Health

How to Follow the Right Star

The ancient Christmas story of the Magi contains a message that can guide your modern search for happiness.

Met Office warns of cold, windy weather but white Christmas ‘highly unlikely’

No snow confirmed by 8am on Thursday but yellow weather warning for wind issued for south-west England and much of Wales

How Illegal Immigration and Government Failure Fuel Identity Theft

While the crimes may seem innocuous or something committed more in cyberspace than in everyday life, they are far from victimless law-breaking. Studies show that identity theft can often lead not just to financial pressures, but also emotional and physical stress.

Dr Alex George looks back: ‘A dying friend told me to throw myself into things more

The author and mental health campaigner on not fitting in at school, being on the Covid frontline, and how grief inspired him to help others

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Plant ‘tredges’ to boost England’s tree cover, gardeners urged

Royal Horticultural Society’s call backs government aim to increase woodland cover from 10% to at least 16.5% by 2050

My weirdest Christmas: I was 11 and braced for tension. Then I found my parents and step-parents in bed together

It was our first joint family Christmas, and I watched fearfully as my mum walked into the kitchen she had once called hers. The next 48 hours were full of surprises

NHTSA launches investigation into Tesla Model 3 emergency door handles

Updated on: December 24, 2025 / 5:33 PM EST / CBS News

This might make you happier than getting and giving gifts, experts say: It could 'trigger a release of dopamine'

Acts of kindness have consistently proven to release the feel-good chemicals in people's brains. Try volunteering this holiday season.

How to end the year right: come up with your own personal rituals

Rituals are different from routines – they elevate everyday life. Here’s how to create meaning beyond the festive season

To raise kids who are honest, use these 4 phrases: You want to make 'honesty feel safe,' says parenting expert

For many parents, catching your child in a lie can feel like a personal betrayal. Parenting expert Alyssa Bask Campbell shares what to say so that you raise confident, honest kids.

I interviewed some of the top longevity experts in 2025: 4 healthy habits they all have in common—'it's so important to get your body moving'

Implement these four daily behaviors that longevity experts prioritize to increase your chances of living longer, in good health.