Taking a step into the unknown can be scary, but there are ways to feel part of something outside the world of workEvery week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a readerI have worked in higher education for more than 25 years. My plan was to retire at 60, but shortly before that I was offered a prestigious teaching position abroad. I now...

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The anti-sickness medicine domperidone is increasingly being prescribed or bought illegally to aid lactation. Yet, as I discovered too late, side-effects can include anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughtsIt is 11 days since I gave birth to my first baby. My breast milk still hasn’t “come in” properly and no one can tell me why. Midwives come and...

When we have sex I get aroused at first, but my mood can change abruptly. I worry about how my lack of desire will affect our relationshipSign up for Well Actually, a free weekly newsletter about health and wellnessI am a 41-year-old woman who has been married for two years. I love my husband and still find him physically attractive, but I do not feel...

Its fraud team couldn’t resolve the matter and I’m running out of moneyI’ve banked with Nationwide building society for more than 30 years without a problem – until last week when it blocked my debit card without explanation.I’ve spoken to four members of its fraud team. They have been helpful and kind but their suggestions have, sadly, not resolved...

Research that looked at 53 million births says Black and Hispanic mothers and those in lower socioeconomic groups most at riskHeatwaves increase rates of preterm births, which can lead to poorer health outcomes for babies and impact their long-term health, a new study found.Black and Hispanic mothers, as well as those in lower socioeconomic groups,...