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What My Mother Told Me
Mother's Day is soon approaching and with International Women's Day last Saturday, suddenly everything seems to be about women, and Mums, and how much we really do learn from them. The people I look to...
View ArticleMindfulness Classes Could Be Introduced In Schools, Says David Laws
Ministers are looking at whether schoolchildren could benefit from classes in "mindfulness", David Laws has said. The schools minister said that the topic should be taken seriously, although there...
View ArticleNow That's What I Call Annoying Tech Noises (VIDEO)
Whether it's a ringtone or a computer sound, all your least favourite technology noises are now available in one handy compilation! (Video by Handface, Gabby Hutchinson Crouch, Amanda Wilkie and David...
View ArticleBritain's Worst Holiday Photo Competition Launches - Here's A Look At A Few...
Forget National Geographic-style landscapes and gorgeous sunsets - a competition celebrating the nation's most dire travel snaps has just launched. Website Cheapholidayland.com is asking the public to...
View ArticleWeaning the World Off Salt
If there's one ingredient that has regularly hit the headlines over the last couple of months, it's sugar. But this week, a similar looking foodstuff has replaced our attention - salt. This harmless...
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The BodyHoliday, St Lucia
Thoughts of new year health regimes duly dwindled, I found myself almost gasping for breath on the short, but steep climb to The Wellness Centre. "It's fine - it doesn't necessarily mean you're unfit -...
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Karl Lagerfeld Hits London
I have an incredible fascination with Karl Lagerfeld. Not just because of his legendary position with Chanel, and the almost inconceivable way he also fits in designing his eponymous clothing and...
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Five Things People With Depression Can Do to Stop Being Stigmatized
(Photo: KellyB/Flickr) In today's mental health climate, there is arguably no hotter topic than stigma. It's something that sufferers, advocates, charities and governments alike are trying to curb,...
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Vegetarian Taxidermists: How Does That Work?
I get several vegetarians and vegans signing up for my taxidermy courses in London each week, which baffles people. How does that work? Being vegetarian and doing taxidermy do not seem like compatible...
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Lactose Intolerance: Nutritionists Reveal Alternatives To Dairy
As digestive problems go, being lactose intolerant is fairly common. But what causes it? "Lactose intolerance," says nutritionist Karen Poole, "is caused when the body cannot process the lactose found...
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Cabbage Soup Diet: Everything You Need Including Cabbage Soup Recipe And 7...
The Cabbage Soup Diet is designed to help people lose weight at a rate of knots. The plan lasts for just one week and dieters can expect to lose up to 10lbs, according to claims. The way it works is...
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That Beautiful 'Strangers Kissing' Film Was A Fashion Advert. Do We Care?...
A video showing 20 strangers passionately kissing (with tongues and everything!) went viral this week - viral to the tune of 26million views in two days thank-you-very-much. Tatia Pilieva's short film...
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Forget Tea And Cake, The Young Women's Institute Members Would Rather Have A...
The Women's Institute (WI) has long been associated with blue rinse, homemade jam and knitted cardigans - but, as the organisation reaches its centenary year, there is a new generation of WI members...
View Article15 Years of Endovenous Surgery for Varicose Veins
This week sees the 15th anniversary of the first minimally invasive varicose vein operation in the UK and what a massive difference has occurred. On 12 March 1999, my colleague Judy Holdstock and I...
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Is Alcohol at Primary School Discos a Bar Too Far?
In November 2012, I opened up an email from my daughters' primary school inviting them to the PTA's Christmas Disco. Alongside the enticement of a visit from Father Christmas, games and a 'glow shop'...
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When Is Mother's Day 2014? (Plus Homemade Gift Ideas, Brunch Recipes, Edible...
This year Mother's Day falls on Sunday 30 March 2014. And now that you know - there's no excuse to swipe the last wilting flowers at the petrol station on the day itself. Planning ahead is key to...
View ArticleRiver Island Jumps on the Poverty Porn Bandwagon with Ridiculous T-Shirt
River Island has removed a t-shirt from its website after heavy criticism on social media for the crass and insensitive slogan it bore. However, their "Homeless - New York City" t-shirt, which features...
View ArticleGirl Sings 'Circle Of Life' Terribly, Becomes Internet Hit Thanks To Dad's...
10 years ago, the young Jordan Orlandini filmed herself listening to her iPod and singing along with 'Circle Of Life' from 'The Lion King'. Fast-forward to this week: when her dad found the footage and...
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World Kidney Day: The Symptoms Of Kidney Disease And How To Prevent Kidney...
Kidney problems are common, says the NHS and the number of people with chronic kidney problems is steadily increasing. So why is that? Is it because we're not aware of what our kidneys do and how to...
View Article'Lick This' App: Learn To Give Women Oral Sex By Slobbering On Your Phone
Ever wondered how to give great oral sex to the woman in your life? Fear not... there's an app for that. Simply download the 'Lick This' app and start practising by tonguing your iPhone. And this...
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