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Face mapping: What are your spots telling you?

We're often left baffled by a sudden outbreak of spots concentrated in one area of the face. Is it hormone-related? Did I miss my five-a-day? The ancient art of face mapping can help you identify...

Valentine's Day: Six reasons why being in love is good for you

This Valentine's Day will be particularly special for Cheryl Cole as she celebrates for the first time with her new man, Tre Holloway. Since starting a relationship with the handsome dancer last year,...

January Jones: Blonde bombshell admits to hair loss

Looking glamorous is all part of the job, particularly when you're playing one of Mad Men's blonde bombshells, Betty Draper. But now it looks like January Jones may be paying a price for her infamous bleached platinum...

Simple steps to a diet-friendly kitchen

With a fridge full of tempting treats and cupboards stacked high with your favourite foods, the kitchen can be a dangerous place to be when you are trying to lose weight! So here are some small changes...

Keep your immune system up to stay cold-free

It's cold and dark outside, the holidays are over and we are all feeling a bit run down. During the winter months we are more vulnerable to colds, bugs and infections, not to mention the toll the weather...

Show your liver some love in 2013

Apart from your skin, the liver is the largest organ in the human body, weighing in at around 1.3kg. It is responsible for more than 40 essential functions; in fact there is no system or part of the...

Five foods to help you through the menopause

It's the phase in life that all women come to dread. No-one looks forward to the menopause; the toll it can take on the body - not to mention the havoc it plays with your hormones - is no picnic, with...

Shedding light on Seasonal Affective Disorder

Nowadays we hear more and more about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and its recognition has given a scientific explanation for what we more commonly know as the 'winter blues'. And let's be honest,...

Sh'Bam! Dance your way to a slimmer waistline

Who said exercise has to be boring? From hip-hop to the foxtrot, dance fever has swept the nation thanks to shows like Strictly Come Dancing. And the latest word in the dance craze is Sh'Bam, a workout...

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