Until only recently, I kept a big aspect of my anxiety hidden from the world because I was deathly afraid of the consequences I would suffer if I talked about it. I was already fearful of the judgment I may experience from opening up about my anxiety, but this was huge. What if people thought …

In the first study of its kind, a University of Kansas professor has defined the amount of time necessary to make a friend as well as how long it typically takes to move through the deepening stages of friendship. The short answer? More than you think. The study: Published in the Journal of Social and …

For so many of us, wearing makeup is about more than masking imperfections. It’s fun, experimental and a creative way to express your personality. But, while we love the way it enhances our features, us and a whole host of celebrities – including Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga and Chrissy Teigen – are increasingly opting for …

Forget slogging away on the treadmill for hours on end, apparently all you need to get your fitness fix is 180 seconds. An intense three-minute workout is enough to stay fit and healthy, claims a Melbourne-based physiotherapist. Kusal Goonewardena told Daily Telegraph Australia that exercising intensely for such a short period of time will enable …

The ConversationCamomile – that yellow flower so often made into a tea, enjoyed before bed – is a very interesting plant. It was recently discovered that the humble flower may control or even prevent diabetes – and now my research into historical textile dyes has helped identify the specific compounds involved. That bedtime herbal tea …