Is physiotherapy really worth it, or are there cheaper solutions?

I’m getting quite bad pains from constant keyboard work, but I don’t earn much so physio will be a massive cost for me

Is working long hours bad for your heart?

Studies show it may increase the risk of a condition known as atrial fibrillation. But you can make lifestyle changes to reduce the chances

Fitbit is giving me the runaround after their device burned my wrist

After wearing the fitness device for a day my skin appeared red and irritated – but the refund I was offered hasn’t been straightforward

Can money buy you happiness?

Research shows that splashing the cash can boost feelings of pleasure – but it depends who you spend it on

Good for the rich, bad for the poor: Trump’s healthcare plan is a lot like his tax plan

Republicans believe a health savings account will benefit many Americans. But what applies to big-screen TVs doesn’t apply to cardiac surgery

Actually, we can buy happiness

The more you think about it, the stranger the distinction between spending on experiences and buying things begins to seem

Dementia and Alzheimer’s main cause of death for women, says Public Health England

Female life expectancy is now 83 years but many women will spend a quarter of their lives in ill-health, finds report

Is standing up the new sitting down?

Sitting down could be as bad as smoking, but offices would get a bit crowded if everyone wandered around constantly – and beside, we all like a nice desk

Bigger wine glasses make us drink too much, says researcher

Today’s glasses, 450ml compared with 65ml 300 years ago, encourage consumption, Cambridge scientist tells Hay festival

How does your job affect your sleep?

Do you check work emails late into the night? Or do shift patterns mess with your body clock? Tell us if your job makes it difficult to doze off