Health

‘Ideal for long days on your feet’: the 30 best summer sandals for men and women

We’ve rounded up stylish and comfy summer footwear for every occasion, whether you want beach perfection or office-ready

From riding the bus to reaching the top shelf: 18 simple exercises to prepare you for everyday life

Fitness isn’t just about getting a six-pack or competing in a triathlon. These straightforward, low-intensity moves will improve your strength and mobility and make almost everything easier

The best parents and leaders use a 3-step formula to help people handle uncertainty, says Dr. Becky Kennedy

Even if you can't control an outcome, you can still help your child or co-worker feel more at ease with uncertainty, just by how you describe a situation.

David Hockney’s funeral held in private with just two mourners

Artist had requested only his partner and great-nephew attend, with memorial services planned in places he lived

How to make courgette fritti – recipe

If you’re craving a carby heap of fried spuds, these aren’t for you, but if you’re after crisp, juicy veg, they make the perfect snack alongside a punchy dip

The most important youth pastor in America? It might be dad

Every year, we hear the same concern: young people are leaving the church.

This is how we do it: ‘Sex was something to get through with my husband. With Jess, I feel desire’

Meg was married to a man but had fantasised having sex with women for years. When she met Jess, her knees buckled

My Father and the System That Replaced Him

My father didn’t yell. He didn’t come in hot. He didn’t throw things. He was quiet. And that calm, yet tense demeanor paired with a look of disapproval was the closest I ever felt to awaiting a prison sentence. He looked at me the way a man looks at something he built and is not going to let fall apart. Then he handled his business.

Superfood or sweet treat? 17 delicious ways with popcorn

High in fibre and polyphenols, popcorn has been touted as the perfect snack for the health-conscious. It’s also the ideal vehicle for salt, sugar, butter, bacon fat …

I can’t afford a tutor to help my daughter get into grammar school. Will she still fulfil her potential?

You may be projecting your own school experience on to your daughter, but her needs are different and she has you to support her

Chasing life goals is a recipe for disaster

Whether it's our careers, health or relationships, we often set the bar too high and end up feeling disappointed when it doesn’t work out. Try this new way of thinking … and you may just see some real results

The Growing Cohort of Single Dads by Choice

For some men, fatherhood is an answer to questions about modern masculinity.