Being a desk jockey may be unhealthy, but at least it makes us feel safer
An employee’s desk is an oasis of calm in the horrendous office environment. No wonder we like to stay put
Is therapy worth the cost? Guardian readers weigh in
In response to our series on the personal financial expenses of mental health, readers shared their own stories and thoughts
So most women don’t wash every day – what’s the big deal?
Our bodies are still more pampered than our ancestors’. But it is a shame the time for personal grooming is being squeezed out of our busy lives
Republicans hope latest anti-Obamacare bill will be first to reach president’s desk
Decision to hold another seemingly meaningless vote comes ahead of more serious threat to the Act – the supreme court’s hearing of King v Burwell case
Kaiser and the state of mental health care: ‘This is a corporation that has lost its moral compass’
A week-long strike by employees of the California-based medical care provider brought attention to the struggles of people suffering from mental health problems to find adequate care. The problem, protesters say: insufficient funding
Too many choices, high costs and bureaucracy: British expats grade American healthcare system ‘a pain in the arse’
Moving to the US for work has advantages for British citizens. The healthcare system is not one of them. It’s so bad that some expats fly home for treatment
Five simple steps to a better work-life balance in the new year
Suffering from back-to-work blues? Spent your first few days searching for exotic holidays? Lottie O’Conor explains how to get into the office groove while maintaining that holiday feeling
Yes, too many of us are in pointless jobs – but don’t despair
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Here are my top tips on how to endure soul-crushing, mundane work
Want to be healthier and wealthier?
On average, Britons put on 5lb and spent an extra £800 over Christmas. If you want to shrink your waistline without throwing away hard-earned cash, here’s how
Night shift work linked to obesity in new sleep study
Research finds employees who sleep during day burn fewer calories than when sleeping at night