Hattie Garlick

Over 40? One easy step cuts breast cancer death risk dramatically, shows new research
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, fresh studies provide new hope

From pruning hacks to planting plans: 5 essential October gardening jobs to start right now
Green-fingered? More like red and orange. The garden is alive with jobs in autumn

Over 50? Why brushing your teeth properly can add years to your life (plus: how to do it right…)
From regular check-ups to diligent flossing, good oral hygiene becomes even more important as we age

School plays, steamy texts, separating your friends… How to handle all sticky situations, post-divorce
Divorce isn't just the end of a relationship. It's often the start of a new and complex one with your ex. So... what's the etiquette?

Down tools! The Princess of Wales' rose and 6 other 'must-have' plants to bag for your garden now
Catherine's Rose is set to sell-out soon. What other plants should you bag now, before they disappear?

Do you have ‘enslaved grandparent syndrome’? Here’s how to know (plus, what to do if so)
Spanish grandparents have had enough of providing free childcare. Should we learn from them?

From brain power to bones: is creatine REALLY the super supplement we’ve been waiting for?
Proponents rave about its impact for midlife women – but do they stand really stand up to scrutiny?

No to over-walking, yes to ‘positive pooch parenting’: 5 expert strategies to boost your dog’s mental health
Want to put your pooch in a positive frame of mind? A new book shares how...

"It's a miracle!": the one rule to declutter your diary, deepen friendships and defrazzle your mind
Want to see all your friends but still be home in time for the telly? We've got you...

Should you pee on a sting?! How to swerve the jellyfish swarms (plus: how to protect your dog)
Record numbers of jellyfish have been reported in UK waters. So what do you need to know to survive a jellypocalypse

Squinting at screens is causing soaring myopia rates. Here’s how to protect your family’s eyes
A new study suggests every hour spent on screens raises children’s chances of developing shortsightedness. But there are simple ways to give eyes a break...

4 stretches to do daily if you’re over 50
Stretches are not just for warm-ups; they’re vital for your health and wellness.

Cupboard love: these 8 ingredients are proven to help you live longer (and they’re in your kitchen right now)
Dried, tinned and jarred goods last longer. But can they help you live longer, too?

"The kids love cheesy crisps": how the UK’s healthy eating experts really feed their families
How do the UK’s top nutrition experts really shop, cook and eat - and what do their partners think about it?

The mozzies are coming! 11 ways to beat the imminent mosquito invasion and stay bite-free
Recent weather may have created the perfect breeding conditions for mosquitoes. So be prepared

Fibremaxxing: the wellness trend of the moment explained (plus 3 simple swaps to up your intake now)
TikTok is singing the praises of fibre. So should you be eating more? And how?

Mouthwash won't work! Why you're really getting bad breath, and a dentist's surefire solutions to freshen it
Halitosis impacts over 30% of the population. But the solutions you're reaching for are likely the wrong ones

Constantly dashing to the loo? Try this simple, science-backed solution (no, it’s not pelvic floor exercises…)
Forty per cent of women report symptoms of overactive bladder syndrome. So, what can you do about it?

’Squeaky clean and feeling serene’: a scientist settles the score on which is better – baths or showers
From your blood pressure to your bacterial load via your mood, which wash works best for you?

’Sweaty, warm and colonised by all sorts of bacteria‘: A microbiologist shares the body parts you REALLY need to shower daily (and one you’ll never get clean)
It’s hot and sticky out there, so how often do you need to wash? Primrose Freeman shares the grubby truth...

Do say: ‘I’m listening’, don’t say: ‘She’s so touchy!’ The seven secrets of happy mother- and daughter-in-laws
It’s the hardest relationship of all, some say. But how do harmonious families make it work?

How to create a healing garden, plus 5 plants proven to boost your health and one to avoid
A new study suggests that just smelling some plants can boost everything from your sleep to your memory. So which should you grow and how?

Frozen treats and the five-second rule: 10 tips to keep pets happy in the heatwave
It’s not only humans who swelter in the heat - so how can we help our dogs, cats and rabbits cool down when temperatures soar?

Forget probiotics – postbiotics are the new gut health holy grail (and here are 5 of the best sources)
First there were probiotics. Next came prebiotics. Are we now entering the age of the postbiotic?

You tell us: which domestic skills are dying out?
Can you fold a hospital corner? Or darn a sock? Take part in our landmark survey and help shape the conversation

GH exclusive: two-thirds (62%) of women would change their career path
The results of our life pivot survey are in... and make fascinating reading

‘From slouch to Sunday resetter… how decluttering my weekend habits changed my life (and can change yours too)'
Good Housekeeping's news and features director Hattie Garlick on why a successful week starts with getting organised on a Sunday.

'Help! I’m cutting my daughter from my will': Your thorniest inheritance problems solved
Between 2023 and 2024, there was a spike in court claims related to contested wills. How can you avoid feuding in your own family?

5 steps to take now to stop your lawn from frazzling this summer (plus one thing to stop doing immediately)
I’m determined to keep my lawn alive this summer and this is how I’m going to do it – with expert tips, a garden fork and a strict no-hose-flailing policy.

‘Alzheimer’s runs in my family. What can I do?’ A dementia specialist lays out the facts (and they’re not what you think…)
Simon Wheeler, dementia expert at the Alzheimer’s Society, answers a question that preys on many minds. As told to Hattie Garlick

Your doctor won’t listen… Now what? Naga Munchetty shares exclusive advice with GH VIPs
In the run-up to her live members event on 13 May, and ahead of the publication of her new book, Naga Munchetty shares her thoughts and an exclusive extract

‘Never again, we said. Yet here we are.’ Lady Anne Glenconner, 92, remembers her VE day and its lessons 80 years on
Lady Glenconner, former lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret, shares her memories of World War II’s end in Europe