The loneliness epidemic
Loneliness affects one in 10 of us, according to a report out today, and for some the cure can be found in a garden shed
Emotional wellbeing
Emotional Wellbeing can improve day to day living, work, relationships as well as both physical & emotional health. Discover more about Emotional Wellbeing.
The rise of the super-skinny mannequin
Designer Mark Fast made fashion history this year, when he used size 14 models on his catwalk. Two months later, Calvin Klein announced its decision to ban size 0–2 models, opting for size 2–4 (UK size 4–6) models instead. It’s a far cry from the average UK size, but it's a step in the right […]
The great lipstick/lip gloss debate
A discussion on the beauty desk about lip glosses and how they are perceived went something like this: Lipstick is mature, glamorous and for women who want to be taken seriously (sentiments of the beauty director and editor). Lip gloss is for teenage girls and WAG wannabes but gives you an amazing pout (me)
Why overweight people finish last
Don’t think you make snap judgements about others because of their weight? A new report reveals that even five-year-olds do. And here’s the test to prove it…
Going veggie was easier than I thought
Reluctant environmentalist Catherine Jones goes cold turkey and gives up meat for a month
To smell or not to smell?
What’s your favourite scent? Is it the smell of freshly cut grass, the waft of a bacon sandwich or the aroma of the latest Chanel perfume? Would you be willing to give those up in exchange for a longer life? Scientists from the University of Michigan have found that cutting off a fruit fly’s ability […]
