Strolls with stops use more energy than continuous walking, scientists show

Researchers show more energy needed to get going than later in walks when body is working more efficiently

I keep crying after sex – and I have no idea why

I don’t necessarily feel sad after being intimate with my partner – I just feel so many things. Why does this keep happening?

Fashion experts raise concern about return to ‘extremely thin models’

Data shows reverse in trend towards inclusivity with 95% of looks in 208 recent shows modelled by size-zero women

ME left me bedbound for nearly five years. A potted plant helped me rebuild my life

Illness had robbed me of my health, my confidence and my joy. But when my mum brought me something to care for, I regained my sense of purpose

I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest With You by Miranda Hart review – chronic illness and love at last

After years of misery with undiagnosed Lyme disease, the entertainer shares her lessons for living

Breast milk for adults: wellness elixir or unscientific fascination?

Researchers have found more promising ways the infant food can benefit health – aside from being a nutritional supplement and supposed hangover cure

Kim Kardashian recommends a full-body MRI scan – should I get one?

The tests are presented as a way to detect early cancers or ‘silent killers’ – but are they a good idea if I’m otherwise healthy?

The ‘huge disadvantage’ women behind femtech phenomenon face

Despite growing demand for female health solutions, businesses are coming up against entrenched prejudice

Do you tell yourself you’re happier than you are? Stop the gaslighting

Acknowledging your disappointment, rage or despair is a gift to yourself. This truth is the foundation from which a better life might grow

Your Journey, Your Way by Horatio Clare review – the Martin Lewis of mental health

Inspired by his own breakdown, the author’s generous and deeply researched guide to navigating mental health care in the UK is full of wisdom and hope