Sarah Maber
News and Features Director
Sarah is Good Housekeeping's News and Features Director, overseeing all features content across Good Housekeeping platforms. Her passion is women’s health, and she loves drilling into new research to distil the perfect angle for the GH audience.
'I've tried my fair share of diets': Liz Earle reveals what actually works to stay in shape at 63
For many women over 50, weight management is a challenge. So what are the steps that actually make a difference?
Not just for Christmas: Carol Vorderman, 65, eats this one surprising food daily for great gut health
The humble Brussels sprout comes stuffed with health benefits
At 81, Helen Mirren ‘totally’ avoids doctors and prefers AI instead - but what do GPs think?
It's easy to find health advice online... but when should we see a doctor face to face?
Do it anywhere: At 52, Mel C’s simple stretching routine tones fast - and you only need a towel
Stretching matters more as we age - here's why
‘You need to do it every day’: Helen Mirren shares the tough but transformational secret to staying fit at 81
It's consistency that really counts...
‘A routine can feel a drag’: 8 realistic ways to get fitness back on track after a summer holiday health slump
Do a weekly shop, cut back on wine, lift dumbbells in your pyjamas... a midlife fitness coach shares post-holiday fitness strategies that really work
Self-discipline isn't the answer: Liz Earle, 63, shares one simple rule that finally beat her sugar cravings
The wellbeing guru on the steps she took to curb cravings - no willpower required
At 54, Claudia Winkleman has found the one workout she’ll stick to (and there’s a class near you)
She’s famously fitness-phobic… but the Traitors host has finally found a routine that works
A deeply personal tribute: Princess Anne wears cherished brooch to King Harald of Norway’s funeral
The Princess Royal wears a very special piece of jewellery in honour of the Norwegian King
‘My whole strategy has changed’: Sara Davies, 42, on the ingenious exercise method helping her burn more fat
The Dragon's Den star says she has found the secret to fat-burning
I’ve done it all my life: At 90, Julie Andrews swears by daily walking to stay fit and healthy
She does it every day – here’s why we should, too
I find it very frustrating: Jo Whiley, 61, won’t let arthritis stop her exercising – here's how she's adapted
The presenter has found new ways of strength training to swerve the pain of arthritic joints
‘I'm never ill’: Joanna Lumley on the 3 simple nutrition rules she swears by to stay fit and healthy at 80
Is this the secret to great health – whatever your age?
‘I’m fit – but I work at it’: Sheila Hancock, 93, shares how her approach to staying active has changed
The actor climbed a mountain in her 80s – how does she keep fit in the subsequent decade?
‘I was suffering’: At 45, Motsi Mabuse made 4 tough but transformational changes after her doctor’s warning
The Strictly judge overhauled her lifestyle – here’s how she did it
Don’t dismiss it as a niggle: the aches over-60s should never ignore (and two you don’t need to worry about)
Most twinges are normal wear and tear, but there are some to take more seriously. Three consultants reveal when to see your GP – and when to relax
I’ve tried everything: Cat Deeley, 49, swears by 3 steps when she can’t sleep – but what do experts think?
If you wake in the night, should you get up – or toss and turn, waiting for sleep to come? GP Hannah Burrage has some advice.
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At 79, Alison Steadman doesn't run or go to the gym — this is the simple exercise she does instead
The Gavin & Stacey actor rates walking to get fit – here’s why
'I hate the thought of wasting a minute': Sara Cox stays fit at 51 with this surprisingly simple rule
Work out before the day begins to stay on track
5 experts reveal how they stay healthy on flights (and what we should all do in mid-air)
Flying a long distance can take it's toll on your body - but there are steps you can take to mitigate the effects
‘Every decade it got harder.’ The military-style workout Michelle Obama swears by at 62 - and how to do it
The former First Lady is known for her love of exercise - and in her 60s, she's found a tough but transformational routine
This is how long it takes a garden to recover from the heatwave hammering and what you need to change in 2027
The state of your garden after five consecutive heatwaves is enough to make you cry... here’s what to do about it
‘A low-carb, low-sugar treat’: at 63, Liz Earle shares her heatwave ice cream recipe – and it’s protein-packed
It’s delicious, cooling – and includes one very surprising ingredient
Joanna Lumley shares her brilliantly simple secret to staying well at 80 (and it doesn’t cost a penny)
She keeps busy, stays active – and eats a very healthy diet
‘It’s great for the female form’: The daily exercise Hannah Waddingham swears by for sculpted arms at 52
Calisthenics is fast and effective – here’s how to do it
I swear by this: Sara Davies, 42, has shared her smoothie recipe to nix hunger pangs - and it’s protein-packed
It's delicious - and contains one very unexpected ingredient
Angela Rippon, 80, says this 10-minute morning habit gets ‘everything moving’ – and she’s done it for decades
Her daily stretching routine keeps joints supple - here's how it's done
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‘If I don’t stay active, I’ll fossilise’: Felicity Kendal says this daily habit stops joints seizing up at 79
Moving every day keeps her body strong - here are five exercises that help
At 80, this is Joanna Lumley’s strict drink limit – plus 5 low-alcohol tipples to see you through summer
Why does our alcohol tolerance decline as we age?
‘You don’t get legs like this if you don’t exercise’: Joan Collins shares her one non-negotiable habit at 93
It takes dedication...
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There's no trickery: Amanda Holden, 55, swears by two meals a day - but what do experts say?
Now science is suggesting cutting your 'eating window' could boost brain health
Weeds bursting through paving: Sara Cox, 51, is battling rogue plants – what to pull up, before it’s too late
Some of the UK's most stubborn weeds spring up on drives and patios - here's what to do about it.
This seaside habit that Carrie Johnson, 38, swears by boosts heart health (and you can take the children too)
It won’t cost you a penny – and yet coastal walks are one of the most powerful gifts we can give ourselves
Before it’s too late: the 3 most important conversations to have with your teen this summer (and how to do it)
School’s out and your teenager is set for a summer of fun. So what conversations should you be having... and what’s the most effective way to do it?
Jo Whiley says this one exercise helps ease her arthritis pain at 61 - but have hot tea at the ready!
Swimming gives body and soul a boost - and research is proving why
This stopped her ‘massive dizziness’: Carol Vorderman on the unexpected technique that really worked at 65
Dizzy spells get worse as we age – but there are methods that help stop the spinning
'It could be worth thousands!' How to spot treasures in charity shops & second hand stores
Nothing beats the thrill of hunting down the perfect vintage find - and that's just one of the things you told us you loved about second hand shopping...
‘Helps stop hair shedding’: Liz Earle, 62, shares her four simple rules for fuller summer hair
An estimated 8 million women suffer from hair loss in the UK – so what can we do about it?
'A legendary underground dive bar': Andy Burnham's favourite pubs revealed (and pints are only £5.50)
Here's the new Prime Minister's personal pick of the best...
‘I’m fitter than ever’: Kirstie Allsopp, 54, on the simple habit that kick-started her body transformation
Set that alarm clock…
‘It sets up camp in your intestine’: Holidaying in the US? Here’s how to avoid the cyclospora parasite
A GP reveals everything you need to know if you’re heading to America this summer
Hosepipe bans in the heatwave: 6 genius ways to save your plants – without breaking the rules
Garden watering hacks the experts love
Free and tones all over: the 3 simple exercises Susanna Reid, 55, relies on for busy days and early starts
They’re surprisingly doable, particularly if you’re pressed for time
It’s changed her body shape: Mel C shares challenging ‘heatwave’ outdoor routine at 52 – here’s how to do it
The Spice Girl is training to prepare for her tour
‘My skin’s clearer‘: Diane Morgan swears by this diet for glowing skin at 50 – here’s why it works
The Motherland actor on why amping up her veg intake has improved her skin
‘I’ve got hip and knee issues’: Zoe Ball swears by strength training plan for joint aches at 55
What really works for joint niggles
‘I definitely watch what I eat: the eight golden rules that keep Mary Berry fit and healthy at 91
Mary Berry is the picture of health in her 90s – here’s how she does it
‘Here’s how I stay strong while travelling’: the four-move holiday heatwave routine Liz Earle swears by at 63
And it’s surprisingly doable
How to beat ‘drought stress’ in your garden before this weekend’s ‘sucker punch’ heat wipes it out completely
From faded flowers to leaf drop: the signs your plants are unhappy in a heatwave – especially when they’re still in recovery from earlier blasts of sunshine
‘It tones bingo wings’: original World Cup WAG Abbey Clancy, 40, swears by this simple arm exercise for summer
Abbey Clancy shared her favourite do-it-anywhere exercise for toned arms… no weights required
Protein-packed & delicious: Cat Deeley, 49, shares 5-minute heatwave breakfast - it's nutritionist approve
There’s one very surprising ingredient…
It’s cheap and tones your whole body: the outdoor hobby Carrie Johnson, 38, loves after four children
Paddleboarding is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK – here’s why
‘My GP was appalled’: Fiona Bruce on the one health habit she wishes she’d started years earlier
A confession at her local surgery transformed the broadcaster's approach to health
She ditched unhealthy habits: four diet and fitness hacks that transformed Sara Cox’s body at 51
Here's how she did it
‘I eat it every day’: Dallas’s Victoria Principal on the anti-ageing diet rule she swears by at 76
And research is proving her right…
‘I get up at 5am’: Amanda Holden’s strict but achievable summer health and fitness rules at 55
Balance is key to the presenter's approach to fitness and nutrition
Sachets and supplements: Liz Earle shares secrets of healthy holiday packing – with one very surprising item
Find out exactly what to put in your holiday beauty bag
‘Feel energised, not exhausted’: 5 heatwave workout rules Sheridan Smith swears by at 45
Her personal trainer passes on his top advice about working out when temperatures soar... water at the ready!
‘The spoon test’: this simple hack will reveal if you’re sleep deprived in the heatwave – here’s how to do it
Dr Clare Bailey Mosley and son Jack Mosley show us how it’s done
‘There’s nothing better’: Stacey Solomon, 36, shares genius trick for surviving heatwave nights
The presenter knows how to stay cool
These exact 4 longevity hacks will add years to your life - and they’re easier than you’d think
Bestselling author Michael Clinton interviewed the world’s top longevity scientists – and here are the hacks he thinks we should all steal
‘I do some very silly things’: Jane Seymour, 75, reveals the surprising hobby that helps keep her young
It’s not what you’d expect
Tough but effective: Liz Earle, 63, shares her transformational workout routine for every day of the week
Want to get fitter and stronger? It’s all about consistency, says Liz
‘I don’t know what’s going to happen’: expert-backed ways to cope with bad news from the doctor
Jeremy Clarkson has shared his cancer diagnosis, but everyone responds differently to difficult news