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I Tried The Walking Style A Doctor Said Supports Healthy Ageing

Whether it’s Japanese walking, “Jeffing” or the run-walk-run method, and even “retro walking” to help my knees, it’s safe to say I’m...

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All Power Bank Rules From Jet2, Ryanair, easyJet, TUI, And More

Recently, an EasyJet flight from Egypt to London took an unexpected stop in Rome. The reason? A passenger was charging a power bank in their luggage,...

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I Just Learned Where Figs Really Came From, And I'm Horrified

First came the news that capers and cloves are neither roots, fruits, leaves, nor veg: they’re both the flower buds from shrubs and trees,...

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Four Steps A Horticulturist Takes To Hosepipe-Ban-Proof Gardens

This month, the UK provisionally broke May temperature records two days in a row. That led some lawns to curl and yellow in distress, though you’re...

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The Worst Mistake A Psychologist Says Demotivated People Make

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about how feeling “meh” all the time can be a sign of anhedonia or dysthymia.

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A Professor Ranked The 41 Best Fruits And Veg To Fight Disease

GP Dr Dawn Harper previously told HuffPost UK that she’s sceptical of “superfoods” – “there is no one single silver bullet that will enhance...

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This Weekend's Moon Event Won't Happen Again Until 2028

May’s “Flower Moon”, or the full moon which marked the beginning of the month, has come and gone. But its second “blue moon” is yet to come.

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Hotel Hangers And Ranger Rolls: 11 Travel Tips You'll Be Thankful For

It’s not just the current EES checks and upcoming ETIAS applications, or this year’s jet fuel costs and cancellations. Travelling has always been...

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The Best Sleep Position To Survive Hot, Sweaty Nights

The UK just experienced a record-breaking heatwave, which included a “tropical night”.

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Experts Explain Why Cola Tastes Better In A Glass Bottle

Did you know cola is made with a kola nut? The ingredient, which is from Africa, is where the fizzy drink gets its caffeine from.

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What Flavour Is Cola? This Is What Gives Soft Drink Its Distinct Taste

If you had to guess what the secret behind that distinctively malty Biscoff flavour is, you probably wouldn’t say sugar ― but that’s likely what...

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What Are These Tiny Itchy Bumps On My Hands? Skin Expert Explains What You Should Do

Many years ago, it began. I noticed tiny, flesh-coloured bumps on my fingers ― they itched so badly I was tempted to bite my hand (no, really), an...

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Everything You Need To Know About ETIAS, The EU Check Following EES

If you’ve flown to a Schengen country as a non-EU citizen recently, you might have been confronted with long lines and even cancelled flights.

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From Solar Panels To Sunscreen: The Top Products Our Readers Loved In May

We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, HuffPost UK may collect a share...

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Eight Short, Brilliant Books You Might Actually Finish On Holiday

I really do mean to read the books I take on holiday. But if I ever get accused of “performative” non-reading, I won’t have a good defence: I...

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Doctor Explains Why You Pee After You Drink Water

I’d always believed the myth that everyone has to drink eight glasses of water a day, but following it took its toll on my bladder.

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I Tried Mary Berry's Apple Crumble Secret And My Family Couldn't Get Enough Of It

I will admit it; I thought Nigella Lawson made the best crumble topping until just about last week.

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Travellers Are Learning Why Window Blinds Are Kept Open When Planes Take Off

Speaking to HuffPost UK previously, experts at the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Flight Operations Specialist Group explained that there are two...

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I Grew Enough Mint To Last All Summer From A £2 Supermarket Plant

For someone who writes a lot about gardening, I don’t actually have a garden of my own – in fact, I don’t even have a balcony.

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The Military Packing Hack That Doubled My Luggage Space

I have something to confess: I’m a ridiculously heavy over-packer, even though I know there are better ways.

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Wildlife Charity Urges Gardeners To Give An 'Extra Hand' This Week

The UK has provisionally broken May temperature records multiple days in a row now, the Met Office said.

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The Nighttime Habit A Psychologist Calls A 'Subtle' Burnout Sign

Burnout is described by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as an “occupational phenomenon”, which can lead you to feel exhausted, cynical, and...

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RSCPA Warns Dog Owners Of The Worst Way To Cool Them Down

Generally, pet charity Blue Cross shared, temperatures above 20°C raise dogs’ risk of heat stroke. And I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but...

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Insect Expert Explains Why You've Suddenly Got So Many Flies In Your Home

A week ago, my house was pretty much fly-free. But something’s changed since: now the sun’s out, it feels like every insect in the country has...

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From Solar Panels To Sunscreen: 17 Products Our Readers Loved In May

We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, HuffPost UK may collect a share...

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A Weekly Kitchen Routine Could Slash Over-65s' Dementia Risk

By 2024, Alzheimer’s Society said that they expect the number of people with dementia in the UK to rise to 1.4 million.

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Five Red Flag Heatstroke Signs That Show Up In Your Dog's Mouth

As we humans struggle to fall asleep and wrestle with withering lawns in the heatwave, it’s important to remember that our animals are struggling in...

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UK Fliers Told To Follow Safety Rule If Bringing A Fan On Board

It’s bloody hot. It’s half-term. And for many, that means it’s holiday season.

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11 No-Cook, Heatwave-Friendly Meals That Aren't Another Salad

I have not forgotten the classic “slice of ham, pickled beetroot, coleslaw, and inexplicable spring onion” sunny day salads of my childhood, but I...

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Gardeners Urged Not To Water Lawn In Heatwave, Even If It Browns

I know you know. You know I know you know. But it bears repeating anyway: phwoar, it’s hot at the minute, isn’t it?

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Sorry, But Science Says Sleeping Naked In A Heatwave Is A Terrible Idea

The UK just saw its hottest May day on record, and we’ve had some unusually hot “tropical nights” (over 20C) too.

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Six Secrets To A Four-Figure Wedding, According To Frugal Newlyweds

Grim news for those looking to tie the knot: the average cost of a UK wedding has ballooned to over £20,000.

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There's A Reason Your Friends Have More Friends Than You

In 2012, Pew Research found that while the typical Facebook user had 245 Facebook friends, the average *friend* someone has on Facebook had 359.

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A Doctor Explains What It Can Mean If You Get Dizzy Standing Up

Though you might think something as ordinary as feeling winded after taking the stairs is normal, Dr Katherine Pohlgeers previously told HuffPost that...

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I Just Learned What A Clove Is Made From – And It's Not A Fruit, Root, Leaf, Or Veg

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about the fact that capers are actually flower buds – hand-picked, dried, salted, and sometimes brined before...

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I Tried 'Ranger Rolling' My Luggage And Saved So Much Space

I have something to confess: I’m a ridiculously heavy over-packer, even though I know there are better ways.

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I Tried 'Niko Niko' Running, And It Took Me Out Of My Fitness Slump

When I’m on the sixth kilometre of a long run, the last thing I want to do is smile.

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People Left Stunned As They Realise Stuart Little Isn't A Mouse

There are some things I thought I could take for granted. I always assumed paprika came from some spicy variety of pepper, but while traditional ones...

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Horticulturalist Shares Which Garden Plants You Should Let Grow Or Kill

We’re all about biodiverse gardens here at HuffPost UK, and no-mow May is a great time to rewild your backyard.

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You Might Want To Avoid Wearing Perfume In Your Garden This Summer

I like a great fragrance as much as the next person. But if you’re planning on treating everyone to a noseful of your most prized perfume this...

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How A Finance Expert Would Fight 'Pension Poverty', By Decade

Recently, the Pensions Commission said that 15 million people in the UK aren’t saving enough for an easy retirement. That figure could rise to 19...

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Gardening Experts Share Why You Should Check Leaves In Your Garden

As we head into summer, your garden might start to suffer from a lack of sweet H2O.

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I'm A Personal Trainer. This Is Gym Equipment I Can't Live Without

We recently asked coffee experts how they’d perfect barista-level cuppas at home, without any fancy equipment.

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The Simple 'Tug Test' That Tells You Whether Your Lawn Is Dying

As summer approaches, conscientious gardeners might be thinking about how to protect their gardens from yet another drought.

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Psychologists Share Six Personality Traits That Can Help You Live Longer

There isn’t an exact formula for a longer life yet, though researchers think they have some pretty good ideas.

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Experts Debate Whether Or Not Audiobooks Count As Reading

About 40% of Brits hadn’t finished a book in the 12 months between 2024-2025, YouGov reported.

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Should The UK Set New Rules About When It's Too Hot To Work?

Ahead of a 31°C May heatwave and a predicted Super El Niño, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) have called for maximum temperature working rules in...

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Paul Hollywood Recommends Adding One Fruit To Your Sourdough Loaf

I’ve just about managed to get a new sourdough starter to bubbling good health, and have been amazed by how simple the process is.

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Experts Share The Common Signs You Aren't Sleeping Well Enough

Some of us are night owls, while others are morning larks. That’s down to our chronotype – our natural, in-built preference for morning or evening...

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A 20-Minute Walk Could Help Keep Bee Populations Healthy

Today (Monday, 20 May) is World Bee Day, an annual event that commemorates the birthday of Anton Janša, a beekeeping pioneer and respected bee expert.

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