If you’re trying to have a baby, it might be a good idea to keep an eye on your partner’s cola intake, as a Danish researchers have found that big cola drinkers can have sperm counts up to 30 percent lower than normal. Researchers at Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, were looking for a link between […]

You've polished off the last off the chocolate eggs, which means Easter is officially over. Now it's time to get your body and finances back into shape.

Every woman knows her man can act like he’s on his deathbed at the mere hint of a sniffle, but there could be some truth to “man flu”, according to new research. Scientists (male scientists, we might add) claim to have dispelled the man flu myth by saying that men are more susceptible to disease […]

Smiling has long been credited with brightening up people’s lives, but new US research claims that it can even help prolong them. The new study has added weight to the belief that a happy disposition — shown in the face by wide grins and deep laughter lines — translates into longer life expectancy, the UK’s […]

It may sound unlikely to most health-conscious Australians, but chomping down on a high-fat breakfast of fried bacon, sausages, eggs, mushrooms and all the rest could actually be the healthiest way to start your day. According to US scientists, the traditional full-English breakfast is better for your heart, weight and blood pressure than carbohydrate-heavy cereals, […]

A bold lip with school girl hair combination, an eau natural look and statement eye make-up were the looks on runway 5, 6 and 7. Runway 5 The look: All the focus is on the lips, bold and gorgeous and bold in a radiant orange shade. Eyes are kept soft with only a touch of […]

The old cliché that people “let themselves go” after getting married has been given some scientific backing by researchers in Greece. Married couples were found to be twice as likely to become fat or obese as their single counterparts, according to a new study. Scientists from Salonica and Ioannina universities found that married women were […]

The hair and make-up looks on the LMFF runways were breathtaking. Take a look at how you can create them for yourself at home (with a little bit of practice) Runway 1 The look: A classic look, flawless skin with a strong red lip vamped up with a wash of bronze lipgloss. A soft golden […]

Lettuce is one of the world’s most popular vegetables and is commonly used in salads. There are thousands of different types of lettuce available. Some of the more common lettuce varieties include: Butter: a soft leaf lettuce that has a bright green head and a mild flavour. Cos: this is a crisp pale green lettuce […]

When up-and-coming lawyer Barack Obama met Michelle Robinson, he was blown away. She, on the other hand, resisted his offer of a date, but he never gave up trying to win her over. Here, CHRISTOPHER ANDERSEN reveals the intimate details of how the future US president wooed his First Lady and why she fell under […]