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Six surprising health benefits of the Halloween pumpkin

This nutrient-dense food isn’t just for carving. Make the most of your seasonal pumpkin by feasting on its fleshy fruit. Aside from the chance to dress up like the cast of Stranger Things, the best thing about Halloween is getting to flex your creative muscles by carving up a triangle-toothed pumpkin. The only problem is,…

How to make The Midlife Kitchen’s pumpkin and ginger cheesecake

Try this decadent but not-too-sweet dessert. It doesn’t have to be autumn to enjoy pumpkin, you know. Also, these vibrant veg have “been shown in studies to have an anti-diabetic effect, which means it can help stabilise and control blood-glucose levels”, say The Midlife Kitchen cookery book writers, Mimi Spencer and Sam Rice – and…

Domestic bliss: The often underestimated link between home and happiness

A new study examines the relationship between our homes and our wellbeing – and busts a few myths along the way. Ask any student, young professional or member of ‘generation rent’ what matters most in their day-to-day lives, and odds are they won’t mention the decor of their sitting room. If anything, being houseproud is…

Pension ‘blind spots’ related to key life events uncovered by survey

Many people are unaware they could access their pension early due to severe ill health or keep paying in during parental leave, a survey found. Many people have “blind spots” about the impact of life events on their pension, a survey has found. More than half (57%) of people surveyed for the Money and Pensions…

How to know when your cold is something more serious

That pesky cold may actually be masquerading as bronchitis, the flu, or even laryngitis. If you’ve been tuning into Good Morning Britain this week, you might have noticed that Piers Morgan has been feeling pretty under the weather. Proving that celebrities don’t get a fast-track past winter ailments, the presenter has revealed that what he…

World Menopause Day: 7 tips to help women through the change

A menopause nurse gives advice on how to thrive despite the hot flushes and mood swings. The menopause is a natural process that every woman goes through in her late forties or early fifties, or sometimes earlier. But just because it happens to every woman it doesn’t mean it’s any easier to deal with, or…

Five lip-smacking reds to pair with autumn dinners

Now’s the time to snuggle up with a rich, food-friendly drop of red. With the leaves changing colour and a chill in the air, this time of year always brings to mind bold berry aromas and cosy reds blanketed with smooth tannins. Whether you’re coming home to a fireside snack or tucking into a hearty…

Quiz: Can you recognise these UK World Heritage Sites?

This quiz is harder than it sounds… Regardless of how well you concentrated in history class, you probably think you’re vaguely familiar with British heritage. Perennial tourist-magnets like Stonehenge, the Tower of London and the Giant’s Causeway rank among the UK’s 32 official UNESCO world heritage sites, but so too do some underappreciated treasures whose…

Eco-friendly decorating ideas for a more planet-friendly home

Want your home ware and decor choices to be more sustainable? From reclaimed timber to recycled kitchen tops - we’re all aware of the need to look after our environment. Where better to start than at home? Luckily, more and more companies are embracing eco-friendly approaches and solutions, and designers are becoming ever-more inventive and…

Celebrate Autumn with our top pick Recipes!

The weather is turning, the leaves are browning and there is a crispness to the mornings. It’s days like these when there is a chill in the air and you can enjoy a splendid sunset. There’s nothing quite like a good dinner and a hot pudding, so we have researched some of the best autumn…