‘Alcohol affects every organ’: hangovers and how to survive them

As the party season kicks in, so will the effects of having one too many. Here are the sobering facts behind hangovers and tactics that might help you avoid them

‘It’s hard not to get caught in the act’: meet the people who help total strangers

Charitable donations peak in December, but what about the rest of the year? Sally Howard meets the people dedicated to random acts of kindness – and learns why giving anonymously is even better for you

I’m heartbroken to miss Christmas with my family – but want to inspire girls with this huge challenge

While my husband and two children celebrate Christmas without me, I will be rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic

My dad never lost his temper – except for one Christmas in the 70s …

He was so angry he could pick up red-hot coals with his bare hands. And all because of my Auntie Marj

‘Cook, bake, puzzles’: readers’ tips for coping with Covid Christmas blues

With many festive plans axed, Guardian readers share how they stay positive during trying times

Seasonal makeover: from couch potato to festive diva

Lockdown has not been kind to our beautiful selves, but now it is time to shape up. Emma Beddington gets to work on her pre-Christmas, full-body makeover. But where to begin?