2 h. ago How bringing up daughters could help protect you from dementia

They believe this is because daughters tend to give better emotional support to parents which reduces their social isolation - a major risk factor for the incurable condition.

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2 d. ago What happened next: Valerie the dachshund taught us how to survive – and thrive

We could learn a lot from the pampered sausage dog who became a canine Bear Grylls. Perhaps all of us are capable of more than we might expectWho among us hasn’t yearned, at least momentarily, to cast off the trappings of our comfortable lives and live wild, unfettered and free? This year someone showed us the way: a charismatic Aussie sausage dog (I believe that’s “snag” in local vernacular). Whether you already carry Valerie the miniature dachshund’s story in your heart or managed, somehow, to miss the pint-sized phenomenon’s incredible journey, join me as we revisit this heart-warming tale.In November 2023, Valerie was a one-year-old “absolute princess” of a pup – those are the words of her emotional support human, Georgia Gardner, who received the sausage as a graduation gift. A diminutive 15cm high, she needed a ramp to help her get into bed in her New South Wales home and wore a pink sweater in chilly weather, with matching pink collar and lead. But Valerie chose to swap her p...

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1 week ago Strictly's Dianne Buswell flooded with support after emotional Christmas reunion update

Dianne and her boyfriend Joe Sugg travelled to Australia after the BBC dancing competition's final

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1 week ago How much do YOU rely on AI? Doctors issue warning over increasing numbers choosing chatbots over 'real' friends

Doctors have raised the alarm over the increasing number of young adults turning to AI chatbots for emotional support and health advice, ahead of the festive season.

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1 week ago Amber Davies issues emotional tribute to boyfriend Ben Joyce for support on Strictly journey

Amber Davies thanked her family and her boyfriend, Ben Joyce, for the support they've provided her on her Strictly Come Dancing journey.

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2 w. ago Third of UK citizens have used AI for emotional support, research reveals

AI Security Institute report finds most common type of AI tech used was general purpose assistants such as ChatGPT and Amazon AlexaA third of UK citizens have used artificial intelligence for emotional support, companionship or social interaction, according to the government’s AI security body.The AI Security Institute (AISI) said nearly one in 10 people used systems like chatbots for emotional purposes on a weekly basis, and 4% daily. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Alun Wyn Jones tears up on Celebrity MasterChef after rugby career question

The former Welsh captain became emotional as he spoke of the support he's had from rugby fans over the years

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2 w. ago A potato is for life, not just for Christmas | Emma Beddington

Yes, we love our roasties – but have we really explored the spud’s potential as a gift, an aesthetic, a mood?All I want for Christmas is the Nairn Museum potato flask. Showcased as part of the Highland museum’s virtual Advent calendar on Instagram last week, it’s a late-18th-century Staffordshire pottery flask – to be filled with strong drink and used to toast a safe journey for a traveller – shaped like a very realistic, knobbly spud, complete with green bits. The benefactor who donated the flask apparently explained it was so ugly that no one in his family wanted to inherit it.More than 15,000 Instagram likers beg to differ, including me: I desperately covet this beauteous and useful tuber, surely the ideal emotional support accessory for the season’s more trying social engagements. As the museum’s representative explains, the potato was “seen as a very fashionable vegetable” back then, and I think we need to think hard about that: why isn’t it now? It might be the most valuable p...

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3 w. ago Coronation Street cast rush to support Jane Danson after emotional marriage announcement

Coronation Street star Jane Danson has been flooded with support after sharing a marriage announcement online

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3 w. ago Couple gobsmacked by what they found hidden behind bushes in garden of new home

A Kent couple were left stunned after realising the spacious amount of land that came with their newly-purchased property included a hidden extra amongst overgrowth in the back garden

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3 w. ago Outlander's Sam Heughan bids emotional goodbye as fans praise 'amazing' new role

Outlander star Sam Heughan has been inundated with support from fans after posting an emotional Instagram goodbye to his five-star role away from Jamie Fraser

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3 w. ago Couple stunned as 'emotional support' pug Roger caught up in library mix

Angela and Richard Thompson adopted Roger as an emotional support animal to help with Richard's health and wellbeing

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3 w. ago Strictly fans say star 'should be ashamed' as major Balvinder Sopal prediction made

Fnas of the BBC One dance show flooded Balvinder with support following her emotional appearance in the ballroom

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4 w. ago I’m A Celeb star's tears as they recall ‘not wanting to be here’ in heartbreaking admission

Fans rushed to support one I'm a Celebrity star as they emotionally opened up about dark times

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4 w. ago Emotional Support Dogs 2025: Theseare the 10 best breeds of adorable dog for those struggling with anxiety and mental health

If you are looking for a dog that will benefit your mental health, these are the breeds that you should have on your list.

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4 w. ago Gardeners' World's Monty Don pays emotional tribute after heartbreaking loss

Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don has been flooded with support after sharing an emotional Instagram tribute to his dog

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4 w. ago BBC Gardeners' World's Monty Don inundated with support over emotional tribute

Gardeners' World host Monty Don has been inundated with support from his fans after sharing a moving tribute on social media

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4 w. ago Gogglebox fans rush to support Dave and Shirley after emotional update on beloved dog

Gogglebox stars Dave and Shirley Griffiths have been inundated with support from fans after they shared an emotional update on their beloved dog Rupert

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