The science of love

No nonsense trends, no impossible goals, just simple, straightforward advice for good health-keeping. This month… From stress-related cortisol to ‘orgasmic’ oxytocin, Polly Vernon shares all she’s learned about hormonal health

Thought-provoking culture, insightful science and inspirational snippets to bring you up to date on all things uplifting, hopeful and happy-making

HAPPY HORMONES Exercise increases levels of the feel-good brain chemicals serotonin and endorphins, giving you a happy ‘high’. Feeling low or lost your motivation? The idea of working out might not fi

Feeling stuck in a rut? Discover eight simple, honest and surprisingly candid ways to rekindle the romance and relight that fire, however long you’ve been together

Ever walked away from someone you’ve just met, sure that you liked them more than they liked you? You’re not alone

Could hormonal imbalances be hijacking your happiness? Marcelle Pick identifies the hormones linked to depression and seven ways to lift your mood naturally