Intermittent fasting diet fad after Christmas could actually send you to an early grave, study finds
Research showed that individuals eating only one meal a day are more likely to die than those who had more daily meals
James Argent says he put back on a stone after losing ‘too much’ weight
The reality star lost 14 stone after getting gastric surgery
Model Rachel Mee dies aged 25, days before her son’s first Christmas
She gave birth to baby Kyro in March
Nigella Lawson says you should skip one particular element of Christmas dinner
Serving this course is ‘madness’, she says
Victoria and David Beckham get ‘competitive’ during gingerbread house decorating contest
The Beckham family battled it out with a gingerbread house decorating competition ahead of Christmas
Victoria and David Beckham get ‘competitive’ during gingerbread house decorating contest
The Beckham family battled it out with a gingerbread house decorating competition ahead of Christmas
Dolly Parton reveals the key to her 56-year marriage
Dolly Parton and her husband Carl Dean have been married since 1966.
Daniel Craig shares important lesson about social media in Knives Out
The actor does not have any social media profiles
Millions face unprecedented disruption as strikes hit Christmas travel
Friday is set to be the busiest day of the winter for journeys within the UK or abroad
Pregnant women who eat Mediterranean diet ‘less likely to develop potentially fatal condition’
Expectant mothers who eat diets rich in fruit, vegetables, nuts, olive oil, whole grains and fish, reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia by 28 per cent, scientists find
Garrard crucifix pendant worn by Diana to be auctioned for up to £120,000
The princess donned the large jewellery piece several times
A parent’s guide to setting up a new games console at Christmas
It your children have a new Xbox, Playstation or Nintendo Switch waiting under the tree, here is what you need to know about subscriptions, parental controls … and getting the most fun out of it for all the familyThe days of game consoles being ready for action as soon as they’re plugged in are long gone, I’m afraid. Whether you’ve gone for an Xbox, PlayStation or Switch, your machine will need time to download the latest firmware updates before you can play anything. Depending on your broadband connection this can take anything from one to eight hours, so if you’re a parent, you may...
Rail fares in England to rise up to 6% from March amid soaring inflation
Regulated rail fares in England will increase by up to 5.9% from March 5, capping a torrid period for passengers hit by ongoing strikes, cancellations and delays.
Jenna Bush Hager’s daughter confirms mother’s underwear habit live on-air
The nine-year-old shared some embarrassing “truth bombs” about her mom during Tuesday’s broadcast
Lottie Moss fires back at nepo baby criticism: ‘Guess what? Life isn’t fair’
‘I’m so sick of people blaming nepotism for why they aren’t rich and famous or successful,’ the model says
Martin Lewis’s 4 tips for keeping warm without having to put the heating on
The Money Saving Expert recommends ‘small electrical items for heating the person’
Martin Lewis’s 4 tips for keeping warm without having to put the heating on
The Money Saving Expert recommends ‘small electrical items for heating the person’
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck perform duet at their holiday party
The pair had their first holiday celebrations as a married couple
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck perform duet at their holiday party
The pair had their first holiday celebrations as a married couple
US federal holidays 2023: Full list
The list of US federal holidays is made up of 11 days of significance that Americans recognise and celebrate
‘In Serbia, women shower men with nuts’: readers’ top Christmas traditions from their travels
Unruly Icelandic ‘lads’, mass football, kindly witches … our tipsters revel in festive legend and ritual. Scroll down to see the winning tipAccording to legend, the Yule Lads are the sons of a troll named Grýla and come down one by one from the mountains to cause trouble but also to leave gifts in the shoes of children. The first to arrive, on 11 December, is Stekkjastaur, who bothers the sheep (he tries to drink milk straight from the ewe’s teat) in Icelanders’ farms. The next day Giljagaur arrives: he is known for stealing the froth from cow’s milk. On the 13th, it’s Stúfur...
From easily angered gnomes to child-eating giants, European folklore reveals a darker side to Christmas
In the northern hemisphere where naughty children are kept in line with frightening tales, receiving a lump of coal is the least of their worriesIt is that time of year when we settle down with a glass of mulled wine and our thoughts turn to all things Christmas. While we all enjoy the merriment and the baubles, trimmings and greenery of the Christmas tree, there is a side to the season that can easily bring a sudden chill. In several cultures in the northern hemisphere, the yuletide winter solstice has brought considerable trepidation. For centuries, communities throughout Europe were mainly...
Five symptoms of dementia and early warning signs
One in four sufferers commonly go two years undiagnosed, one study claims
Five symptoms of dementia and early warning signs
One in four sufferers commonly go two years undiagnosed, one study claims
A local’s guide to Nuremberg, Germany: great glühwein at a traditional Christmas market
Tour guide Claudia Radtke leads us around this atmospheric city, famed for its Christmas market, rich culture and centuries of historyYou can’t leave Nuremberg without eating a Nürnberger. These sausages are just 7-9 centimetres long, tiny by German standards, and are the only sausages allowed to be called after the city. My favourites are from Bratwurst Häusle, by the rebuilt Renaissance City Hall, and are made fresh every day in the basement by the restaurant’s own butchers. Ask for drei im Weckla (three in a bun) to take away, or sit down and eat them with potato salad or sauerkraut...