We are all going to die, and so is everyone we know. So how can you not be terrified?

More than two years ago I wrote an angry piece about how lame the bulletpointization of books is: the point of reading and engaging with books is not so the reader can consume little bullet points …

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

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

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

Fox’s broadcast at the tournament has become a story of two contrasting styles. And there is one clear winner

Everything you need to know (and more) about every squad member. Click on the player pictures for more information

Analysis finds real wages fell 12% since 2019, with inequality widening in the US beyond global levels

There were 5,250 fatal work injuries in the US in 2018, with falls a leading cause of death – and cuts in government oversight may lead to more

The campaign to change the rules was years in the making, orchestrated in part by two men with close ties to US health secretary RFK Jr

Rachel Waters gave morphine to her dying mother to ease her in her final hours. Then came the murder charge

Rachel Waters gave morphine to her dying mother to ease her in her final hours. Then came the murder charge

Now, the total is likely to have exceeded $18bn and counting. Where are America’s war dollars going, in a war that was never declared in the first place?

Objectification, hate, rape threats: the politicians debating online abuse mean well, but to truly understand, they need to see what I see

A new Guardian series explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping jobs, expectations and worker power across industries

National Labor Relations Board, the federal watchdog for workers’ rights, has been rendered toothless as employees grapple with corporations

People love to complain about small talk – but it’s a great way to build rapport and dip your toe into deeper topics

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?

The ad campaign for the wearable AI chatbot Friend has been raising hackles for months in New York. But has this companion been unfairly maligned – and could it help end loneliness?

Official reports are likely to overlook heat’s role in a death. As US temperatures rise, experts say the true toll needs to be counted

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

44,000 immigrants, 1,700 flights, 100 days: a Guardian investigation of leaked flight data and government detention data reveals the inhumane journey of immigrants shuttled around and outside the US

His grandparents survived the Nakba and he fled Assad’s Syria. Khalil is no stranger to political persecution, but not even Trump’s crackdown can silence him

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

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

It’s tempting to imagine what we might have done differently. But, as Diana Nyad says: ‘We earn our wisdom’

I scoured longevity research on wellbeing – and the deeper I dug, the more I recognized a profound underlying pattern

‘Many older couples find greater satisfaction than when they were younger,’ says the National Institute on Aging

A YouTube video feed of eagles Jackie and Shadow and their two children has given me hope the internet isn’t all bad

A Guardian investigation finds insurer quietly paid facilities that helped it gain Medicare enrollees and reduce hospitalizations. Whistleblowers allege harm to residents

One thing is certain: motion sickness, which happens to one in three people, is not a sign of weak character

Some might find running a daunting task – but experts say starting slow can help set the pace for a good experience

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

The signs that a cat likes you are fairly obvious. Here’s how to strengthen your bond with a pet if you think they prefer your partner more

In an essay in Sucker Punch, author Scaachi Koul deals with internalized fatphobia and learning to love her body

Dr Jocelyn Fitzgerald, who specializes in disorders of the pelvic floor, is ‘begging women to learn’ the physical risks and changes that accompany childbirth

When is anyone supposed to do anything? Bathing, stretching and cooking: the relentless grind of self-care consumes 112 days of my life each year

Aid was historically seen as a way to ‘restore the status quo’. Now the actor’s bid for help amid the LA fires raises a question: who deserves to crowdfund?

The firefighters earn $5.80-$10.24 per day plus $1 an hour when responding to active emergencies, according to CDCR

Scrolling for the perfect outfit had become an expensive coping mechanism. When I decided I would shop only in person, I felt much better about myself

My mother’s love and resilience helped my sister through a rare condition. But every step in her 17-year life was a fight with health insurers

We would like to hear about how you celebrate the holidays with friends, community and non-biological family

Orange Is the New Black and How to Get Away With Murder star speaks about the disease and another way of looking at health