The progress the world makes in technology is huge, but much of it seems geared towards making our lives more sedentary. Smartphones, computers and remote working mean less movement for us and our chi

Snuggling on the sofa after a Chinese takeaway, I soaked up the festive spirit. Fairy lights twinkling on the tree, presents wrapped and piled up underneath – I was all set for the big day. ‘I can’t w

Aaaah, Christmas. That magical time of joy, wonder and goodwill to all mankind. But is it, really? Surely I can’t be the only person to find being rammed into confined places with extended family, lam

I’M bored.” Ruth looked up from her magazine. How could something so crammed with TV programme listings have so little in it? “There’s nothing on, Max,” she said. Her husband turned his head. “Nothing

RIGHT. I have come to a decision,” Mel said one weekend, as she cleared away the breakfast things. “In that case, I’m off. Bye, Mum, see you later!” “Wait, Seth. Stay exactly where you are! You have n

“Christmas for me is all about family and [this one] feels like the end of an era. I host the whole family, and when I got with Pete my brother and sister, John and Elle, were nine and six. Now they’v