Only one in 200 problem gamblers in England get specialist treatment Government agency say that 1.6 million people could benefit from help as charities claim planned statutory levy on industry is inadequate
Bye-bye booze! Five ways to have a fun, fabulous, totally dry Christmas Many people want to enjoy the festivities without drinking – but come up against relentless pressure. Here is how to resist temptation
A Christmas that changed me: I ended up on all fours in A&E having my buttocks syringed It was just a cup of steaming mint tea – but when it spilled into my lap and onto my seat, the enormous blisters were inevitable
Just say no: 13 ways to get out of everything – from extra work to Christmas parties Do you yearn to set strong boundaries, but are scuppered by a lifelong tendency to people-please? Here is how to stop now
14 hours a night: should we all sleep as much as Dakota Johnson? The actor says sleep is her top priority in life, followed by meditation, working out and a lot of baths. Sounds lovely – but is it wise to double your rest?
I’m a fortysomething runner. Can I become a flexible person in a month? Tired of being the loser who couldn’t touch her toes, I consulted the stretching experts for an easy-does-it entry into bendiness
Is it a cold, a super cold or Covid? And should I carry on regardless? The lurgy rules used to be clear. But now, if you want to go anywhere with a runny nose, you have to get your excuses in early, writes Zoe Williams
My orgasms are barely perceptible – and I am losing my libido I still feel excitement during sex but the climax is very disappointing. What is wrong with me?
Totally unplugged: a digital detox holiday in Cheshire Would a stay in a remote off-grid cabin – with phones locked away – be respite from the madness of the Christmas season for this young family?