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Super-Crisp Chips And Mango Chutney: Chef Tips For Perfect Spice Bags At Home

I can make potato farls at home (honestly, they’re tastier than shop-bought). And tea loaves are more delicious homemade, too.

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Elizabeth Gaskell: The Unsung Author Jane Austen And Brontë Fans Will Love

Last year, fellow Jane Austen fans had a bumper harvest of new shows and audiobooks as part of the 250th anniversary of her birth.

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Women Increasingly Fear Backlash For Openly Talking Politics, Analysis Finds

Comment provided by Helen Pankhurst CBE, a senior adviser at CARE International, women’s rights activist, and professor at Manchester Metropolitan...

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Six Early Bowel Cancer Signs Two Doctors Say You Should Always See A GP About

Medical advice provided by Dr Asiya Maula, private GP at The Health Suite, and Dr Donald Grant, GP and Senior Clinical Advisor at The Independent...

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A Longevity Doctor's Rules For Better Sleep After 60

Medical comment provided by physician Dr Talal Khan of Khan Longevity.

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Bee Baths: Water, Pebbles, And A Dish Can Keep Pollinators Hydrated

If you want to help bees this spring, you can start by leaving your dandelions well alone. They’re especially helpful for rare Pantaloon bees.

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Better Ageing, Lower Dementia Risk, And Longevity: 12 Benefits Of Strength Training

Some research suggests that mixing up your workouts, or having a healthy combination of both strength and cardio days, increases your longevity more...

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10 Watering Rules For Every Kind Of Plant

Watering should be so simple; pour water on thirsty plants, which gratefully sup up exactly what they need to flourish.

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iPhone Calendar Scams Are On The Rise. How To Spot And Stop Them

You might already keep a weather eye out for phishing emails, dodgy texts, and suspicious calls.

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Almost A Third Of Gen Z Men Say Women Should Always Obey Their Husbands

Days before International Women’s Day (Sunday, 8 March), King’s College London has published a report that found Gen Z men, born between 1997 and...

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'Blood Rain' Is Expected In The UK This Week After Iberian Storms

On Tuesday, 3 March, the last “blood moon” we’re expected to see until 2028 rose.

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After Hundreds Of Brain Scans, Researchers Found Three Types Of ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is believed to affect 2.6 million people in the UK.

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It Turns Out Intensive Exercise May Actually Cause Anaemia

Last year, I tried to get back into running – and while changes to my joints put me off the sport for a while, I’m now starting again, right from...

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Under-65s Now Make Up Almost Half Of Colon Cancer Cases. GPs Explain How To Lower Your Risk

Medical advice provided by Dr Asiya Maula, private GP at The Health Suite, and Dr Donald Grant, GP and Senior Clinical Advisor at The Independent...

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'Stashing' Is The Dating Trend That Makes You Feel Like A Dirty Secret

From “shrekking” to breadcrumbing, ghosting, and “situationships”, there are an awful lot of ways for daters to make the mire of dating even muddier.

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It Turns Out Chefs Prefer Cooking Dry Pasta In Cold Water

First came the news that I’m not putting enough water into my pasta pot. Then, I found out that, despite Gordon Ramsay’s advice, there really is...

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'Frictionmaxxing' Is The High-Effort Lifestyle That Makes Inconvenience A Joy

If TikTok is anything to go by, it seems the kids are “frictionmaxxing” (and by the kids, I mean gen Z – a generation of people anywhere from...

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Monty Don's Pruning Rule Takes The Anxiety Out Of March Gardening

This month’s gardening checklist includes pruning roses, which can help to ensure a bright and bountiful bloom come summer.

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Most Women Don't Know Menopause Can Actually Kick-Start Mental Illnesses, So We Asked An Ob-Gyn To Explain

Medical advice provided by Dr Charis Chambers, ob-gyn and Chief Medical Officer at Clue.

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'Blood Moon': Tonight's Total Lunar Eclipse Will Be The Last 'Til 2028

There will be a total lunar eclipse tonight (3 March) that’ll lead to a “blood moon”.

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'Covert Avoidance' Disguises Emotional Withdrawal As Committed Devotion

Expert comment provided by BACP-accredited counsellor Natasha Nyeke and BACP-accredited therapist Lisa Gates.

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Aglio In Camicia: The Italian Secret To 'Sweet And Smoky' Garlic Flavour

Ever since I’ve learned that some Italians add baking soda as well as sugar to tomato sauce to lessen its acidity, I’ve never gone back. The same...

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According To A Huge Study, The Healthiest Food For Our Heart Isn't Low-Carb Or Low-Fat

Is wholewheat or white pasta better for us? What about bread? And is the viral “carnivore” diet really the best?

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'Reverse Water Walking' Is A Joint-Friendly Way To Get Your Heart Rate Up

“Spanish squats” can help to relieve some of the knee pain associated with the movement, and “retro walking” can help to strengthen your legs...

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The 'Dutch Method' Could Get Your Body Clock On A Perfect Sleep Schedule

Our body clock, or Circadian rhythm, might have an even greater effect on how we feel than the number of hours we’ve slept, a 2025 study suggested.

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If Racing Thoughts Keep You Up At Night, Your Body Clock May Work Differently

Researchers increasingly think that our Circadian rhythm, or body clock, matters more to our sleep than we realise. In fact, one study suggested our...

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UK Gardeners Are Weeks Away From The 'Best' First Mow Date

Something unexpected – but welcome – has happened in the past couple of days: the sun has stayed out after I finished work, and I’ve spotted...

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The Professor And Agnes Grey: The Only Two Brontë Novels Without A Film Or TV Adaptation

From Wuthering Heights to Jane Eyre, Brontë novels seem to perform remarkably well on screen.

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What Straight Men Bring Up Most In Sex Therapy

Sexologist comment provided by licensed sexologist, relationship therapist, and author at Passionerad, Sofie Roos.

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Sourdough, Brown, Or White: What's The Healthiest Type Of Bread?

Dietary advice provided by registered dietitian Jo Travers, also known as The London Nutritionist.

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On 3 March, The 'Worm Moon' Will Turn Blood Red

On 3 March 2026, the “worm moon” – a name given to the full moon in March – will rise.

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When (And Why) Do The Clocks Go Forward In 2026?

In the UK, the clocks jump forward an hour at 1am on the last Sunday of every March.

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What's Going On With Supermarket Chocolate Security In The UK?

Recently, UK shoppers noticed some plastic security boxes surrounding chocolate bars in their local supermarkets.

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Sowing, Mowing, And Growing: 6 Gardening Jobs To Do In March

Is it just me, or have people been in a better mood recently? Personally, I chalk it down to warmer temps, an approaching 6pm sunset, and, in much of...

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Celeb-Loved Brand Najell Have Made An Even Comfier Baby Carrier

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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I Swapped A 10k Step Goal For A '3-3-30' Method Lunch Walk – It's Much More Efficient

Though the 10,000 steps a day “rule” is actually a marketing gimmick, there is some merit to getting a few thousand paces under your belt (or...

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Why People Over 50 Say Ages 30–34 Were Their Most Fulfilling Years

I remember hearing my school years described as “the best of my life” by adults as a teen and thinking, “surely not”. Since then, my doubts...

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4 Science-Backed Ways To Actually Make Friends As An Adult

It seems that adults have fewer close friends these days than they did 30 years ago – in the ’90s, a third of us said we had 10 close friends or...

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Punch The Monkey's Plush: Why Animals, Including Humans, Love 'Cuddle Therapy'

Primate expertise provided by Dr Luke Duncan, a postdoctoral research fellow, primatologist, and part of the University of Warwick’s ApeTank....

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From Lower Bills To Bridgerton: 7 News Stories That'll Actually Make Your Life Better

From Donald Trump’s “inexcusable” women’s hockey team joke to the ongoing fallout from the Epstein scandal, it’s been a pretty tough news week.

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After 20 Years Of Tracking, One Type Of Brain Training Seemed To Lower Dementia Risk

Some scientists think that expert birdwatchers might have a higher cognitive reserve, which may act as a buffer against dementia, because of the type...

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Scientists Say 'Olo' Is A New Colour The Naked Eye Can't See

I’m jealous of animals that can see a broader spectrum of colours than us – we’ve been bested by fish, birds, and bees in that department.

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Spanish Squats Are A 'Knee-Friendly' Way To Build Leg Strength

Squats are pretty great for healthy ageing, with full-body benefits that can improve function and mobility.

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Birdwatching May Be The Superhobby Your Ageing Brain Thanks You For

First came the research that suggested listening to live birdsong on your walk could make the activity even better for you.

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Norway's 'Frilustsliv' Made Me Happier And Healthier: 7 Ways To Experience More Nature

First made popular in the 1850s by playwright Henrik Ibsen in his poem On The Heights, the term “frilustsliv” (pronounced free-lufts-liv) roughly...

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Cliffhangers, Facers, And Spooners: What Your Sleeping Position Says About Your Relationship

From the “flamingo” position, which has been linked to hypermobility, to sleeping on your left side (which may be the best option), how you sleep...

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Ask An Expert: Should AI Plan Funeral?

Last year, NBA stars Russell Westbrook and Kemba Walker launched a startup, Eazewell, which aims to make funeral planning simpler and more...

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Ask A GP: Is Incline Walking Or Running Actually Better For Your Heart Health?

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

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BMJ Say Home Health Tests May Have Significant Accuracy Pitfalls

According to the British Medical Journal (BMJ), some shop-bought at-home tests may be “inaccurate and unsuitable for use”.

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6 Sweeteners May Be Linked To Faster Cognitive Decline In Middle Age

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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