Many important processes in our bodies are controlled by hormones. So, when the production of hormones is disrupted, this influences our mood, behavior, well-being, and appearance. But how to understand that the problem is caused by hormones, and which of them exactly? 1. Sudden appearance of acne Acne and blackheads can appear if your pores …

With World Sleep Day fast approaching on Friday 16 March, we’re reminded that quality slumber is important for all health concerns, from how we age, to how much we eat and how we deal with stress – but in today’s digitally driven world we rarely feel rested. ‘An astonishingly high number of people have what …

Sylvie Facon is a fashion designer from France and she is famous for her dresses which she uses to demonstrate the beauty of ordinary things. For example, one of her dresses is made of bookbinders and old book pages. And another one is made of a violin and sheet music. One of the most interesting …

Donatella Versace has said her family’s luxury fashion label will no longer use real furs in its products, according to an interview with a British magazine. The Italian fashion queen and Versace’s creative director told The Economist’s 1843 magazine that it would stop the practice, without providing further details on the change. “Fur? I am …

Finland has been named the happiest country in the world, leading a top ten that includes a total of five Nordic nations. The World Happiness Report, released today, ranked 156 countries by happiness levels, based on factors such as life expectancy, social support and corruption. But while the Nordic countries of Finland, Norway, Denmark and …