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Withings Body Cardio smart scales review

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Garmin Index S2 smart scales review 

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Withings Body Comp smart scales review

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Home Technology

Dishwasher vs washing by hand – which is better?

We look at the pros and cons of a dishwasher vs washing by hand and decide which is better in terms of costs, convenience and results.

Camilla Sharman
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Beachside bliss: spectacular coastal homes for sale this week 

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Exercise

Exercising after Covid: everything you need to know to stay healthy

Becky Fuller
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Life

Wild Isles: How you can help save the UK’s nature

Phillipa Cherryson
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Instant Vortex Plus with ClearCook review

Emily Peck
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Home Technology

Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer AF300UK review

Emily Peck
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Home Technology

How to clean an air fryer

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Could caffeine reduce body fat and diabetes risk?

New research suggests high blood caffeine levels may be beneficial for weight and type 2 diabetes risk. But is this actually the case?

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How to stay active during Ramadan
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Are you drinking enough? Why staying hydrated could help you age healthily
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Sleep

Feeling tired now the clocks have changed? Learn the best ways to adjust
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Understanding sleep: Why it’s as individual as you are  
Homes
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Homes

Jobs to do in the garden in April: sowing wildflower lawns and planting bare-root roses

Our comprehensive list of jobs to do in the garden in April covers everything from pest control and fertilising to planting bare-root-roses

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The April 2023 water bill rise explained

Camilla Sharman
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Heat pump warning: are they suitable for older homes?

Camilla Sharman
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Philips Essential XL Connected Air Fryer HD9280/91 review

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Do you need to clean your vacuum cleaner?

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Selling your home? These are the 10 things that put buyers off

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How to tackle condensation: top tips to reduce it

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6 things to consider when buying an air fryer

Emily Peck
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Gardens

Best plants for a raised bed: 14 top flowers and shrubs to pick 

Rosanna Spence
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Tidy Home

Free high-street vouchers for your old homeware

Ikea, Currys, M&S, Asda and H&M are among the stores rewarding customers for recycling clothing and household items with vouchers.

Camilla Sharman
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Tidy Home

How to clean roller blinds in 6 easy steps
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Homes

Decluttering the Marie Kondo way – myth or magic? 
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Green cleaning: how to clean sustainably
Tidy Home

How to take the chore out of kitchen cleaning
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Tidy Home

Our top coat hooks for clutter-free hallways
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Tidy Home

Ways to battle bacteria without bleach
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Life

Strictly’s Hamza is back behind the lens

Hamza Yassin is still dancing, but he’s back behind the lens and out in nature again.

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Jenni Murray: Don’t save suits for special occasions
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Susie Dent: Why slang remains a secret sanctuary for the young
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Life

Mark Gatiss: “I’d love to make a Sherlock film for the big screen”
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The world according to… Sally Magnusson
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