New year’s resolutions are fraught with hidden jeopardy, says Clare Hunt

Some people begin their new year with a cold plunge into the sea/lake/river, gasping and possibly grinning, nipples like coat hooks. We see you Blue Tits – and we wave supportively from the shoreline,

We can’t predict exactly how you’ll be feeling as the year comes to a close, but our best guess is that you’ll be in need of a breather. Because for many of us, 2025 has not been painless. Political t

At 50, I thought wine was my way to relax, reward myself, and connect with friends. But when life became harder to balance, I realised alcohol was holding me back – and discovered that going alcohol-f

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