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AFTER a gluttonous few days, it’s likely that your gut is feeling the effects of Christmas feasting. But a case of the trumps is never ideal – especially when you’re in a situation where you just need your guts to play ball.2Farts smell really bad? You may want to get that checked outCredit: ShutterstockHave you ever worried that you fart too much, or that they smell abnormally bad?The foods you eat and your digestion play a huge role in how gassy you are, as well as the type of gas you’re emitting. After all, sometimes it’s just scent-free wind that slips…

TUCKED away in London’s posh Belgravia neighbourhood is a hi-tech hotel that has ‘smart beds’ worth as much as a house deposit.I’m The Sun’s resident tech expert, and I spent a night in the gadget-laden Eccleston Square Hotel earlier this month.11Eccleston Square Hotel is a hi-tech haven nestled in the heart of BelgraviaCredit: Eccleston Square Hotel11The Sun’s tech editor Sean Keach very willingly tests out the massage feature on a £30,000 bedCredit: Sean Keach / The Sun11The hotel is packed with gizmos – but still manages to look classy and refinedCredit: Eccleston Square HotelFrom the outside, you’d never guess that…

IT’S not just your nan that can go overboard on the sherry at this time of year. We can all end up having one too many Baileys or find we’ve polished off a whole bottle of Prosecco without realising… 3For those with a drink problem though, the party doesn’t end on New Year – even if the fun stopped a while ago. If that’s the case with one of your loved ones, it’s easy to stick your head in the sand and just write their behaviour off over the festive period.After all, isn’t it normal to have one too many drinks at the…

TELLY lovers have been warned they could face a hefty £1,000 fine over a simple mistake when streaming.Devices like Fire Sticks and smart TVs are ever popular, providing access to platforms including Netflix and Amazon Prime.2Don’t forget you need a TV Licence to watch live shows – even when streamingCredit: GettyThe world of streaming has largely been focused on pre-recorded shows and movies which make them exempt from TV Licence requirements.But with even more live events popping up online, Brit viewers may accidentally be falling foul of the rules – and face a fine if a TV Licencing inspector comes…

CHRISTMAS can be a hectic time, with the pressure to buy gifts, cook large meals, and travel to see family.But like any time of year, it’s important to recognise any issues with your health.4With an estimated 5.6million people living with diabetes in the UK, and cases continuing to rise, a doctor has warned of the risk of the condition at Christmas time, along with signs to look out for.Diabetes can lead to serious health complications, like heart attack and stroke, if left untreated.High blood sugar levels can result in type 2 diabetes, and there are a number of things at…

EPIC Games Store gives away free games every week, but things are ramping up for the holiday season.While Epic offers PC gamers free games on a weekly basis, there will be a free game every day over the holiday season.3Epic Games will give away a free mystery game every day over the holiday periodCredit: Epic Games3Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is the first free game3Death Stranding is one of the highlights of previous Epic giveawaysCredit: Kojima ProductionsStarting on Thursday, December 19, 2024, PC players can grab a free mystery game every day until January 2.There will be 16…

AS YOU pass round heaped and steaming plates of turkey, spuds and stuffing, it can be hard to imagine that your Christmas dinner poses any risk. But Christmas cooks are being warned to be extra careful this festive season – as dangers on the plate and in the kitchen could pose a serious hazard to both you and your family.6One in 20 people end up in A&E over Christmas, research showsTwo in five Brits have suffered from a Christmas calamity in their lifetime, according to medical experts from King Edward VII’s Hospital.One in 20 people end up in A&E over…

A NASA spacecraft is getting ready for a record-setting “closest-ever flight” to the Sun on Christmas Eve.The Parker Solar Probe launched back in 2018 to examine our local star – and will give scientists a very special Christmas gift this year.9Nasa’s Parker Solar Probe is preparing to make its closest approach to the SunCredit: NASA9The probe will reach as close as 3.8 million miles from the Sun’s surface – protected by a 160lb heat shieldCredit: NASAIt’s set to fly just 3.8 million miles from the surface of the Sun.That might sound like a lot, but it’s a stone’s throw given…

TAKE time out from the turkey and trimmings to check for early signs of dementia in loved ones, families are being urged.The call comes as NHS figures show diagnoses in England have climbed to a record high.2Families are being urged to take time out from the turkey and trimmings to check for early signs of dementia in loved onesCredit: Getty2Stephen Kinnock said a timely diagnosis was vital to ensure patients could get the care they needed as early as possibleCredit: AlamyAlmost 500,000 have been told they have the condition — up 19,416 from November last year.NHS England dementia clinical director…

CHRISTMAS is a time for sharing gifts, food, merriment, kisses under the mistletoe – and your Wi-Fi.Of course, the more people there are under one roof, the more pressure is placed on your bandwidth. 2Christmas lights are a common but perhaps unexpected blockade on your internet signalCredit: Getty2Although the kitchen is usually full of festive action, it is also brimming with Wi-Fi-blocking objects, like the microwave, oven, fridge, or a Bluetooth speakerCredit: AlamyTo avoid disaster – or, not being able to tune into the final Gavin & Stacy special on Christmas day without iPlayer buffering – follow these four essential…