How long-term stress damages your immune system
Science confirms chronic stress suppresses immunity via cortisol. Discover the difference between short-term worry and long-term health risks, and what you can do about it.
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Women quit jobs due to endometriosis, demand UK menstrual leave
Two women share their debilitating struggles with endometriosis, having quit multiple jobs. They are now campaigning for UK menstrual leave, as a petition hits 74,000 signatures.
How to Salvage a Christmas Dinner Disaster
Overcooked turkey? Soggy roasties? Our guide reveals pro tips to fix every festive cooking calamity, from Samsung's stress survey to Ina Garten's turkey revival trick.
Londoners' Top 10 Most Awkward Christmas Questions
New research reveals the personal questions ruining Christmas for Londoners. From fertility to finances, discover the top triggers and expert advice on handling festive stress.
How to Plan an Autism-Friendly Christmas
The National Autistic Society shares crucial advice for creating a calmer, more manageable festive season for autistic people and their families. Learn key strategies.
Buyside Traders' Job Fears Amid Mental Health Crisis
A new survey reveals deep anxiety among buyside traders, with 40% fearing redundancy and 70% reporting mental health struggles. Explore the pressures reshaping the City.
Freshfields gives Gen Z students resilience training
Magic Circle law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer introduces a new resilience programme for its Gen Z trainees, aiming to equip them with tools to manage workplace pressures and improve mental wellbeing. Discover how the legal sector is adapting.
What I learned from eight sober Christmases
A writer reflects on eight alcohol-free festive seasons, offering wisdom on navigating Christmas Day stress, the benefits of sobriety, and finding alternative pleasures. Discover a fresh perspective on holiday celebrations.
Study: Pretending to be happy at Christmas harms parent mental health
New research reveals UK parents risk storing up mental health problems by masking stress during the festive season. Experts advise emotional honesty and lowering unrealistic standards.
NHS trials 'liver dialysis' device for deadly ACLF
The NHS is launching a major trial of a pioneering 'liver dialysis' device called Dialive, aiming to treat acute-on-chronic liver failure and save lives. Read about this potential medical breakthrough.
Expert Tips for Stress-Free Last-Minute Christmas Gifts
Ditch the panic buying! The Guardian's Filter US team shares their top low-effort gift ideas, last-minute strategies, and horror stories to save your holiday season.
Family's 8-Year Christmas Therapy Tradition After Potato Fight
After a festive meltdown involving a thrown potato and a carving knife, one family turned to annual pre-Christmas therapy. Discover how this eight-year tradition has reshaped their holidays.
London road rage warning as Christmas exodus begins
New research reveals London drivers are most likely to panic in road rage incidents during the pre-Christmas rush. Experts warn distracted driving could lead to fines up to £5,000 and 9 penalty points. Learn five key strategies to stay safe.
7 Tips for Co-Parenting During Christmas
Navigating Christmas in a blended family? Experts and parents share seven essential strategies to reduce stress and centre children's needs for a happier festive season.
Dog groomer's heart stopped for 7 minutes due to work stress
Courtney Stocks, a 22-year-old dog groomer from Ilkeston, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest linked to a hidden heart condition and work-related stress. Her father's CPR saved her life.
Expert Advice for a Sober and Enjoyable Christmas
A psychotherapist reveals how ditching alcohol can lead to a more meaningful and less stressful festive season. Learn how planning and realism can support your sobriety goals.
I'm A Celeb stress caused drug relapse, says Iain Lee
Comedian Iain Lee reveals how the intense pressure of ITV's I'm A Celebrity led to a drug relapse after 13 years sober. He now works as a counsellor and calls for better mental health support on reality TV.
Parcel2Go: The Secret to a Stress-Free Christmas for Mums
Discover how Parcel2Go is helping UK mothers get organised for the festive season with stress-free parcel sending and a 10% discount on international shipping. Make Christmas lighter and more manageable.
Rugby's brain-damaged players wait five years for help
Five years after The Guardian first revealed the legal action, over 1,000 former rugby players with neurodegenerative conditions remain trapped in protracted court battles. Discover why progress has stalled.
Mum-of-three dies after painkiller misadventure
A Lancashire midwife and mother of three died from an accidental overdose of prescribed pain medication. The inquest heard how the combination of drugs led to fatal sedation.
10-Year Journey to Accepting a Disabled Identity
Hannah Shewan Stevens shares her 10-year struggle to call herself 'disabled' and her fight against societal stigma. On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, she calls for greater awareness and equality.
70/30 Parenting: A Less Stressful, Happier Family Life
Discover the 70/30 parenting philosophy adopted by a former GLAMOUR editor. Learn how aiming for 'good enough' 70% of the time reduces burnout and creates a healthier, more realistic family dynamic for UK parents.
The hidden stress of refillable advent calendars for parents
A decade-long struggle with reusable advent calendars reveals the impossible quest for fairness, festivity, and usefulness. Discover why one parent now starts planning in July.
Bank of England to loosen capital rules for UK banks
The Bank of England plans to lower capital requirements for major UK lenders, aiming to boost loans to households and firms. Stress tests show top banks can withstand a severe downturn.
Rage Rooms: Stress Relief or Counterproductive?
Explore the UK's rage room phenomenon where people pay to smash objects for stress relief. Experts debate whether this cathartic release actually helps mental health or fuels aggression.
Felicity Cloake's One-Hour Party Plan Revealed
Discover food writer Felicity Cloake's ingenious one-hour party plan for stress-free entertaining. Perfect recipes and tips for busy hosts wanting to impress guests effortlessly.
Ruth Codd has second leg amputation after joint damage
Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd reveals she's undergone her second below-knee amputation after years of chronic pain. The 29-year-old shares her journey and positive outlook.
Human Dog Bed £109 Off & 'So Relaxing'
Debenhams slashes £109 off a faux fur human dog bed praised for its comfort and stress relief. Discover this unique 'pet bed for humans' deal now.
Life Without Sleep: An Insomniac's Daily Struggle
Hannah Townsend shares her lifelong battle with insomnia, a condition affecting one in three Brits. Discover the physical and mental toll, and why experts say it's a serious, treatable health issue.
Rage Rooms Boom: 90% of Customers Are Women
Demand for rage rooms is surging across the UK, with 90% of customers being women. Discover why women are seeking cathartic release and explore the data behind the growing gender anger gap.
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