UK women who suffer miscarriage should get two weeks’ paid leave, MPs say
Government urged to introduce universal right of bereavement leave as ‘time to grieve’ early pregnancy loss
66 days to quit Pepsi Max: ‘Of course, there is a lot of misery’
From four cans a day to zero. Can Jackson Ryan last more than nine weeks without his favourite sugar-free cola?
Move body and mind: five exercises to improve mental health, from twists to lunges
Combining ideas from therapy with physical activity can bring huge health benefits, say the therapists pioneering a holistic approach
At-home ECGs will detect early heart issues and save thousands, say doctors
Colour-coded output from smartwatch device would be easy for public to read
From oatzempic to mouth taping: does science back up TikTok health tips?
Here are some of the more curious health hacks circulating on the social media platform – and what the evidence says
66 days to cut down sugar: ‘I find myself enjoying the sweetness of my lip balm’
With a family history of diabetes, Sharlotte Thou knows she has to reduce the amount of sucrose in her diet. Will nine weeks be enough to tame her sweet tooth?
Lift, rest, recover: how to start weightlifting
Strength training brings multiple benefits and anyone can do it – just as long as they start by getting their form right
Breakthrough drugs herald ‘new era’ in battle against dementia, experts predict
Medical advances make pills to treat Alzheimer’s disease viable, though challenges remain in sharing gains globally
‘75 hard’: the viral fitness challenge is back – but is it really the best way to spend January?
Do you yearn to do two workouts a day, eat healthily, eschew alcohol and commit to reading self-improvement books? If not, there are softer options ...
The anxiety secret: how the world’s leading life coach stopped living in fear
Famous for her work with Oprah Winfrey, Martha Beck is a bestselling author and self-help superstar. But for 60 years she was anxious and terrified - until she found a simple, uplifting answer