Whatever nickname, title or label a man can have, to Ian being a grandad is the best of them all

Life, stripped of imagination, is a spreadsheet of events – born, worked, ate, slept, died but imagination turns that spreadsheet...

We can often be less than honest with our doctor: we downplay symptoms, ignore warning signs, and assume tomorrow will...

Why do people queue for political ghost rides that feed them fear instead of truth?

Why an ex-police officer thinks “two-tier policing” is insidiously eroding the humanity of policing by consent

Where joy meets sheer panic at 70mph – welcome to ‘jerror’, the thrill of roller coasters where terror and delight...

It's as if charity has become a spectator sport and we only donate when someone promises to suffer for our...

Exposure to stress leads to allostatic overload and serious health problems, both physical and mental; toxic social media is part...

Weight loss is a huge challenge; so why are people ashamed of success and then criticised when there's an easier...

Does the answer to the search for life’s meaning lie on the terraces of the world’s football fields?

Forgetfulness is a frustrating trait, but delving deeper into the complexities of memory dispels many myths around failure to remembe

Bygone days in the police with ‘emergency’ capers are less likely to feature in the policing of today

Canada's magnificently diverse landscapes and relatively uninhabited land highlight humanity's insignificance against the power of nature

An epiphanic moment of silence, stillness and solitude in Liverpool Cathedral led an agnostic to investigate what he had experienced

Can we really not be harmed by words, or can they be as damaging and hurtful as sticks and stones...

A funeral marks the inevitability of death, a sombre event; a joyous alternative is to celebrate with photos, music and...

Is good fortune purely down to serendipity or are other forces at play? Re-discovered gems from the past conspire to...

Worry is part of human nature but what are the best techniques for reducing this all too often negative emotion?

With the return of Trumpism, is a touch of escapism the perfect antidote to reality?

Torn between Notts County and new adventures, I found magic in Marrakech – vibrant souks, stunning views, and an unforgettable...

The therapeutic value of clearing the mind: how making confessions can help ease the mental burden

Can we accept that children are our greatest teachers? Adults have much to learn from them before they lose their...

Can a life goal for a career bring you ultimate happiness, or is real success simply making it up as...

Unlikely reflections on the power of hope are inspired by an avid football fan’s journey to Cleethorpes

Like mentalist Derren Brown, politicians expertly use psychological manipulation, and they do so to exploit the public's populist fears

Older men need to watch for signs in their pee which might indicate serious health issues with type 2 diabetes...

Disillusioned by Santa at a young age, a change of heart brings a Christmas present with meaning

Prompted by Parliament's historic decision on assisted dying, a personal reflection reveals how emotional a death in the family can...

Secular weddings can possess all the love and reverence of church weddings: do we still need religion?

A former Tory questions a Conservative party member on where it all went wrong