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Question: My 8-year-old Tortie appears to have developed bulimia over the past year. She guzzles down her food and usually looks at guzzling down my other cats’ food as well whenever she gets the opportunity. She is the only one that begs at our dinner table and is a real greedy-guts. Then she vomits a […]

Question: Ms. Zavaglia, I was wondering if you could recommend a good men’s shaving line. My wife continues to buy me many products that don’t seem to work. I continue to get razor burn and ingrown hairs! Please help! Warm Regards from the USA! Anthony Pisano Answer: Hi Anthony, Have you tried the Nivea For […]

Steve Irwin often spoke with his hands. Every “Crikey” or “Get a look at this little beauty” that tumbled from his mouth was punctuated with a flourish. It was with these hands — “as big as an orangutan’s,” says his widow, Terri — that Steve grappled with the crocs that made him an international star. […]

Not long ago, he was on top of the world, newly married to movie star Nicole Kidman. Now, singer Keith Urban is locked up in rehab and everyone wants to know why. J Randy Taraborrelli investigates. The scene unfolds in West Hollywood, California. A woman parks her Mercedes in front of a gym, gets out […]

Exclusive extract from The Consequences of Marriage by Isla Dewar (Headline). These days, the allotment, with its winding brick paths, small white picket fences and vibrant flowerbeds, was a little neglected. Weeds had pushed up through the cracks in the path, and the small shed where the tools were kept, and where Bibi sat by […]

[Photographed by Rob Palmer.] Materials 1 bundle of 2mm round rattan core cane tape measure scissors kitchen string 2 x bundles of raffia 2.5m thin coloured ribbon flowers/foliage (either fresh or artificial) Method Measure and cut the cane into 1m lengths. Arrange the cut lengths into a circular form, about 3cm thick, ensuring the cut […]

As you get set for Christmas day, it’s time to look at the health benefits of cranberries. Think of the berry as more than just something you turn into a sauce. What are cranberries? A native of North America, these bright red berries have long been enjoyed by American Indians, accustomed to eating them fresh […]

The news seems to be getting better and better about Omega 3. Not only are they a confirmed heart health friend, they’re also being widely studied for their benefits on mental well-being, arthritis management and behaviour problems in children. But there’s also exciting news in the area of exercise, especially for anyone who wants to […]

Before you reach for an antacid tablet, try these three natural remedies: Press the point Acupressure is a quick way to stop acid rising into your oesophagus. To find the right point, place two fingertips about four inches above your navel. Gently press on this spot until you feel relief. Line your stomach Certain herbs […]

When you drink too much alcohol, your liver — which is responsible for detoxifying your body — is overwhelmed by dealing with the breakdown product, called acetaldehyde, and that’s what creates the horrible feeling. The other main reason is dehydration, because alcohol robs your body of water. In addition to time-honoured ploys such as eating […]