3 h. ago Animal experts share warning sign your dog is stressed this Christmas

Christmas can be a overwhelming for dogs

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10 h. ago Animal experts warns of warning sign your dog is stressed this Christmas

Dogs can feel overwhelmed by the chaos of Christmas Day, and it is important to recognise the signs

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22 h. ago Ultimate Christmas car playlist: 25 expertly chosen songs 'guaranteed' to boost your mood

Music psychologist Dr Claire Renfrew has created the 'World's Happiest Christmas Car Playlist', designed to help keep everyone smiling during stressful holiday journeys

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30 h. ago 'I'm a vet nurse and there's 4 signs Christmas is leaving your dog stressed'

Households transform into whirlwinds of gift wrap, booming tunes, and jubilant visitors during Christmas. However, whilst you're caught up in the celebrations, what's really going through your dog's mind amidst all the mayhem?

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48 h. ago Expert chef shares tips to make Christmas dinner preparation stress

A survey of 2,000 adults who cook Christmas dinner found the biggest challenges and timing secrets, with chef Sam Holland sharing advice on how to make the process as smooth as possible

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67 h. ago Slay bell bling as Brits stress about picking the perfect Christmas party outfit

Primark has set up Slay-TMs in three cities to come to the rescue of revellers facing last minute style slip-ups as ATM-style rescue stations will stock free party essentials

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4 d. ago Mum finishes cooking her Christmas dinner a month in advance to save time on the big day

Claire Gillies says her method saves time, money, and stress on Christmas day

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4 d. ago Simplify Christmas Day cooking with these expert tips for a stress

A study has shown the lengths people go to in order to make sure their Christmas dinner is a success - but some simple tips could make the whole process much more stress-free

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4 d. ago Expert tips for a calmer Christmas as exact moment stress reaches peak revealed

A wellness expert has shared his top tips to have a stress-free Christmas as new research shows over half of Brits crave rest on Christmas Day

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4 d. ago Full list of retailer Christmas return dates to avoid unwanted gifts this festive season

A consumer expert has shared the last return dates for Christmas gifts to ease shopping stress this year.

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5 d. ago My family is full of narcissists — here's how I'll survive this Christmas

Drunk uncles, cruel sister-in-laws and attention-seeking siblings — for many Christmas is a stressful endurance test, but there are simple techniques that can help

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6 d. ago Start your Christmas food prep NOW! You can save time on the big day by cooking and freezing your veg, spuds and even gravy with these fail

The Batch Lady Suzanne Mulholland shares her fail-safe short cuts for a stress-free Christmas, from how to prepare and freeze all the festive veg, to the delicious gravy you can make in November.

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7 d. ago Five simple 'tricks' to ensure you decorate your Christmas tree 'like a pro'

Decorating the Christmas tree is often a stressful time but one woman has shared her top 'tricks' that will ensure you decorate your tree like a pro and avoid any unnecessary frustrations

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7 d. ago Decorate your Christmas tree 'like a pro' with these 5 simple tips

If decorating the Christmas tree has been a stressful affair in your household in the past, you may wish to take note of one festive woman's top five 'simple tricks'

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8 d. ago Scotland’s House of Bruar – the expert's festive gift guide by Director Lorna

With so much choice, and everyone wanting something different, Christmas shopping can be incredibly stressful. We challenged Lorna Meikle, Director at the iconic House of Bruar, to come up with the perfect present for everyone on your Christmas list!

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9 d. ago Picking out your Christmas tree this weekend? This is how to choose one that can boost your health... and help banish festive stress

Christmas brings with it a rich tapestry of aromas-and one in particular has been scientifically proven to boost your health.

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2 w. ago 'I'm a dog trainer – never hug your pet if they show eight telling signs'

Dog trainer Alan Peiro has posted a video on TikTok warning dog owners that hugs are not always a sign of affection for dogs - and might instead make them feel stressed and anxious

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4 w. ago Cardiff University staff speak of stress and worry as they are handed redundancy notices weeks from Christmas

More than 1,000 members of staff say they have been effectively issued with redundancy notices, but the university is insisting there are jobs for everyone

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