Question My hands get so dry in the cold that they feel like sandpaper. How can I keep them smooth? Answer A lack of humidity in winter can make your skin feel much drier than usual, so always wear rubber gloves in the kitchen and use conditioning handwashes rather than soaps. Keep your hand cream […]

There’s a global financial crisis going on, and lots of us are staying home instead of heading out to pricey restaurants. But staying home doesn’t have to mean no socialising or sensational entertaining! We’ve got a couple of simple, easy, delicious and best of all – cheap! – recipes that will feed your friends for […]

If your relationship is feeling comfy but a tad boring, here are 6 ways to add instant romance. (And don’t say you haven’t got time. You have 1,440 minutes in every day — how you use those minutes is up to you!) 1. Go for the classics: Overdo something. Does he love black jellybeans? Buy […]

An international scientific team has studied data collected from 50,000 Europeans and identified a genetic risk factor linked to common migraines. The researchers found that patients with a certain DNA variant affecting the regulation of a particular brain chemical, called glutamate, have a greater risk of developing migraines. In pictures: Surprising things that cause headaches […]

They’ve got bodies to admire and faces that make them the poster girls for sun cream use, these beauties are all over 50 and all look amazing. They’ve walked the red carpet for decades and have learned how to age gracefully. Sure, some of them might have had a nip or tuck but they either […]

It always feels good when you laugh so hard that you’re gasping for air. And, it usually fills us with an incredible sense of joy when we’ve shared that laughter with others. But laughter can also give us health benefits beyond feeling like we’ve given our lungs a good workout. Research shows that laughter is […]

It’s been months since we’ve had such a plethora of red carpet glamour to devour in the one sitting. Thank goodness for the 62nd Prime time Emmy Awards. The Mad Men ladies were the stars of the red carpet with January Jones’ Versace gown sparking debate from the blogosphere and Christina Hendricks cementing her place […]

One of the main reasons people are concerned about the welfare of the environment is to leave the world in good shape for future generations. But what can we teach our children to help them care for the environment? Interestingly, our food choices play a big part in caring for the environment and are something […]

Because of its spectacular scenic beauty and tame wildlife, Lord Howe Island is a South Pacific paradise.

While chemists’ shelves bulge with expensive weight-loss treatments, researchers have discovered that something as simple and cheap as drinking two glasses of water before every meal could be just as effective when trying to slim down. Instead of messing with your hormones or playing with your body’s chemistry, this weight-loss technique is childishly straightforward: the […]