by stress and anxiety. Here’s how to deal with them

In an ancient forest, I look for peace – but instead I find Happy the puppy

As I lie down under a 2,000-year-old small-leaved lime coppice, I contemplate what is truly sacred, says author Max Porter

It’s never too late: how to live better with menopause

The onset of menopause comes with a myriad of symptoms that affect many women differently. But even a difficult transition will eventually settle down

‘Nobody knows what’s wrong with me’ – life with an undiagnosed condition

Every year thousands of children are born with serious yet unexplained health issues. With no diagnosis, they struggle to get medical treatment or much-needed support

I’ve just had an MRI scan. It should have been stressful – but I’ve never been so relaxed

Half an hour with no decisions to make? That’s my idea of bliss, writes Adrian Chiles

A moment that changed me: ‘I visited a therapist – who offered me an exorcism’

I thought I was going for a routine therapy session. But Wendell had other ideas

The big idea: why we shouldn’t try to be happy

Happiness might seem like a noble goal – but striving for it can be counterproductive

Fertility treatment and work are often incompatible – employers need to step up

I know from experience how hard the balancing act can be. It’s in organisations’ interests to provide proper support, says fertility consultant Zeynep Gurtin

I have never eaten cucumber, onion – or an egg. Can I cure my extreme food phobias?

I’ve always been a fussy eater. Could an expert show me a life beyond the kids’ menu?

Learning new skills can be daunting. Here are four ways to embrace being a beginner

Many of us find grappling with unfamiliar demands anxiety-provoking. Try these steps to ease yourself in

Giant steps: why walking in nature is good for mind, body and soul

Rather than just moving from A to B, think about your surroundings and the wider ramifications of your walk

Blah, blah, blah! Why it’s good to blurt it all out like Meghan

Irritated by the people with something to say about everything? So was Lucy Cavendish until she realised the value of opening up and sharing the pain