In a world that glamorises stress, ‘burnout’ is a badge of honour. But there is a cure
Pretending wellness is a matter of personal choice is a convenient way for society to uphold systems of oppression, says author Amelia Nagoski
Lula’s victory changed how I think about happiness – and made me believe it is possible for all
This supposedly intangible, romantic thing is in fact rooted in something concrete and quantifiable: our material conditions, says author Yara Rodrigues Fowler
Sex education overhaul in England based on ‘overblown’ claims, say teachers
DfE proposes age ratings for classes after Tory MP claimed children were given ‘graphic lessons on oral sex’
Winning the lottery sends women rushing off to the divorce court. Men stay married
Small grants give expectant families a boost, but the impact of larger sums depends a lot on the recipient’s gender
Covid has not affected people’s happiness around world, study reveals
World Happiness Report finds higher levels of benevolence in all global regions than before the pandemic
NHS doctors offered up to £5,000 to recruit colleagues for private hospitals
Exclusive: HCA Healthcare is spending tens of thousands of pounds on ‘golden hello’ bonuses for staff from overstretched public service
At long last, some recognition of the pain after childbirth. Why is women’s suffering so ignored?
Research shows opioid painkillers are unlikely to harm breastfed babies – but history shows how often women have had to sacrifice their own health, says historian Agnes Arnold-Foster
The dream job: why it could be as elusive as your soulmate
Fewer than a third of us think we are in our dream job – and for a growing number, the idea that it even exists is fading fast
‘A huge loss’: readers on how UK leisure centre closures have affected them
From Nottingham to the Isle of Wight, people lament losing sense of community as well as facilities
England has lost almost 400 swimming pools since 2010
Analysis shows parts of country with greatest health-related deprivation have lost out the most