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Question: What is the lifespan of mice? Danuta Elliott Answer: Poor little mice don’t grace this earth for very long. The lifespan of the average pet mouse is 18 months to two years, but they occasionally live up to three or four years. While some people shriek at the sight of them or think they […]

By Annette Campbell Stuck for a really good Christmas gift idea? How about the chance to save someone’s life? The Australian Red Cross Blood Service is making a special holiday-time plea for us all to take a little time to give some precious blood. “Many of our regular blood donors take a well-earned holiday,” says […]

There’s no need to hit the gym … here’s how the celebrities get fit and have fun doing it.

Most women’s bodies are one of two shapes — apple or pear. Here’s how to recognise which category you fall into, then choose a diet plan that fits … The apples and pears diet might sound as though it’s all about eating fruit but, in fact, it’s based on the theory that identifying your body […]

Woman’s Day asked Healthy Chef and personal trainer Teresa Cutter, author of hot new book 80/20 Diet, for her tips on feeling fantastic this festive season. Most of us put on a few kilos over the Christmas period due to nibbling between meals, drinking more alcohol and exercising less. I’ve come up with 10 survival […]

This new diet promises an added bonus … as you lose weight you’ll look younger too! Are you looking for weight loss and glowing skin? Dr Nicholas Perricone could be the expert to turn to! The American dermatologist and skincare guru has branched out into the diet market and has been getting great results with […]

I’ve never been very lucky in love. I’ve gone from one failed relationship to the next, which is definitely not a good way to be. One year I made a New Year’s resolution to go without men for six months. I made it to two before I was back to my old bad habits. This […]

A little grated cheese sprinkled on top of their food will encourage fussy cats to eat. Works for my fussy Ragdoll! Lynette Harper

By Lucy Hine The beautiful Persian is a quiet, gentle and sweet-natured cat that is well-behaved. Most think this is a cat that only enjoys a life of luxury, but the truth is this breed is happy to be anywhere where it’s loved and cared for. The Persian’s soft and luxurious fur comes in a […]

Exclusive extract from Love and Other Impossible Pursuits by Ayelet Waldman. In the Olivia books, it still doesn’t matter if the little white pig is not at all sleepy. She still has to take a nap. William, however, is under no such compulsion. His mother has decreed that since William’s imagination is so “activated,” since […]