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A dermatologist is warning that many popular winter “self-care” habits, from hot showers to cosy scarves and comforting food, may actually be fuelling a chronic facial skin condition affecting millions.

Everyday life plays a huge role. Work pressure, relationships, money worries and health issues all creep into our minds the moment our heads hit the pillow. And for me, there’s another factor to throw into the mix: perimenopause. The result? I’m sleep deprived, grumpy and permanently hot — not “slightly warm”, but medium-rare hot.

Despite dietary guidelines, around 80% of UK children eat less than the recommended number of vegetables, with one-third consuming less than one portion a day.

As 2026 rolls in, many of us are doing what we do best at the start of a new year: dramatically reflecting on the year just gone, romanticising a “new us”, and setting intentions that feel full of promise, at least until February.

Intuitive practices are undergoing a significant digital transformation. This shift is reshaping how these practices are accessed and experienced. It presents both opportunities and challenges in balancing tradition with innovation.

For professional HGV drivers, finding a safe and well-equipped place to stop is a vital part of every journey.

According to a January 2026 report on seaside winter getaways, Dubai is the best coastal destination to visit during this cold season.

Rhysa Phommachanh, health and skincare expert at Landys Chemist, has shared her advice on whether it’s really possible to ‘reset’ your skin in the new year and how to do it safely.

When I was a kid, my mum was a pretty good cook. My brother and I were lucky — we had a stay-at-home mum who cooked proper evening meals for us every day. Like most children, we each had our favourites… and our least favourites.

Almost SIX in ten Britons (57%) feel stuck in a rut, with as many as 43% having done the same routine of going to work, coming home, watching  telly and then going to bed for YEARS.