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I'm A Sticky Toffee Pudding Snob. Will A Microwave Recipe Pass My Test?

Let’s get this out of the way: no, I am not as good at reviewing sticky toffee puddings as STP Reviews. I have neither the expertise nor the drive...

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The Walking Test A GP Says Tells A Lot About How You're Ageing

Can you walk while successfully doing another activity at the same time?

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Why Runners Should Brush Their Teeth After A Long Run

In 2026′s Tokyo marathon, runner and teacher Annie Tran said the secret to her speedy finish was a disposable toothbrush.

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No Mow May: Six Bee-Rilliant Reasons To Let Your Lawn Go Wild

Good news for tired gardeners: no-mow May is upon us.

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May's 'Beautiful' Meteor Shower Is About To Have Its Brightest Show

In April, stargazers got to enjoy the Lyrid meteor shower.

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Stop Rewarding Drama: Why Being ‘Polite But Uninvested’ Is The New Way To Handle Toxic People

Therapist comment provided by BACP-certified therapists Matt Wotton and Clare Patterson.

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460,000 People Later, Scientists Have Found The ‘Perfect’ Daily Coffee Limit To Boost Your Mood

Anyone who’s gone a cup over their usual coffee limit will know it can sometimes lead to agitation and jitters. It can even mess with your sleep.

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All The Drinks The NHS Says To Avoid On Fexofenadine

Hay fever really has got worse. A recent report found that sufferers have to deal with two more weeks of streaming eyes and sniffling per year than...

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Why Gardeners Should Use Paintbrushes On Their Tomatoes

If you’re growing tomatoes this year, you’ll probably be hoping for a healthy, plentiful bounty.

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'Heel Walks' Can Make Your Shins Stronger And Improve Your Balance

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about “Japanese walking,” “incline walking”, “6-6-6 walking”, and “retro walking”.

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Healthy Seedlings, Fewer Pests, And Better Soil: Four Gardening Uses For Empty Toilet Roll Tubes

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, especially when it comes to gardening.

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Gen Z Are Leading A Birdwatching Revolution

Ahead of International Dawn Chorus Day, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) announced they’ve seen a 10-fold increase in...

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May 2026 Will Have Two Moons, And The Second Is A Rare Sight

May 2026 kicks off with a full “flower” moon. Because the moon is at its furthest point from the Earth – its apogee – this month’s lunar...

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Your Bum Could Be The Secret To A Longer Life: 12 Ways To Help It Along

Your butt might say more about your projected longevity than you think. At least, that’s according to adjunct professor of physical therapy at Touro...

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Everything UK Fliers Need To Know About The New EES Rules

On April 10, 2026, the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational.

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New Study Reveals How Coffee Acts As A ‘Repair Signal’ For Stressed-Out Cells

If you think your morning cup of coffee is a “guilty habit,” you might want to think again.

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Pet Experts Reveal The Easiest Way To Help Your Cat Live Longer

In 2025, there were about 10.2 million pet cats in the UK; almost a quarter of all UK households (24%) have a feline friend.

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I Tried Viral Running Trend And It Boosted My Fitness In Unexpected Ways

I am that stereotypical runner and I am sure everyone in my life is sick of hearing about how strength training has transformed my workouts and my...

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Ryanair Passengers Warned They Can't Check In Lithium Battery Bags

Between the newly-enforced EES rules and jet fuel price-induced cancellations and suspensions, 2026 is proving quite the year for fliers.

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Nicola Coughlan Is Right: Why Nuns Lead Longer, Healthier Lives

In a recent episode of Waitrose’s Dish podcast, Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan said that she used to check Rip.ie (an Irish site which tracks and...

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Will UK Supermarkets Bring In 'Personalised Pricing' Soon?

Recently, the Bank of England suggested that UK supermarkets may bring in something called “dynamic” and “personalised” pricing.

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Your Dreams Are Far From Random, New Research Suggests

Sleep is hard enough to understand. Scientists still don’t fully know why we spend about a third of our lives in an unconscious state.

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May's Flower 'Micromoon' Set To Rise This Friday

In April, we saw a planet “parade” and the stunning Lyrid meteor shower.

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May 2026: Horoscopes For Every Star Sign

Horoscopes provided by Neda, known as @nedatheastrologer on TikTok and Instagram. She is also the creator of the Starcrossed app, available in the App...

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The Non-Fluffy Stripes On Towels Have A Purpose After All

Every once in a while, I see a post on social media that makes me realise I know nothing about the world.

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It Turns Out You Should Moo As You Poo To Cure Constipation

Some people like to look out at a star-studded sky and marvel at how many others might be gazing up with them, unaware they’re sharing the beauty of...

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Common Sweeteners May Actually Harm Our Health According To Study

According to a 2023 study, a high consumption of sugar among older adults appears to be linked to an increased dementia risk.

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The Viral Cooking Technique That Can Make The Perfect Steak

Most of us have a Gordon Ramsay-style idea of how to cook a steak: take it out of the fridge, salt it, wait a little, and fry it in a sizzling pan,...

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GP Settles Once And For All If Incline Running Really Improves Your Fitness

Medical advice provided by Dr Suzanne Wylie, a GP and medical adviser for IQdoctor.

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The Mental Load Is Making Women's Sleep Suffer, Professor Says

You may have heard that, on average, women need 20 minutes more sleep than men a night.

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Which UK And EU Airlines May Cancel Flights In The Jet Fuel Crisis?

The US-Iran conflict, which resulted in the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, means that we’re about to have a lot less fuel than we’re used to.

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Early Dementia Signs May Have Two 'Breakpoints' Years Before Diagnosis

A new study, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, has found that early symptoms of dementia may appear...

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Bowel And Ovarian Cancer Rates Are Only Rising For Under-50s, Study Finds

Usually, older age is a risk factor for cancers. That’s partly why most cases occur in over-50s. In fact, a third of cases are found in people aged...

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What A GP Really Thinks About NAD+'s 'Anti Ageing' Power

NAD , or, to give it its full name, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, is having a bit of a moment.

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Weather Experts Predict New 'Super El Nino'. This Is How It Could Impact UK

This year, multiple weather experts have predicted an El Niño by midsummer.

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Experts Reveal 20-Minute Cycling Exercise That Can Improve Your Memory

Many will know that exercise seems to reduce dementia risk (a 2022 paper found that walking 3,800 steps a day may lower your likelihood of developing...

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Researchers Have Found The Simplest Way To Help Your Cat Live Longer

In 2025, there were about 10.2 million pet cats in the UK; almost a quarter of all UK households (24%) have a feline friend.

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Where And When Are 24°C Temps Expected To Reach The UK?

The UK is having a series of balmy spells thanks to the direction of the jet stream and a stubborn area of high pressure.

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17 Brilliant Products HuffPost Readers Loved In April

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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Being Bad At A New Hobby Can Boost Your Mental Health, Say Therapists

When I say I’m terrible at my new hobby (chess), I don’t mean I’m unfamiliar with classic openings or sometimes make a basic error.

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All The Celebrity Finish Times From The London Marathon 2026

The London Marathon’s 2026 runners broke plenty of records. We had not one, but two, sub-two-hour finish times from winner Sebastian Sawe and...

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All The Latest Boarding Pass Rules For Jet2, TUI, easyJet, Ryanair, And More

Recently, airline Ryanair announced that they’ll be making changes to their boarding passes from 12 November, 2026.

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Therapist Explains Why 'Friendship Breakups' Hurt And How To Get Over Them

Additional comment provided by therapist and founder of Pash Co., Erin Pash.

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The Unsung Author That Jane Austen and Brontë Fans Will Love

Jane Austen fans in 2025had a bumper harvest of new shows and audiobooks as part of the 250th anniversary of her birth.

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Fitness Experts Reveal Most Effective Exercise To Lower Blood Pressure

Regular exercise can help to manage blood pressure, because it makes our hearts stronger.

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The Dates Of Every Remaining UK Bank Holiday In 2026

I don’t know whether it’s this sunshine, but I’ve been looking at the UK’s bank holiday schedule a lot recently.

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The Best Amount Of Sleep, Exercise, And Sitting That May Reduce Dementia Risk

Though people with dementia tend to face sleep disruptions, it’s a bit of a “chicken and egg” link: “Does poor sleep increase dementia risk,...

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Why You Should Always Pack A Tennis Ball In Your Hand Luggage

Some experts think we should avoid using wheeled suitcases where possible, both because they can make slightly annoying rattling sounds when rolled...

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What The Renter's Rights Act May Mean For Landlords And Tenants

On May 1, 2026, the first phase of the Renter’s Rights Act reforms will come into effect.

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ADHD Diagnoses Are Rising In Menopausal Women, Says Expert

Melanie Lawson, founder of Bare Biology, said the ADHD diagnosis she got during perimenopause was “a shock, and then it was a relief”.

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