13 h. ago Star Paws: Even dogs get SAD – here’s how to help your pooch beat winter blues

With the nights drawing in, even the cheeriest of pups can find their tails starting to sag. Luckily Star Paws columnist Catherine Lamb is here with some helpful advice

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46 h. ago 'I'm a pet expert and these 5 dog breeds are depressed if they show this one sign'

As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, some dog breeds are more prone to the winter blues than others - and there are a few signs to look out for

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4 d. ago Brits told to stop boozing and eat salads to beat the Winter blues

Boffins said people shouldn’t turn to booze and sugary treats to get them through the gloomy winter months in favour of leafy greens, unsalted nuts and green tea

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4 d. ago 'Biggest ever' Black Friday holiday sale with money off trips to Morocco, Budapest and France

Travel fans can get a range of high quality trips to beat the winter blues

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5 d. ago Zara Tindall dons blue to brave the winter weather at Cheltenham

The 44-year-old daughter of Princess Anne was photographed presenting jockey James King with a bottle of Moët Champagne after his victory in the Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase.

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6 d. ago Protect your dog from common winter infection with tips from our Star Paws expert

It’s not just people that get sniffles in the winter – your dog could end up with a nasty case of kennel cough, says Star Paws columnist Catherine Lamb

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6 d. ago Destination with November sea warm enough to swim in that's budget

As the UK is hit by cold and wet weather, many Brits are looking to escape the winter blues by booking a last-minute holiday abroad - and one travel expert has shared his top recommendations

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8 d. ago James Van Der Beek to sell Dawson’s Creek ‘treasures’ to pay for cancer treatment

Actor, 48, who revealed colorectal cancer diagnosis last year, to also auction memorabilia from Varsity BluesActor James Van Der Beek will once again be selling collector’s items from some of his beloved films and TV shows, including Dawson’s Creek, to help pay for his treatment for colorectal cancer. “I’ve been storing these treasures for years, waiting for the right time to do something with them, and with all of the recent unexpected twists and turns life has presented recently, it’s clear that the time is now,” Van Der Beek told People.The collection, which includes an outfit he wore in the Dawson’s Creek pilot, and a hat featured in the 1999 film Varsity Blues, will be auctioned at Propstore’s annual Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, which runs from 5 December to 7 December. Continue reading...

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1 week ago As the dark, cold nights close in... is street lighting to blame for our winter blues?

Research found people with depression during the winter months were more likely to live in areas flooded with artificial outdoor lighting than places where the nights are darker.

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2 w. ago How scientists are shining light on the biology behind seasonal affective disorder

Researchers tracking large cohorts are discovering the effects of sleep, light and therapy on people impacted by winter’s arrivalFor some, the darkening days of autumn bring more than the annual ritual of reviving woolly jumpers and turning on the central heating. As the evenings close in and the mornings grow murky, energy ebbs and a heavy sadness settles in.Although seasonal affective disorder (Sad) was only formally recognised by psychiatrists in the 1980s, the link between the seasons, mood and vitality has long been observed. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Fighting the winter blues? Here are some of the best hot chocolate spots in London

Fighting the winter blues? Here are some of the best hot chocolate spots in London  Stylist

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3 w. ago The 7 best winter sun holiday destinations less than six hours from the UK

From Malta to Morocco, these are the best sun-soaked shores to beat the winter blues

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3 w. ago 10 best SAD lamps to banish the winter blues, tried and tested

Mood-boosting light therapy can help to brighten the dreariest time of year

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3 w. ago The winter sun holiday destinations that are only a few hours away

These winter sun destinations are perfect for beating the winter blues – and take only a few hours to fly to

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3 w. ago Feeling the winter blues? Experts have a hack that actually helps

In January, Americans feeling ‘very satisfied’ with their personal lives hit a new 24-year low

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3 w. ago The top five places in the UK where you get the most hours of sunlight as clocks change

TODAY is the day, the clocks have changed and while Brits get an extra hour of sleep, it's going to get darker in the UK. The clocks in the UK have gone back by one hour marking the end of British Summer Time - but to ditch the winter blues, head to these destinations in...

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3 w. ago How learning better sleep hygiene can help beat the winter blues

Better sleep hygiene could provide a welcome boost for both mood and energy after the clocks go back. Emilie Lavinia turns to the experts for their tips

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3 w. ago Bodyclock light that 'helps winter blues' hits lowest price in six months

One shopper said the lamp has 'changed my life'

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4 w. ago Star Paws: ‘Six things you need to know before walking your dog after dark this winter’

The days are getting shorter – but are you ready for those after-dark dog walks? Plus: get to know a cavy this Guinea Pig Awareness Week

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4 w. ago Psychologist reveals 10 'hacks' to beat the winter blues ahead of clocks going back

The days are getting shorter and darker - so no wonder why you're feeling a bit blue. However, top TV psychologist Emma Kenny is here to help you fend off those groggy feelings

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