A healthy lifestyle during the transition to menopause may offset the acceleration of atherosclerosis, the slow narrowing of the arteries that increases with age, according to new research in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Women participating in the Study of Women’s Health […]
Night shifts and unhealthy lifestyle linked to particularly high risk of type 2 diabetes
Women who work intermittent night shifts and do not follow a healthy lifestyle face an especially high risk of type 2 diabetes, suggests a study published by The BMJ today. The researchers found that the risk of type 2 diabetes is actually higher than simply adding the individual risks associated with unhealthy lifestyle and shift […]
Collagen Is One Of The Biggest Wellness Trends Of 2018
I throw my usuals in the blender: banana, zucchini, spinach, almond milk, nut butter. Then I grab a small sachet of collagen – the latest addition to my pantry – and sprinkle in the powdered contents. Yep, I’m spiking my smoothie with the same stuff that’s been a standard injectable filler in the cosmetic world […]
Simple leg exercises could reduce impact of sedentary lifestyle on heart and blood vessels
A sedentary lifestyle can cause an impairment of the transport of blood around the body, which increases the risk of disease in the heart and blood vessels. New research published in Experimental Physiology suggests that performing simple leg exercises whilst lying down might help to prevent these problems. Previous work has demonstrated that prolonged sitting […]
Why You Should Never Leave Your Hair Wet After A Shower
Sorry lazy beauty girls, we’re here to bust one of the biggest hair myths around. It turns out letting your hair air dry after you’ve washed it is causing more damage than you think. According to Dr Tim Moore (aka, the Australian Vice President of Smart Devices,) leaving your hair wet for extended periods of time is puts excessive pressure on your […]
Kylie Jenner Says She Removed Her Lip Fillers: A Plastic Surgeon Explains How the Procedure Works
On Sunday, Kylie Jenner revealed via Instagram that she is no longer enhancing her lips with fillers. “I got rid of all my filler,” the 20-year-old responded to a commenter who noticed she looked different. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star admitted in 2015 that she gets temporary fillers — a better solution than permanent lip fillers […]
This Is Where You Should Travel To Next According To Your Zodiac Sign
If you’re anything like us, you’ve been back at work for less than five minutes and already you’re pining for your next holiday. But thankfully, the folks over at booking.com have made it way easier to beef out the bucket list by handpicking your next destination based on your zodiac sign. So prep your bank accounts […]
Kourtney Kardashian Is Being Majorly Mum Shamed Over This Picture Of Her Daughter
The Kardashian family makes the press whenever they get a haircut or new hair color. And Penelope Disick, Kourtney Kadashian and Scott Disick’s 5-year-old daughter, is no exception! She was photographed with pinkish-purple hued hair last week while out with her mom and older brother, Mason. It’s not clear whether Penelope’s colourful ombre hair is the result of permanent […]
5 Reasons Hitting the Snooze Button Is Wrecking Your Body
You’ve had a late night. Hitting the snooze once or twice the next morning to give yourself more time to ease into the day isn’t a big deal, according to W. Chris Winter, M.D., Men’s Health sleep adviser and author of The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How to Fix It. But when it becomes […]