Carols help dementia and turkey lowers cholesterol – all the ways Christmas saves your life

Carols help dementia and turkey lowers cholesterol - all the ways Christmas saves your life

MINCE pies and mulled wine alongside all the Christmas chores can make us feel stuffed and stressed. But the good news is that Yuletide excesses can also be good for you. 9 Some parts of Christmas are better for your wellbeing than you might thinkCredit: Getty Cranberries have been labelled a winter… Carols help dementia … Read more

The stealth symptoms of killer diseases you might spot in loved ones this Christmas

The stealth symptoms of killer diseases you might spot in loved ones this Christmas

CHRISTMAS is full of joy and family fun, right? Until grandma is snoring on the sofa, your uncle is complaining of heartburn and your dad has had one too many tipples. 7 We reveal the red flags for six big killers you can act on now for a healthier 2025Credit: Shutterstock While relatively normal… The … Read more

EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick gives elderly a dance class & hears their stories & supports our Christmas SOS Appeal

EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick gives elderly a dance class & hears their stories & supports our Christmas SOS Appeal

THERE is one good thing about getting old, Jamie Borthwick is told by a cheeky OAP – and that’s being able to get away with anything. The EastEnders actor visited a Chatty Chums morning to donate his time to the older ­generation and hear some of their stories ahead of Christmas. 10 Jamie… EastEnders star … Read more

Rangers flop finds new club after five months in wilderness and becoming a FARMER – he could make debut vs his old club

Rangers flop finds new club after five months in wilderness and becoming a FARMER - he could make debut vs his old club

HE found himself frozen out after breaking rules during his ill-fated Rangers spell. But Bongani Zungu was out the game for even longer when he left Mamelodi Sundowns in South Africa this summer. 5 The midfielder was a Steven Gerrard signing but couldn’t make an impact on the first teamCredit: AFP

I’ve never had a Christmas dinner with my family – my rare condition leaves me enraged by the sound of people chewing

I’ve never had a Christmas dinner with my family - my rare condition leaves me enraged by the sound of people chewing

A TEEN has never eaten Christmas dinner with his family due to a rare condition that leaves him enraged by the sound of people chewing. Grayson Whitaker has lived with misophonia, a condition that causes an extreme emotional reaction to certain everyday noises, since he was a child. 8 Grayson… I’ve never had a Christmas … Read more

Families urged to check for early signs of dementia in loved ones over festive break

Families urged to check for early signs of dementia in loved ones over festive break

TAKE time out from the turkey and trimmings to check for early signs of dementia in loved ones, families are being urged. The call comes as NHS figures show diagnoses in England have climbed to a record high. 2 Families are being urged to take time out from the turkey and trimmings to check for… … Read more

Tulisa reveals secret health battle that led her to flee I’m A Celeb and wrap party after ‘hyperventilating and crying’

Tulisa reveals secret health battle that led her to flee I'm A Celeb and wrap party after 'hyperventilating and crying'

TULISA has revealed the secret health battle that led to her fleeing Australia and the I’m A Celeb wrap party. N-Dubz star Tulisa, 36, confessed she was left “hyperventilating and crying” from pressure she felt and emotional exhaustion after her elimination. 4 Tulisa has revealed the secret health… Tulisa reveals secret health battle that led … Read more

I was high-functioning alcoholic mum on mission to get messed up – I wouldn’t have known if kids had fallen down stairs

I was high-functioning alcoholic mum on mission to get messed up - I wouldn't have known if kids had fallen down stairs

RACHAEL Shephard, 43, from Hampshire, admits she had a drinking problem. Here, she reveals how she tried to hold it all together for her two kids, while secretly falling apart – and how she eventually got sober. 4 Mum Rachael Shephard has opened up about her battles with drinking 4 Rachael admits… I was high-functioning … Read more

From free childcare to money off water bills, how to get help over Christmas if you’re struggling with cash

From free childcare to money off water bills, how to get help over Christmas if you're struggling with cash

MORE than a third of us are worried about the cost of Christmas this year. A nationwide poll found the average cost of festivities will be around £700, although a fifth said they will likely fall into debt to afford it, Skipton Building Society reports. 9 More than a third of us are worried about… … Read more

I’ve spent £10k on secret tweakments behind my man’s back – it left me with a bruised face but he’s none the wiser

I've spent £10k on secret tweakments behind my man's back - it left me with a bruised face but he's none the wiser

ARRIVING home after an afternoon at the beauty salon, Heather Hopkins did a twirl for her partner, Joe Gibbs.  “Notice anything different?” she asked, while a bemused Joe gave her the once-over.  8 Heather Hopkins has spent almost £10,000 on tweakments without telling her husbandCredit:… I’ve spent £10k on secret tweakments behind my man’s back … Read more