Life and style
As a student, he was involved in a drunk-driving incident that killed a cyclist. Years later he would become expert in the healing powers of guilt
Fuelled by the relief of having finished end-of-year exams, the pleasure of a warm late spring evening and quite a lot...
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My friend has cancer and talks of ending her life. Should I tell her family? | Annalisa Barbieri
I am in my 80s and an old friend has several health issues. She will probably die in the not...
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Doomscrolling, people pleasing and low-fat foods? Life’s too short! Nine writers on what they won’t bother with this year
Life’s to short to … use a smartphoneRutger Bregman, authorView image in fullscreenFor years, I told myself I could manage...
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‘They don’t have a nice socket structure’: how to really look after your knees
Of all the lower body joints, the knee is probably the one most likely to send you to the physiotherapist.“It...
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From squirrel picnics to penpals, karaoke to crochet: 43 easy ways to lift your spirits
A squirrel picnicDuring the pandemic, my husband found some wood on our street and used it to build a tiny,...
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The secret to being happy in 2026? It’s far, far simpler than you think …
I have a proposal to make: 2026 should be the year that you spend more time doing what you want. The...
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The secret to a perfect nap: when, where and for how long?
Listen to enough productivity podcasters, and it’s easy to convince yourself that napping is a superpower: not just a sticking...
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I taste words. ‘Bob’ is like a milk chocolate Easter egg on my tongue
When I met my husband and found out his name was Philip, I felt conflicted. I liked him as a...
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The first of my friends is having a baby and it makes me feel pressured. How do I reframe this?
I’m turning 29 soon and the first of my friends is having a baby in the new year. This news...
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The perfect day for parents: how to keep kids healthy and happy – without neglecting yourself
My four-year-old is in the living room playing with a dinosaur, a pig and Jessie the cowgirl from Toy Story....
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