How to be more social*

...is that they have their own emotions, and sometimes seem hell-bent on sharing them with you! How can we support and listen without catching negative feelings ourselves?

Most people know someone who has distanced from a relative, whether for a breather or for good. Estrangement even impacts our royal family. Yet there’s so much we don’t know – and don’t say – about th

End that friendship!” blares one video. “Don’t call your sister if it’s draining you!” shouts the next. “Refuse to engage in that repetitive conversation!” says another. It only takes a few swipes on

She’s dug into how we really feel, and the impact other people might have on us, now Stephanie Fitzgerald looks at how to dial up the happiness factor (and ease anxiety too!)

For building a mind as strong as your body

From ‘micro-dosing joy’ to sleep and solo-tasking, here’s how to boost your brain health in an overwhelming world, according to the neuroscientist and author Dr Rachel Barr