This woman’s story suggests there is. Plus, learn how to better manage central sensitization with these pain prevention tips. Barbara Stowe has been in pain for more than 40 years. The 61-year-old used to be a professional dancer, but pain in her upper back started to affect her craft. Scans taken in her 20s revealed […]
Follow these tips to avoid dangerous microwave mistakes. DUANGNAPA KANCHANASAKUN/SHUTTERSTOCK Hard boiled egg Don’t let Pinterest fool you: If you try to hard boil eggs in your microwave, you’re likely to either end up with a big mess or burned fingers! The rapid heat from the microwaves creates a lot of steam in the egg, […]
A travel medicine expert shares how to stay well this summer You’re on guard against sunburn and upset stomachs, but what about leisure sickness or Mallorca acne? Travel medicine specialist Dr Richard Dawood shares his expert knowledge on how to prevent illness on holiday 1. Leisure sickness According to Dutch psychologist Ad Vingerhoets, around three per cent […]
Think the sniff test can protect you from foodborne illness? Not when these items are involved. PHOTO CREDIT: SHUTTERSTOCK Double-check: Is it really an expiration date? Not every date you see on your food is an expiration date. Here are four common dates you may see in the grocery store and what they really mean, […]
Achieving a healthy glow and glossy mane starts with what you eat. Here’s a roundup of ingredients that’ll enhance your skin and hair. Photo Credit: Pexels A daily intake of key nutrients is vital for healthy-looking skin and hair, says Rebecca and Reisha Harper (@harpernutrition_twins), twin sisters and registered dietitians with a special focus on […]
Here’s how to look subtly sun-kissed in a sweep. Michelle Monique/trunkarchive Even if I go without foundation or some kind of base, I will buff on a bit of bronzer – it’s the most important staple in my make-up life. I’m pale-skinned so a bit of warmth gives my face energy. Since it launched, I’ve […]
“Honey, I’ve had a little something done.” In that famous Sex and the City episode, Samantha and Carrie—so good at hyping up Fendi baguettes, cosmopolitans and irritating men—demonized the chemical peel for an entire generation. Developed in the ’50s as a method for minimizing deep wrinkles and scars on the face, chemical peels are liquid acid mixtures […]
Discover the black magic benefits It does way more than make your bagel look Instagram-ready – the black stuff can ease indigestion, improve cholesterol, and, yes, soak up your flatulence… What is it? Activated charcoal is charcoal that’s been treated with oxygen to increase its porosity and surface area, and is the type usually found […]
The heat is on and the hair is up Summer has arrived, and it’s time to find a stylish up-do hairstyle to get you through. Yes, there is an undeniable bliss in leaving your hair to fall freely, but in the warmer months, humidity and an increasingly active lifestyle can leave hair looking frizzy, dull and even […]
By Claire Higney It’s time to take things global The beauty business is an international industry worth billions, but it’s not just product innovation that drives the market. These days, beauty vloggers and Instagrammers mean trends from faraway places are more influential and accessible than ever. Whether it’s the Korean love of luminous skin or […]
