25 ways you know your dog loves you (and that they’re better than cats) |...
We wrote about how cats show they love you so it’s only fair man’s – and woman’s – best friend gets a look-in tooWhich is a more loving pet – a cat or a dog? The publication of this article about...
View ArticleA worrier’s guide to extreme sport
Not ready to cross the Grand Canyon on tightrope? You can still get your kicks with these (slightly less dangerous) adventure sportsFear rating *** Continue reading...
View ArticleKeep your chia seed smoothies off my Instagram feed – video
The online obsession for ‘wellness’ has gone way beyond getting your five a day, says Bella Mackie. Endless smug posts by Instagrammers ‘treating’ themselves to quinoa brownies and taking post-workout...
View ArticleWhen I feel unutterably sad, there’s only one thing that helps: exercise |...
More than antidepressants, counselling or eating a box of doughnuts, it’s the one thing that has kept me going – so why do so many people never do any exercise?One in seven people in the UK admit that...
View ArticleTigers and torsos: the eight biggest Tinder profile crimes | Bella Mackie
In the notoriously unreliable world of dating apps, everybody needs a bit of help. So here are the profile giveaways that say: run like hellProof that online dating is a tightrope walk over a fire...
View ArticleDo women really hit ‘chic peak’ at age 30?
A study suggests the zenith of a woman’s fashion sense comes at the end of her 20s. Two writers talk about finding their own sense of style – in their 30s and beyondSo, apparently women hit their chic...
View ArticleI need to escape from the planet of the apps | Bella Mackie
Apps should be either useful, interesting, or fun – but getting a notification now means I’m about to feel guilty or inadequate about somethingMy phone buzzes a lot. It lights up and grabs my attention...
View ArticleStaying healthy: why a fitness buddy is all you need
You’re much more likely to lose motivation if you exercise alone, according to research. From boxing to running to going to the gym, three writers on the joys of getting fit with their friendsIt’s a...
View ArticleAm I going to be single for ever? You asked Google – here’s the answer |...
Every day millions of internet users ask Google life’s most difficult questions, big and small. Our writers answer some of the commonest queriesWill I be single for ever? Even writing that sentence...
View ArticleThe seven apps every woman should own
Tech hasn’t always been female-friendly – but a new wave of apps is changing that. From contraception to workouts, here are the ones Guardian writers swear byBack in 2014, Apple released HealthKit, an...
View ArticleFrom the Hadids to the Kardashians: the awkward truth about ‘sexy sisters’
Many people felt that Bella and Gigi’s naked shoot for Vogue was provocative – and creepy. So, why does the sexualisation of siblings remain a staple of pop culture? The image shows two beautiful young...
View ArticleWho is to blame for the designer dognapping crimewave? People like me
I fell in love with my ugly pug 15 years ago – but with thieves targeting premium pedigrees, my next pet will be a rescue dogDog owners tend to worry about their pets a whole lot. Are they spending too...
View ArticleIs Instagram changing the way we design the world?
First it was our food. Now whole neighbourhoods are being styled to look good on social media. But by viewing the world through a screen, do we miss the bigger picture?If you are ever in Madrid and...
View ArticleHarry Leslie Smith was a gift. I’ll miss him | Bella Mackie
He endured a lot in his long life, yet he kept giving back, attempting to save society from itself with his writingThis morning, I woke up to news that the writer and activist Harry Leslie Smith had...
View ArticleHow running cured my anxiety – and a broken heart
When my marriage ended, I realised that a lifetime of anxiety had left me unable to cope. Then I pulled on some old leggings and started jogging...I once heard a story about a couple in a restaurant...
View ArticleChina's Muslim detention camps – podcast
Up to a million Muslims are being held in detention camps in the Chinese province of Xinjiang. The Guardian’s Lily Kuo visits the region where authorities are expanding the camps and increasing...
View ArticleHow dare they tell us women not to jog alone
A police campaign is advising women to run in groups to avoid being harassed. That’s just putting the onus on the victims…I discovered running about five years ago, during a stressful and sad period of...
View ArticleMoving the body, boosting the mind: running your way to better mental health
As little as 10 minutes of regular exercise can help alleviate depression. But even professionals don’t always make the link between mental and physical health. One convert explains how it helped herI...
View ArticleRepeat after me: you don't need to get fit to get married
A recent article advised women on how to ‘tone up’ and ‘eat right’ for their wedding day – another sign we just can’t winIf you think women can finally live a day without being reminded of their place...
View ArticleConfessions of an accidental influencer
When Bella Mackie began posting about her struggles with anxiety, she unexpectedly found herself becoming an influencer. But what did sharing her private fears teach her?“Bella, I know it’s not the...
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