Ending a 20-year rift with my Indian father helped me make sense of my biracial identity
When my parents divorced I lost touch with my dad – and part of my heritage, writes Charlotte Gill. When we met again I began to piece my two worlds together
The new science of motherhood shows it’s far more transformative than western culture allows
Learning about the ways our bodies transform after giving birth helped me make sense of a stressful, bewildering time
‘We have hope for some breakthroughs’: can we change the way we treat schizophrenia?
Scientists are cautiously optimistic that new approaches to treating the disabling condition may improve the lives of those affected by it
If the house caught fire, whom would you rescue: your partner, your dog or your identical twin?
Chloe Hamilton reflects on her intense relationship with Lydia, her twin sister
Doom busters: why some things aren’t (quite) as bad as we think
We live in worrying times. From the climate crisis to the culture wars, there is always something to keep us fretting. But sometimes the facts tell a different story – a more hopeful one. Here, we speak to experts in search of some optimism and find 13 reasons to be a little more cheerful
Adopt eight lifestyle changes to add 20 years to your life, researchers say
People could live longer if they make changes such as managing stress and avoiding cigarettes, study finds
I travelled across America to discover my mother’s secrets – and instead found that I have my own
My journey into the world showed me that adventures are for me too
Weekend warriors: save your workouts till Saturday? No need to worry!
A five-year study has revealed that regular and weekend-only exercise give similar cardiovascular health benefits
‘I’m a chef and I forgot how to bake a cake’: why trauma often leads to brain fog and amnesia
Shock, stress and grief can have a devastating effect on memory – but there are ways to bring it back
Don’t fret, neurotics – there are advantages to worrying
Negative mental chatter and anxious fantasies may not be all bad – they could bring benefits such as greater creativity and better health