Skip to Content

The Good Housekeeping Health team

collage of hands eating fruit and vegetables

Squash spaghetti and carrot crisps – 20 surprising ways to get more fruit and veg in your diet

Butternut squash in a tasty cheesy sauce, avocado chocolate mousse...here's how to get more goodness.

05 February 2025
varicose veins treatment

Varicose veins treatment: what you need to know

Good Housekeeping explores varicose vein treatment options.

07 May 2021
Mature African-American woman jogging in city

12 doctor's share their top tips for a healthy lifestyle

Do you do any of these?

28 October 2018
Nose, Skin, Plaid, Child, Ear, Hand, Finger, Textile, Neck, Tartan,

10 tips to sidestep cold and flu season

With cold and flu season on the horizon, Dr Roger Henderson shares his advice on avoiding the sniffles.
03 September 2018
Hair, Face, Skin, Blond, Arm, Beauty, Head, Shoulder, Hand, Muscle,

How to get stronger and more toned arms

Kylie’s got them, Meghan wowed us with hers, and Michelle Obama is our poster girl. Here’s how you too can get stronger and more youthful arms
28 August 2018
Eyewear, Sunglasses, Glasses, Neck, Cool, Shoulder, Arm, Ear, Human, Vision care,

7 ways to feel less tired and more energised

Tired of feeling tired? Try these clever ways to start making more deposits into your energy bank account…
03 April 2018
Drink, Wine glass, Drinkware, Stemware, Tableware, Red wine, Wine, Chinese herb tea, Wine cocktail, Distilled beverage,

How to cut down your drinking

No booze? No problem!
02 February 2018
Cup, Cup, Coffee cup, Teacup, Hand, Drinkware, Mug, Tableware, Table, Finger,

4 tips from a GP to tackle stress

We all need some stress to motivate us – but too much can lead to burnout and depression.

02 February 2018
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
how to find an alternative therapist

12 health experts reveal their biggest life-changing advice

Make this the year you think like a doctor
02 January 2018
Hand, Skin, Finger, Nail, Gesture, Textile, Linens,

What to do if you struggle to orgasm

Firstly, there's nothing wrong with you…
20 October 2017
People, Grandparent, Sitting, Facial hair, Smile, Family, Conversation,

Staying healthy in middle age slows down the ageing process, study shows

Researchers found that those who eat healthily in their thirties are more likely to be physically fit in their sixties and beyond
20 October 2017
Leg, Beauty, Skin, Arm, Joint, Sleep, Shoulder, Hand, Human leg, Human body,

Wake up in the night? Here's what to do...

Helpful solutions to those annoying middle-of-the-night wake ups
06 September 2017
Hair, Face, Blond, Skin, Beauty, Sitting, Arm, Hand, Leg, Photography,

7 reasons why you might struggle to sleep at night

Sound like you?

06 September 2017
Food, Cruciferous vegetables, Dish, Cauliflower, Cuisine, Vegetable, Recipe, Leaf vegetable, Comfort food, Culinary art,

A doctor reveals the perfect diet to help you look and feel younger

And it includes wine!
31 July 2017
Face, Facial expression, Nose, Skin, Beauty, Sitting, Chin, Arm, Forehead, Hand,

This is what your headaches are trying to tell you

Important stuff
31 July 2017
Shoulder, Physical fitness, Sportswear, Neck, Yoga, Arm, Joint, Leisure, Sitting, Exercise,

6 ways to feel calm in the face of stress

It *can* be done. Here's how
25 May 2017
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
White, Sitting, Furniture, Skin, Beauty, Shoulder, Leg, Pink, Bed, Joint,

4 no-nonsense mindfulness tips for beginners

If the very idea of meditating makes you feel tense… Relax! Our no-nonsense advice is an easy way to create more serenity in your life
23 May 2017
Stethoscope, Heart, Red, Pink, Heart, Love, White coat, Formal wear, Tuxedo, Hand,

6 easy ways to reduce your risk of a heart attack

Leading a healthy and happy life...
19 May 2017
Job, White-collar worker, Employment, Service, Businessperson, Physician, Health care,

10 things you need to know about heart attacks as a woman

Indigestion? It could be something more serious...
19 May 2017
Food, Produce, Dishware, Fruit, Cuisine, Serveware, Tableware, Ingredient, Vegetable, Plate,

The diet that can potentially lower your Alzheimer's risk

Do you follow this brain-friendly diet?
01 March 2017
Orange, Illustration, Peach, Painting, Clip art, Graphics, Drawing, Tongue, Artwork, Produce,

How to stop night-time anxiety

The trouble with night-time anxiety is that all the problems from daylight hours have a horrible habit of spiralling out of control after dark. But relax – there are proven ways to stop those anxious moments...
05 December 2016
Finger, Skin, Forehead, Shoulder, Eyebrow, Hand, Eyelash, Wrist, Nail, Temple,

6 ways to ease a stuffy nose

How to get rid of the most annoying cold symptom
18 November 2016
Ear, Hairstyle, Skin, Shoulder, Joint, Mobile phone, Bridal accessory, Eyelash, Earrings, Neck,

​8 things everyone should know about deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

About to embark on a long-haul flight? Here's what you need to bear in mind
16 August 2016
Text, Colorfulness, World, Space, Astronomical object, Circle, Symbol, Celestial event, Graphic design, Moon,

13 reasons you wake up in the night

And what you can do to control them.
31 March 2016
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Finger, Lip, Skin, Chin, Forehead, Shoulder, Eyebrow, Joint, Wrist, Eyelash,

How to properly moisturise spot-prone skin

Find the right moisturiser to clear up a spot-prone complexion.
31 March 2016
Gesture, Troop,

What to do if someone has an epileptic seizure

More than half of people with epilepsy experience seizures, so it's essential you know what to do when it happens
30 March 2016
Shoe, Purple, Bag, Pink, Magenta, Athletic shoe, Pattern, Walking shoe, Shoulder bag, Sneakers,

13 things to pack for a chemotherapy session

Macmillan Nurse Fiona Charman shares her tips on how to pack for treatment
30 March 2016
Finger, Monochrome photography, Monochrome, Style, Food craving, Black-and-white, Eating, Taste, Sweater, Portrait photography,

5 signs your allergy symptoms might be something worse

Find out when you should stop blaming Spring and call your doctor. ​
29 March 2016
Lip, Forehead, Eyebrow, Orange, Headgear, Wrinkle, Throat, Swim cap, Linens,

6 things you should never say to someone who has cancer

You're trying to help, but sometimes well-meaning comments can be misguided
25 March 2016
Ear, Hairstyle, Forehead, Vehicle door, Jaw, Black hair, Teal, Cool, Turquoise, Car seat,

How to spot the signs of stress in your children

It's not what's being said, it's what's NOT being said that's important.
25 March 2016
Textile, Comfort, Linens, Wrist, Barefoot, Bedroom, Foot, Bedding, Bed sheet, Bed,

5 reasons why sex might be painful for you

The most undiagnosed and underestimated reasons why it hurts when you have sex...
16 March 2016
Amber, Ingredient, Confectionery, Hard candy,

These are the vitamins even doctors want to take

For 30-somethings to 65 plus...
03 March 2016
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
/_templates/author?page=2