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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Holly Patrick

Why women struggle more than men in a heatwave

As a weather warning for extreme heat in parts of England and Wales comes into force, the heatwave could be a challenge for some women, Dr Amir Khan has said.

Women are already likely to be struggling with sleep disruption during perimenopause and menopause, so the hot weather will not help, the resident doctor for ITV's Lorraine and Good Morning Britain explained.

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