Deep breathing: the asthma clinic buried 250 metres into an Armenian salt mine

Underground clinic’s fate hangs in the balance after government withdrew state funding

How to get a good night’s sleep in hot weather – and why it’s so hard

Avoid espresso martinis and wear the right pyjamas: experts give tips on how to sleep when it’s hot outside

I work in a hospital – and didn’t know I was having a heart attack. Here’s what more women should know

Women and men exhibit different heart attack symptoms. Knowing these lesser-known factors can help save your life

Amid the social and political panic about falling birthrates, why not ask new mothers what they think?

Medals and cash bonuses have been mooted as incentives, but the priority is for policy that addresses women’s real concerns, says author and journalist Lucy Jones

Is it true that … sit-ups are the best exercise for abs?

The classic routine doesn’t isolate your stomach muscles as much as you might think, but here are five that will

Four types of thinker have been identified. Which one are you?

Investigation finds evidence of distinct groups, from big-picture thinkers to those who sweat the small stuff

13 surprising reasons you’re always dog tired – and what to do about it

Feel lethargic even after a full night’s sleep? From not enough fibre to too much sitting, experts explain why your get up and go has got up and gone

Panda Bamboo mattress topper review: soothed my pain and improved my sleep – even in a heatwave

Supportive and surprisingly cool for memory foam, Panda’s flagship topper gave our reviewer some of the best sleep she’s had all summer

Cutting down on ultra-processed foods isn’t easy. Here are eight tips that worked for my family

Experts say reducing ultra-processed foods can be challenging in a world built around convenience, but these strategies can help make it more manageable

‘I don’t know where the kids will go’: beloved football cage in east London to be demolished

Hackney council will close Keith Miller sports pitch at end of year to build urgently needed social homes