Book clubs can be fun, fulfilling and interesting – but many members have seen a meeting or group go down in flames

In her new book, The Case For Quitting: The Surprising Benefits of Opting Out, Lindsay Crouse discusses the costs and traps of never giving up – and how she set herself free

Guardian readers share how much they spend on food and the changes they’ve had to made in response to rising prices

I was forced to examine the idea of sexual pleasure after a tumor was removed from my spinal cord

Here’s what professionals have to say about good workout etiquette, from using equipment to being on your phone

In an era of transparency, people are detailing their financial struggles on the internet, breaking one of the last social taboos

Writer Sarah Wilson argues we’re hurtling toward the same end as ancient Rome and the Mayan civilisation – but there’s plenty to fight for

Writer Sarah Wilson argues we’re hurtling toward the same end as ancient Rome and the Mayan civilisation – but there’s plenty to fight for

‘Bulking’, or gaining weight on purpose to get stronger, challenged everything I was once taught to do with my body

Rapid scientific progress has given us the tools to stop time more convincingly than ever – but lurking behind these claims is the same fear of ageing

Doing a split may look impressive, but experts caution it should not be done without practice and it may not be for everyone

Americans eat 50bn hotdogs every year, but experts say they’re also among the most highly processed foods

Reckless exercise can lead to exertional rhabdomyolysis, a condition that has risen due to the popularity of high-intensity workouts

It doesn’t matter if you drink less or use the restroom beforehand. Experts say it happens to all swimmers

Patients with vulvovaginal pain spend thousands as delayed diagnosis and insurance gaps inflate costs

There are misconceptions about the addictiveness of cannabis and many users are struggling with dependency

Being on dating apps can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack – so Dr Jennie Young devised a technique to burn it down and find better matches

Cutting UPFs from our grocery list was expensive, laborious and time-consuming

You might think of puzzling as leisurely, but it’s now a sport. I entered a national competition and discovered a passionate community

Psychologist Michael Valdovinos explains the condition, which is now acknowledged in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Darcey Steinke wanted to write a book that wasn’t just about trying to get over pain. Her memoir, This Is the Door, explores how chronic pain changes us

HHS says the MIT professor is ‘more than qualified’ to serve on the agency’s vaccine advisory panel and calls ‘attacks’ on him ‘politically motivated’

Years of singlehood, dating apps and humiliating set-ups left me skeptical. But Calling in the One – surprisingly – worked

I once even thought I had seen my late grandmother. Can science explain my overfamiliarity with strange faces?

Adapting your fitness routine to your physical realities can help prevent injury from over-exercising

Ploughing through my to-do list felt great until I hit a wall. Were we really meant to work without watching any vertical videos first?

Guardian readers shared how caring for ageing parents with siblings tested – and sometimes broke – family bonds

Kate Evert started working out to appease her kids. Now, she’s confident in her strength and ability

Fascist regimes pushed narratives of domestic bliss, yet relied on women’s unpaid labor. In the US today, ‘womanosphere’ influencers promote the same fantasies

Fascist regimes pushed narratives of domestic bliss, yet relied on women’s unpaid labor. In the US today, ‘womanosphere’ influencers promote the same fantasies

Leaning on lies feels easy to get out of sticky social situations, but it can quickly become a nasty habit

In the US, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men – but experts can’t agree about testing

I connected with other moms worldwide, doctors and a geneticist – and identified the rare genetic disorder that connects us all

Giving up alcohol changed my life, but I wanted to know whether cannabis cocktails were too good to be true

Artificial intelligence has entered the personal chat. What does that say about human relationships?

Decision to restrict thimerosal in immunizations could impact future vaccine availability on a global scale

Febos’s life flourished while taking a year off sex and dating. In a new memoir, The Dry Season, the author explores the strong hold romance had on her

A new point in history has been reached, entomologists say, as climate-led species’ collapse moves up the food chain even in supposedly protected regions free of pesticides

Experts say knowing more about death – or ‘death literacy’ – can actually help quell fears of dying

You don’t have to fix a single thing about your face to find love, writes advice columnist Jessica DeFino

Large-scale systems are crumbling, yet daily life continues. The Soviet-era concept of hypernormalization can help when dysfunction is the status quo

On Thursday, May 1, Vox Media announced the sale of beloved video game s… Ashok Selvam needs your support for Support Polygon Workers and the Vox Media Union

‘Non-askers’ can come across as selfish – but there might be personal and societal reasons for their lack of curiosity

Man who says he had previously left and re-entered the country multiple times alleges border officials called him ‘retarded’ and boasted ‘Trump is back in town’ When Jonathan returned from the US to Australia for a two-day trip to scatter his sister’s ashes, he packed only two changes of clothes, leaving enough space in his small bag to carry the empty ashes urn to his home in the US. The trip was so brief he didn’t even pack a laptop charger. The Australian says he was detained and deported when returning from the memorial in March, despite holding a working visa still valid for more than 15 months. He has been living on the US east coast for seven years – where his American partner, apartment, work studio and clients remain. Continue reading...

TV’s most wholesome and horny medical drama deserves at least one more season.

Trump’s administration is dismantling disability rights and education. History has shown this can be a warning sign for all civil liberties

A thriving sauna culture is growing in frosty Minnesota as people warm to the health benefits and sense of community