We hear the term ‘superfood’ being banded about now, more than ever, but what does the term really mean? There is no official definition of a superfood, but it tends to refer to foods that are rich in levels of much-needed vitamins and minerals. Many are also a reliable source …
It may be the end of August but with promises of meandering Indian summers coming our way, it’s never too late to stock up on sun cream. You might still also be planning to jet away for a last break before the return to the daily grind, so we thought …
There is no getting away from it; coconut oil is hot property in kitchen cupboards and the bathroom cabinets. The media hype isn’t going away and new products are popping up all of the time. But why, we hear you ask. Well, the simple truth is that this lush, tropical …
It’s a fact that some people are naturally blessed with the kind of nails which grow long and strong, never seem to break and are always neat and tidy. Then there are the rest of us whose nails split, break, get bitten or simply never seem to grow. There are …
As we approach mid-August you might feel it is too late to take a summer a break? We disagree. Whilst there is still time to book a flight and get out to the Med, why not make life easy and stay somewhere closer to home? There some exceptional seaside options …
Wrinkles. They’re something that most people have to deal with at some point in their life, and for many people they’re just accepted as a fact of ageing. There are, however, lots of factors which will have an impact on HOW much your face wrinkles as you get older and …
With Rio just around the corner, what better time to get off the sofa and dive into sports? The NHS* says that to keep healthy, adults should try to be active daily and aim to achieve at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week through a variety of activities. …
There are a number of causes of swelling under the eyes, also know as “eye bags”, such as tiredness, allergies, dehydration and genetics. For some people, eye bags are an inevitability; look at your parents. Do they have them? If they do then the chances are higher that you might. …
Just yesterday, a study was released which showed that the majority of the population was deficient in Vitamin D, an essential component which helps us to absorb calcium and keep our bones healthy. The main way to get vitamin D is through exposure to sunlight, which is tricky because too …
You’ve booked the hotel, reserved your seats and are on countdown to your summer holiday and all that’s left to do is pack. We’ve all done it, arrived in paradise and left that one precious item at home, but that doesn’t have to be the case. We have the low-down …
