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The experts at Good Housekeeping UK are here for the latest health advice, information on symptoms and latest treatments.

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Drs Jack and Clare Mosley reveal the ONE simple longevity hack to do daily

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From stinky cheese to turning mushrooms upside down: the health hacks doctors swear by at Christmas

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Over 60? Learn to do a plank

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"It's training for life": Celebrity Traitors Maya Jama reveals the 3 exercises that genuinely transformed her body

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Why eggs boost your energy & cholesterol claim debunked

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Are scented candles bad for your health?

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“It’s why I still fit in this jumpsuit”: At 81, Elkie Brooks swears by karate

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Sally Gunnell, 60, shares her simple and actually achievable 2-step fat-loss rule for midlife

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Why Ellen DeGeneres wants to do a pull-up at 68

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'Here's how the Japanese Walking Method changed my fitness at 58'

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Why aerobic exercise could help mood in menopause

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Why saunas are good for your health

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Emmerdale's Lisa Riley, 50, lost 12 stone by making exercise enjoyable – here's how

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Easy exercise to lower your blood pressure

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Stop feeling SAD this autumn

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Why cottage cheese on toast is the ‘granny breakfast’ nutritionists love

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How Jane Seymour’s early supper slows ageing

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Why 2 dates a day is the perfect dietary dose

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25 high-protein foods to eat for muscle growth

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How much water to store for a three-day emergency

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The one leg exercise Shirley Ballas, 66, swears by

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The surprising snack that's rich in fibre

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At 85, Martha Stewart swears by one tough exercise

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The hidden signs of menopause

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The surprising ‘grandma hobby’ Joanna Lumley loves

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The one tool Anita Rani, 48, recommends for all women

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15 high-protein desserts to make eating well a treat

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Prue Leith's exact 10-minute exercise routine

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Why you shouldn't store bread in the fridge

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The simple exercise that Twiggy, 77, swears by

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The supplement helping to streamline your morning

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New 'American' Covid is sweeping the UK

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Davina McCall reveals cardiovascular disease diagnosis – 8 symptoms women need to know

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Jane Asher on daily exercise at 80

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The one thing you need to know about vitamin D

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‘We're more intimate than ever after 53 years together - this is the reason why’

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Joanna Lumley’s trick for remembering everything

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How Claire Sweeney stays strong at 55

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Judi Dench on ‘joint-saving’ daily movement she relented to at 91

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Allergic to the gym? Try Angela Rippon’s routine

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At 75, Jane Seymour’s old-fashioned ritual for better sleep

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The one exercise Sheila Hancock, 93 swears by

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Naomi Watts, 58, wants you to know this menopause symptom

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The knee exercise Trinny Woodall, 62, swears by

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How Céline Dion is training for her stage comeback

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The surprising change that happened when our writer ate cottage cheese every day for two weeks

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Prue Leith’s simple recipe for a happy retirement

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Anneka Rice's hacks for walking more at 68

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6 things to know before you start a weight-loss jab

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The sociable habit keeping Celia Imrie, 74, sprightly