The joy initiative: people who inspire others to live happier lives

From simple daily greetings and happy cafes to helping refugees, four people have devoted themselves to restoring joy in the world

‘People with ADHD can be incredibly valuable at work’

Lack of awareness of the behavioural disorder has meant many people found it difficult to hold down jobs. But proper diagnosis and support are allowing more employees to make the most of their talents

‘I couldn’t sit still, I couldn’t be on my own’: how I coped with my crippling anxiety

Author Kate Riordan had two miscarriages which then brought on severe health anxiety. Here she describes how she got through the storm

Is a cure for snoring finally getting closer?

The Schnarchmuseum’s unusual collection traces humankind’s millennia-long struggle to cure snoring – a problem that still affects millions. But is science getting closer to solving it?

The Guardian view on sleep deprivation: who can afford forty winks?

Editorial: Smartphones are only part of the picture; sleep problems are both cause and consequence of social disadvantage

Let’s see menopausal women on screen – in all their glory

The absence of the menopause in popular culture shows that it remains taboo – and women pay the price, says Guardian columnist Suzanne Moore

Balloon buddies and cycle rides: the care staff getting active at work

Making healthy choices can be tricky for some care workers, but activities with clients help incorporate exercise into a shift

Seven ways … to manage irritable bowel syndrome

IBS can cause severe discomfort and is often difficult to treat as patients have different triggers

Star gazing: why millennials are turning to astrology

In this time of uncertainty, millennials are asking the cosmos for answers. But is it more than just another fad, asks Rebecca Nicholson

Stop chucking Twizzlers at Jamie Oliver – he’s still a class act

The campaigning chef was accused of patronising poor families but healthy eating is an urgent issue