Lifestyle and good vibes
How to make your perfume last
When we spray ourselves with perfume before leaving the house, we want the smell to last throughout the day. But it sometimes feels like the scent disappears within no time [...]
Consuming yoghurt ‘lowers risk of lung cancer’
Yoghurt consumption has been linked to a reduced risk of lung cancer. Researchers from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee analysed data from 1.44 million people who participated [...]
Drinking tea linked to efficient brain organisation
A cup of tea is a morning ritual for many people around the world. So, here's some good news for those who can't do without their daily brew - researchers have discovered that [...]
Giambattista Valli x H&M 2019
Giambattista Valli refused to let his H&M collaboration 'be a parody' (Cover) - Fashion - 2019-10-14 09:00 Giambattista Valli was determined for his H&M collaboration to be "totally faithful" to his iconic designs. [...]
Kindness is ‘top priority’ in a long-term partner
As the saying goes, it's "cool to be kind." And according to a new study from academics at Swansea University, the concept is particularly relevant in relation to what we look for in [...]
Kratom: ‘unsafe’ as herbal supplement
Kratom is not safe for use as an herbal supplement, researchers report. Description Derived from the Mitragyna speciosa tree, which is native to southeast Asia, kratom has long been used in [...]
Kanuka honey: a natural cold sore saviour
Kanuka honey has been hailed as a potential natural treatment for cold sores. Statistics Caused by the herpes simplex virus, around 30 per cent of people suffer recurrent attacks of [...]
Diets high in coffee and vegetables reduce breast cancer risk
Diets rich in coffee, fruit and vegetables could help protect against breast cancer, new research has found. Academics from the University of Navarra and the University of Jaen in Spain [...]
Elderberries may help minimise flu symptoms
Elderberries, the small blue-black or red berries, have been used in folk medicine and herbal products to combat a whole range of ailments. The fruit or flowers have been made into teas, extracts [...]
Perfume of April, scent of Freesia
If you are a green thumb, you will already know that among the bulbs to be grown in April we can name freesia. This flower has an elegant bearing and the petals are [...]
Cut cigarette by smelling something nice
Want to curb your cigarette cravings? Then sniff smell something pleasant, like chocolate, vanilla or lemon. While the number of people smoking continues to decline year on year, there are still tens of [...]
Top tips for applying false eyelashes
False eyelashes really make the eyes pop and finish off a party-ready look, but application can be a fiddly business and tricky to perfect. Denise Rabor, beauty expert from website Wow Beauty, has [...]
Gardening for 10 minutes reduces ‘early death’
Spending as little as 10 minutes per week tending to a garden can reduce the risk of early death, according to new research. A new observational study published in the British Journal of [...]
Turning pancakes into a healthy snack
Although pancakes seem like an unlikely health food - flour, eggs, and milk topped with the likes of sugar, maple syrup and even ice cream - by making a few simple changes you [...]