Emotional wellbeing

Pamper yourself in Gloucestershire for a weekend : de-stress with a relaxing treatment and catch up on your sleep

Psychologist Elaine Slater explains how the food you consume can change the chemical composition of your brain

The Blazing World by Siri Hustvedt (Sceptre, £18.99) is Lauren Hadden’s choice

Feeling guilty about holing up with a box set any chance you get? Well, don’t. You’re just tapping into the evolutionary pull of transformational storytelling and learning valuable life lessons, say experts. Time to press play on that third episode in a row then, writes Nicole Mowbray

Some time out in the ever-restorative Lake District is just the ticket if you’re frazzled and in need of a luxurious weekend break, says Samantha Wood

Rosie Ifould retreats to an ideal hideaway after the party season

Today’s tip is by Brain Food nutritionist Yvonne McMeel. To help overcome unhealthy eating habits, it’s really important to recognise the difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger. Separate the two by asking yourself the following questions, she advises

After her father’s retirement, Louise Johncox wanted to know more about the Surrey bakery he had run with her mother all her life. So began their short-lived but illuminating baking lessons together – try one of their recipes here

Try this great chicken recipe from Diana Henry

It’s a normal human instinct to care about what other people think – especially in embarrassing situations. But do you care too much? Then it might be time to cheat what usually comes with age and experience, says Eleanor Tucker