Should I worry about my cough?
It’s a natural defence against disease that helps clear our airways. But what are the signs that it signifies something more serious?
I know sitting is bad for me. But how can I cut back when it’s so much fun?
I eat my greens and I look after my gums. There’s not much I won’t do for the sake of my health. But this? Get lost, writes Emma Beddington
My brother the political prisoner, by Sanaa Seif
I was just his little sister, now I’m trying to free him from an Egyptian prison. By Sanaa Seif
Births among women over 50 rise 15% in England, figures show
Births to older mothers have increased in recent years alongside average ages for childbirth and IVF treatment
Zumba while hot-flashing? Exercise was hard enough before menopause
It’s like I fell asleep in the tropics and woke in the Sahara. With constant overheating, swimming is my main exercise joy
The Omagh hum: what is the source of the town’s mystery moan?
Low-frequency noise annoyance has been reported worldwide over several decades – so much so, there is now a global hum map and database
My mind was poisoned by diet culture. Then I tried weightlifting
In the Ozempic era, the craze for thinness is everywhere. But if you concentrate specifically on what your body can do, it is sometimes possible to rearrange your brain, writes Zing Tsjeng
The truth about secrets: why it pays to keep your positive news private
We have always been told that keeping things to yourself is bad for you. But the opposite may be true when it comes to good news
The experts: Cardiologists on 20 simple, successful steps to a healthy heart
Our hearts are muscles and need proper fuel and rest. Here is how to keep yours on top form – from avoiding cocaine to watching your cholesterol
‘Any embarrassment is in your head!’: How hearing aids boost your health and happiness
There is still a stigma around hearing tests and hearing loss – even though excellent help is now at hand. It could just change your life