I spent my childhood in and out of hospital. At 19, I finally realised I had a terminal disease

Born with cystic fibrosis, Yvonne Hughes was lucky to survive her teens. She definitely didn’t expect to make it into her 50s. The comedian talks about the years she spent struggling to breathe – and the ‘miracle’ drug that turned her life around

I’m delighted with my 45-minute erections – but why are my orgasms such a letdown?

After a long, slow buildup, everything is over in a flash. Changing positions doesn’t help, so what’s left?

Becoming a paramedic changed me. But not in the ways I expected

From trampolines to smartwatches, the job has changed how I see everyday life. It’s a kind of hyper-awareness that doesn’t switch off

The one change that worked: I was a serious coffee addict. Now, on one cup a day, I feel so much better

I kicked my habit on a retreat. Now I savour my daily coffee dose, which clears my thoughts and gives me a sense of wellbeing

Is it true that … natural salt is healthier than table salt?

The mineral benefit in natural salt is ‘laughable’, says our expert. Just reduce your overall salt intake – and beware how much is hiding in bread and sauces

A hero among hormones: why cortisol is something to celebrate rather than stress about

Forget cortisol belly, cortisol face and cortisol-reducing cocktails. Without cortisol we wouldn’t even get out of bed in the morning

Volunteers map 10,000 routes in Great Britain to help make walking accessible

Campaign group Slow Ways developing app for disabled people, parents with children, older people and others

7,000 steps a day could be enough to improve health, say researchers

Target easier to achieve than 10,000 steps and linked to 37% reduction in cancer deaths

How do I stay healthy in my 50s, 60s and 70s?

By focusing on certain areas – like nutrition, exercise and positive connections – you can age well in every decade

A moment that changed me: I clapped my hands and hit the brakes on years of depression

I was stuck in a job that made me miserable – then my friend suggested I go to a yoga class. When we played a kids’ game, the dark clouds parted and my life took a radical turn

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