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How to stay close to a friend when you live in different time zones

When your morning is their bedtime, even a quick catch-up takes planning. But distance doesn’t have to mean losing the everyday closeness that makes a friendship feel special.

Donna Smiley

20 October 202619 October 2026

How to stay close to a friend when you live in different time zones

Creative hobbies / Mental health

Why learning a new language could be the wellbeing habit you’re missing

From giving the brain a good workout to improving social connection, there are some wonderfully surprising benefits of learning a new language. Discover how it can boost your wellbeing.

Suzanne Baum

11 October 20268 October 2026

Why learning a new language could be the wellbeing habit you’re missing

Creative hobbies

Why everyone is playing Mahjong – the surprising psychology behind its boom

From WhatsApp groups to packed London clubs, Mahjong is suddenly everywhere. But what is it about this ancient tile game that has people hooked? Experts reveal why it could be the screen-free, sociable hobby we’ve been waiting for

Suzanne Baum

8 October 20268 October 2026

Why everyone is playing Mahjong – the surprising psychology behind its boom

‘The shame was never ours to bear’: how Ruth Ellis’s execution scarred generations of her family

For decades, the execution of Ruth Ellis cast a long shadow over her family, shaping childhoods, relationships and a legacy of trauma. Now, after securing a historic posthumous pardon for her grandmother, Laura Enston tells us how she is reclaiming a story that was once a source of shame.

‘Help — I can’t stop thinking about my married coworker!’: How to stop a workplace crush from becoming an affair

You can’t always control who you’re attracted to, but you can control what happens next. A therapist explains why workplace crushes develop, what they might reveal about your needs, and how to stop attraction from crossing a line.

What happens when the person who murdered your loved one is on death row? The psychology of grief, justice and closure

When someone is murdered, the grief can be devastating. But for families whose loved one’s killer spends decades on death row, the wait for justice can bring its own psychological challenges. Chartered psychologist Dr Ravi Gill explains how repeated delays, anticipatory grief and the hope of an execution can affect the bereavement process – and why closure is rarely straightforward.