Health

Seduce that special someone at the Christmas party with these top tips
23:34 2017-12-13

We’re far more open to being chatted up at Christmas – there’s a party every night, we’re in a good mood, about to have some time off and feeling reflective. For this is the season for Love Actually and other soppy Christmas schmaltz. Strike while the iron’s hot with these top tips: If you fancy …

Poor sleep could lead to heavier drinking in young adults, study finds
22:30 2017-12-13

A shortened night of sleep may increase young adults’ risk of heavier drinking, according to a new Yale study that assessed reciprocal variations in sleep and drinking over time in young adults. The study, conducted by Lisa Fucito, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, found that young adults consumed more alcohol following nights of less sleep …

The One Health Screening You Definitely Need (Regardless of How Healthy You Are)
20:15 2017-12-13

Tall, lean Steffi Wessa of Landau, Germany, had never had a serious illness. So when in late 2013 after she turned 55, her physician suggested they add a routine colorectal cancer screening by colonoscopy to her regular medical check-up, Steffi had no reason for concern. Colorectal cancer (CRC), often called colon cancer, is a malignancy …

Seven ways to gorge on Xmas food – WITHOUT gaining weight
18:06 2017-12-13

It can be easy to pile on the pounds around Christmas as there’s so much festive food up for grabs. After gorging on huge roast dinners, mince pies and entire selection boxes, we’re often left curled up in front of the fire as we try and sleep it off. So is there a reason we …

6 Mistakes That Are Making Your Eye Makeup Smear All Over Your Face
12:10 2017-12-13

Whether you love a good smokey eye, winged eyeliner, or dramatic lashes, eye makeup is often the focal point of any look. After all, who doesn’t want their eyes to pop? But anyone who’s ever spent 20 minutes mastering the perfect cat eye knows there’s nothing worse than painstakingly applying your eye makeup…only to have …