Sarah Maber

From going ‘just in case’ to hovering over the seat, why you’re going to the loo all wrong – and how to fix it
A bladder specialist reveals why there’s a right and a wrong way to wee

From baking to building fires: our survey reveals the domestic skills that are thriving (and those dying out)
Could you whip up a white sauce or darn a sock? And should you?

'I was in a dark and hopeless place - and then I got angry. How reclaiming rage transformed my life'
Sam Parker thought anger was for others, but by keeping the peace, he’d sacrificed his own. He tells Sarah Maber about the power of reclaiming his rage

Poor teeth brushing and regular nightmares: 5 surprising things that make you age faster
You don't smoke and stay reasonably fit - but there are other habits that might stop you ageing healthily

‘Women’s football was banned – but I played anyway’: ‘Lost Lioness’ Gill Sayell on her 1970s World Cup
As the women's Euros kicks off, Gill Sayell looks back on her trailblazing experience of playing as a teenager in the 1970s world cup. It wasn't always easy...

From feeling slow to sore joints: how the heat affects your body and brain
As temperatures rise, cognitive abilities take a nosedive – and our physical health starts to suffer, too. So, what can you do about it?

‘Help! My weeds are out of control!’ From gravel drives to raised beds, here’s how to tackle invasive plants
It’s perfect growing weather for plants... which means waging war on weeds as well.

It’s a year since Michael Mosley died – here are 5 pieces of advice he wanted us to know
From fasting to cold showers: the late TV doctor left us with far greater insight into how to live more healthily

5 flowers it’s not too late to plant for summer blooms (and one you’ll have to be quick about)
Not got started on your planting yet? Our gardening expert recommends flowers that thrive with later sowing

'I found my true calling at 55': the 3-step strategy to pinpoint your life pivot
Want to reinvent your career - but unsure of where you’re heading? Try these steps to find your new path

There are different types of stress – and one is particularly toxic. Here’s what a stress specialist wants you to know
New research suggests chronic stress can change your brain. But what can you do about it?

The cancer diagnosis no one talks about
You’ve probably heard of stages 1, 2, 3 and 4 – but there’s another diagnosis of cancer that you might not have heard of.

‘Mum, am I fat?’ A body image psychologist on how to heal your relationship with your own body and nurture body confidence in your children
Dr Charlotte Ord explains the steps through which children – and parents – can make peace with their shape

From flashmobs to first-look moments – move over, Jeff Bezos, here are eight new wedding trends coming to a church near you
Modern weddings involve more than a church, fizz and a drunken disco. Eilidh Dorgan rounds up the nuptial trends to note in 2025

‘I knew something was wrong when I forgot to pay in Tesco’: how a former nurse spotted her own dementia
After nursing her mother through dementia, Ellen Turner knew the warning signs – but nothing could prepare her for facing her own diagnosis

‘The silent epidemic’: fibroids affect 70% of women – here’s everything you need to know
Fibroids can blight sufferers’ lives – but often go undiagnosed

‘No one can see how much it hurts’: why we get recurring UTIs in menopause – and what to do about it
Chronic urinary tract infections affect large numbers of women and, if left unchecked, can lead to much more serious conditions. So how can you start to treat them?

Cottage hospitals and daily baby lessons: why new mothers had it easier in the 1970s and 1980s
What are the defining experiences of new motherhood? That’s what we wanted to understand in our landmark survey… and the results made for fascinating reading.

A ‘sleep divorce’ has saved my health and my marriage
Sleeping apart from her husband has given our health writer the sleep of her dreams and boosted her health and happiness – but it comes with a caveat

Glycerol: the slushy sweetener children should avoid
A new study reveals the icy drinks can lead to serious illness in younger children

How to weight train at home – no gym required
You don’t have to take out an expensive gym membership to gain the benefits of weight training. Here’s how to get started.

Are high street health tests worth the money?
Affordable, private health tests offer an in-depth look at health metrics – but are they necessary?

From brisk walks to walnuts for breakfast, five simple steps to boost memory fast
Forgetful? Try these science-backed strategies to boost brain function

Three early menopause symptoms – and no, they‘re not hot flushes
New research has highlighted some signs of menopause to look out for, and they aren't what you'd expect.

The one thing you need to know to make a change
What matters most is your reason for doing it

Seven reasons you might be waking up to use the loo at night
Repeated nighttime toilet trips are annoying – but why do they happen – and what can we do about it?

Testosterone: seven signs you might need this supplement in menopause
Demand for the hormone is surging – so should you be taking it?

Six steps to cut your risk of a heart attack by 90%
Lower your risk of a heart attack with these smart moves

Technoference: three signs your OWN phone use (not theirs) is the biggest problem for your kids
Are you always scrolling? If you’re a parent, it might be time to stop.

Why HMPV might mean you need to wear a mask again
What is HMPV – and should you be worried?

Would you try the new 'primitive' diet that rewrites the calorie rules?
Researchers have found the ultimate healthy diet that slashes your risk of disease and boosts weight loss.

“I’m a health editor – this is what I do for my thinning hair”
From vitamin supplements to hair drops, Good Housekeeping’s Sarah Maber shares what’s worked