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When you’re uptight and pressed for time, this simple yoga posture will offer you instant rest and a recharge — even at your desk. Sitting in a chair with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, lean forward with your trunk and rest your head and arms on a desk or table. Tuck […]

Deck the halls — and hit the shopping mall — without straining your back. This exercise targets upper and middle back muscles, that tire quickly when you’re on your feet all day, and helps increase endurance to maintain good posture and reduce the risk of injury to your back. Holding a 2kg weight in each […]

Queensland's theme parks are a great way to entertain the whole family on holidays. Dreamworld, Space Walker and Sea World will turn everyday reality into fantasy.

Question My brows need shaping, but I have no idea how to do that to suit my face. Can you help? Renee, Vic. Answer Beautifully groomed eyebrows can make a huge difference to your appearance. Estée Lauder brow specialist Diana Schofield from the Estée Lauder Brow Bar at Myer, Sydney, says, “The most important rule […]

Question I have small, deep-set eyes. How can I make them look bigger? L. Tran, West Perth, WA Answer Make-up artist Napoleon Perdis says, “When it comes to making up your eyes, aim to keep them fresh and open in appearance. It is best to use highlight colours, such as pearls and shimmers [try Napoleon […]

Everyone experiences daily hair loss to some degree — it’s part of the normal hair cycle, which goes through growth and resting phases. According to David Salinger, director of the International Society of Trichologists (hair and scalp specialists), we lose an average of about 60 to 70 hairs each day. While this is completely normal, […]

Question It’s that time of year and I’m busy in the kitchen preparing Christmas treats galore, however, I’m having trouble achieving the perfect Christmas fruit cake. After it’s cooked, I find that the bottom of the cake is burnt and the top of the cake has large cracks in it. Can you tell me what […]

It seems we haven’t heard too much about HIV/AIDS lately. However AIDS Awareness Week runs from Friday, November 24 to World AIDS Day on Friday, December 1. Fittingly, the theme is ‘HIV/AIDS — Let’s talk about it: many faces, different stories.’ Here are some fascinating facts and figures about HIV/AIDS, compiled by the AIDS Trust […]

Forget peace on earth and goodwill to all men: Christmas can be a nightmare. Here’s how to rise above the pressure: Shop smart Resist the temptation to spend, spend, spend. Do-it-yourself gifts, like a framed photo or homemade jam, not only save you money, they mean more than shop-bought items. Other money-saving ideas include having […]