Mental health crisis ‘means youth is no longer one of happiest times of life’

UN-commissioned study in UK, US, Ireland, Australia, Canada and New Zealand finds satisfaction rises with age

Don’t be afraid to cry – or to interrupt: doctors’ tips for making the most of your medical appointment

Be honest about your symptoms, voice your concerns, take notes, ask follow-up questions if you need to … GPs and surgeons explain how to make every minute count

Wild swimming gave me the courage to write my own rules

Out of his depth and determined to defy stereotypes, one writer discovered his sense of self in a bracing cold dip

Want to avoid forever chemicals? Here are nine of the best Pfas-free frying pans

Reducing forever chemicals in your kitchen is difficult, but possible. To help you start, we’ve rounded up the top non-toxic pans for Pancake Day and beyond

‘I was causing harm’: author Helen Jukes on motherhood and our polluted bodies

In her latest book, Mother Animal, the writer gives a personal account of the impact of ‘forever chemicals’ on her and her child during and after pregnancy

My $30,000 health insurance claim was denied. Then I tweeted about it

Public shaming works – but it’s also a sign of how broken the appeals process is in the US health insurance industry

What I have learned in my filthy, bloody, sisyphean quest to tame my garden

It’s chaos as small jobs become big jobs, tools disappear and distractions lead to furious frustration, writes Adrian Chiles. Then you spot spring’s first flower ...

Bouldering equipment for beginners: the gear you need to crush it at the climbing wall – and the stuff you don’t

New to bouldering? Here’s what’s actually worth buying, from shoes and finger tape to training aids

Micro-retirement: has gen Z found a brilliant fix for burnout?

Why wait until you’re in your 60s or 70s to enjoy yourself? Some young people are opting for short periods off throughout their working lives

‘Plunging is the ultimate tonic’: the invigorating power of cold-water swimming

This week: the new rules of trainer shopping; surprising dinner party gifts; and the best pillows, tested