Stretch marks are very common, especially among women who have been pregnant. These marks are thin lines found in areas prone to fat, such as the tummy. The cause of stretch marks can be attributed to hormonal changes, weight gain, and fat loss, all of which occur during pregnancy. Fortunately, there are various medical treatments and home remedies to get rid of stretch marks found in certain…
Call me lucky, but my skin is 15 years younger than its real age. I get asked almost on a daily basis what I do to keep my skin so young and healthy. Apart from the fact that my Mediterranean complexion and genes certainly contribute heavily to the young look and feel of my skin, there are things I do regularly to support my skincare:
Intermittent fasting / healthy nutrition – skin is a…
Couples who want to have a baby but are facing fertility difficulties often ask their family and friends for advice. When providing advice, family, and friends often present off the wall theories for why the couple cannot conceive. Debunking 5 fertility myths of the present times show couples that these reasons just aren’t true and why speaking to a licensed fertility specialist can help…
In the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, our health is at the forefront of the decisions we are making. How to best protect ourselves when we go out to do essential shopping and how we can keep our homes germ-free are some of the concerns we are facing on a daily basis. While some things are out of our control during this difficult time, there are some things that we can do to reduce germs and…
Heroin remains highly addictive. In fact, individuals find they may become dependent on this drug with only one use. Users snort, inject, sniff, or smoke the drug, and addiction leads to changes in the brain and the user’s behaviour. What signs should men and women be looking for when they suspect a loved one has a heroin addiction?
Changes in Appearance
Changes in a person’s…
My name is Rachel Lei and I’m a school teacher in Taiwan. As the UK looks forward to re-opening schools on 1st June, I thought I’d share a story about how I taught my students to wear masks properly.
First, a little bit of background: Scientists think that on average, without any intervention, someone who has COVID-19 gives it to 2-3 other people. Some scientists think that number…
When making fashion choices, especially if you are planning to attend a special event, it is important to feel confident in all your decisions. This can be especially hard when it comes to getting new glasses and choosing a new style of frames. Knowing what will look good on you is hard to know, but there are some ways you can narrow down your choices.
Photo by Designecologist from…
With more time on our hands thanks to the lockdown, it’s understandable that many parents, like me, have started thinking about how little time we have left with our precious children.
After all, your kids will eventually leave home, either for university or to start their own family. When they do move out, you need to make sure that they have all the adult insight and skills they…
During the coronavirus-forced lockdown, I have become a DIY Queen. I have played around with household ingredients to make a very simple home-made sugar scrub. Here’s my recipe which you can use on face and body! It will take less than 10 minutes to make but you can go wild customising it with lots of your favourite ingredients.
The expensive sugar scrubs you see in department stores and…
There is a rising trend of people in the midlife age bracket changing careers. For some, that may seem like changing direction midstream. However, forging a new path at the age of 40 or so isn’t uncommon, nor is it impossible.
Monica Costa’s photo by Aida Llanos
Hearing loss makes the idea of changing careers more complicated at any age. If you’re seeking a new career prospect and have…