Good Reads

Philosophical novels help use form questions about the world around us, and come to our own understanding

Mental health

Well-Being

10 philosophical novels to read in times of uncertainty

If you’re self-isolating, in quarantine, or social distancing due to the coronavirus, you probably have a lot of questions. These books may help.

1 Apr 2020 - 8:00AM

Healthy eating

5 New Year's food resolutions that have nothing to do with dieting

4 Jan 2020 - 9:00AM

The Good Read

There may be some truth to the existence of Amazons like Wonder Woman after all

3 Jan 2020 - 8:00AM

Good Reads

The Good Read

A bunch of second-hand World War II love letters was the first clue in solving the mystery of who wrote them

Two friends found correspondence between two teens separated by war, and couldn’t rest without knowing what had become of them

1 Jan 2020 - 11:00AM

This stack of World War II love letters was found in a secondhand shop in Tennessee. Photo: Courtesy of Lindsy Wolke

Well-Being

Mental health

7 tips for making New Year’s resolutions that are good for your mental health

A life coach shares professional advice on how to take care of your emotional, physical and social well-being in 2020

7 Apr 2020 - 1:43PM

Career & Education

Career paths

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ star Ben Levi Ross on the challenges of a Broadway show

The 21-year-old actor decided ‘less is more’ when it came to the famously challeging role

27 Dec 2019 - 8:00AMvideocam

Environment

Conservation

The epic battle to rid Florida's Everglades of invasive Burmese pythons

Among the vast range of flora and fauna in the national park are a number of invasive species that are threatening the natural balance.

2 Jan 2020 - 12:24PM

A Burmese python swims in the everglades

Travel

Combine your travel with tree planting and help tackle the climate crisis

17 Dec 2019 - 8:00AMvideocam

How to

How to guides

How to control your to-do list, with top tips from the experts

If you want to get organised, but never seem to accomplish essential tasks this professional advice will help

28 Nov 2019 - 8:00AM

Travel

Travel Destinations

The best bookstores in London for every interest and budget

The British capital is the centre of the English-speaking literary world, and its selection of unique places to buy books is befitting a city of such a status

11 Dec 2019 - 8:00AM

If you’re looking for old-world charm to go with your book shopping, Daunt Books is the place. Photo: Carly Adlington/Daunt Books

Good Reads

Five myths about testosterone

The hormone gets a lot of stick for driving aggression and is often thought of as a ‘male’ chemical – but those, and other beliefs are misconceptions

25 Nov 2019 - 8:00AM

What you need to know about testosterone

Career & Education

Career paths

Here's what future female CEOs need more than coding camps

The bosses of companies including Bed Bath & Beyond, Popsugar and Spanx learned that resilience and audacity are key to a girl’s success

19 Nov 2019 - 3:21PM

Good Reads

The Good Read

What gemstones to wear for love and luck

The ancient trend of wearing semi-precious stones for protection from illness and evil translates into fashion and the timeless tradition of finding a lucky charm

8 Nov 2019 - 9:00AM

Travel

Halloween

Behaviour matters when it comes to dark tourism

31 Oct 2019 - 12:54PM

The main gate of the German Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oswiecim, Poland. Photo: EPA-EFE

Career & Education

The secrets to one Instagram influencer's success

Justin Schuble who set up DCFoodPorn, and dining app TidBit, started his half-million strong account when he was at university

29 Oct 2019 - 10:19AM

Justin Schubel is the founder of DCFoodPorn. MUST CREDIT: Photo for The Washington Post by KK Ottesen

Well-Being

Dating

5 questions to ask yourself if you want to date a friend

The idea of moving a relationship out of the friendzone into a romantic partnership is very appealing, but unless you consider these issues, it can backfire. Badly

23 Oct 2019 - 8:00AM

Good Reads

The Good Read

‘Queer Eye’ foodie Antoni Porowski talks avocados and learning to love his heritage

The Canadian member of the hit Netflix show, whose cookbook, Antoni in the Kitchen, was published last month, was a picky eater as a child.

13 Oct 2019 - 9:21AMvideocam

Well-Being

7 fantastically underrated feelings and where to find them

16 Oct 2019 - 8:00AM

Exploring your EQ can reduce your stress and lead to a happier life all round.

Travel

Travel news and advice

7 tips for solo travel inspired by a trip to Tokyo

11 Oct 2019 - 11:20AM

Well-Being

Mental health

It's important to talk about suicide

At a time when young people are under so much pressure, leading to mental illnesses such as depression or anxiety, we should know how to keep each other safe.

10 Oct 2019 - 8:00PM

Career & Education

Esports

How to be an e-sports star without going pro, playing games like Solitaire and Madden NFL

30 Sep 2019 - 10:26AM

Professionals Team OG celebrate their trophy after winning The International Dota 2 World Championships in Shanghai. It’s not easy getting a piece of the e-sport action if your best game is Mahjong. Photo: ReutersThe International Dota 2 World Championships - Mercedes-Benz Arena, Shanghai, China - August 25, 2019. Team OG celebrate with the trophy after winning The International Dota 2 World Championships REUTERS/Aly Song