A study by Australia’s Bond University in conjunction with scientists in the Netherlands found that there was a significant risk of “over-diagnosis” and therefore over-medication. Researchers said the wider classification of symptoms for ADHD – attention deficit hyperactive disorder – in the psychiatric manual used in the profession has led to a steep rise in […]

She’s got one of the most famous manes in Hollywood but it hasn’t always been as well-groomed as it is today. When Nicole Kidman burst into the spotlight in 1983 cult classic BMX Bandits her ginger afro was almost bigger than she was. As the unruly 1980s and 1990s made way for the super-sleek 2000s, […]

She’s 67 years old but Cher hasn’t let her age stop her for posing for a sexy album cover pop stars 40 years younger than her would be proud of. The singing superstar tweeted several images from the cover shoot for her new EP Closer To The Truth. In the saucy pictures, a platinum blonde […]

While dieters grumble about being constantly hungry, new research has shown that being in a state of hunger can actually make you happy. Grehlin is a hormone that our bodies produce when we are in need of more calories and creates that feeling of hunger we all know too well. Yet a study published in […]

Write each of your children’s names on a brown paper bag and put into it any of their photos that don’t make the family album. In years to come, you’ll have a treasured selection of pictures to give to each child on a special occasion, such as a 21st birthday.

Yes, love does come first, but sometimes money matters get in the way. Find out if you and your partner are financially compatible by asking yourselves these six questions.

Escaping the day-to-day routine of domestic drudgery - however briefly - is one of great attractions of a cruise, discovers Mike Dolan.

Flowerbeds generally fall into two categories: weed-filled or wonderful. Weeds are always waiting to pounce on flowerbeds. They grow faster than flowers and cope with heat, cold and drought better. So how do you keep your flowerbeds stunning but weed-free? Follow these steps and you’ll have a spectacular garden in no time. 1. Don’t be […]

Autumn’s leaves have fallen, the garden is looking bare, and those pots of bright blooms in the supermarket look terribly tempting. Should you … or shouldn’t you? The case for buying potted bloomers Potted flowers will usually stay bright and blooming for longer than a bunch of flowers. With luck your potted bloomers will give […]

Keli Lane has been jailed for at least 13 years and five months for murdering her newborn baby Tegan. The former water polo champion was sentenced in the NSW Supreme Court today. Justice Anthony Whealy set a maximum term of 18 years, with no possibility of parole until 2023. Lane, 35, was found guilty last […]