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WOULD YOU PAY YOUR LOCAL NAIL TECHNICIAN MORE?
Nail salons across the UK are raising their prices in a huge collaboration across the industry
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ADULTS ARE SLEEPING WITH THE LIGHT ON BECAUSE OF …MONSTERS!
Those childhood fears of monsters in the wardrobe are still very real to many adults, according to a new survey. Research has revealed that millions of adults are still living with their childhood terrors, with over half (56 percent) admitting they are still scared of the dark – and 41 percent going so far as…
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LOVE COSTS £3,500 A YEAR (£1,750 IF YOU GO DUTCH!)
The true cost of keeping the spark alive has been revealed by and new survey – and it’s not cheap … unless you plan to split the bill! 2,000 people, in committed relationships, revealed the romantic things they spend money on, with two cinema trips a year (average spend £40), going for spontaneous drinks together…
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DON’T LET STRESS MAKE YOU SICK
In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of life. However, did you know that it can have negative effects on your mental AND physical health? That’s why it’s crucial to recognise the signs of stress and take steps to manage it before it becomes overwhelming. But how do you know if you’re…
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BREAST ISN’T BEST FOR U.S. MUMS
Only a quarter of babies in North America are exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life – rates that are far lower than anywhere else in the world. The global rate for exclusive breastfeeding is almost 50 percent and significantly the maternity leave benefits in the US lag behind many other countries, meaning…
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PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM THE COLD
The cold snap can play havoc with our skin. Harsh winter winds and dry indoor heat causes dry patches, cracked and even bleeding skin. Skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis can also flare up during these cold winter months While slapping on additional moisturiser can help, you can do more to treat your skin.…
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SIX NATURAL REMEDIES TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH
Having a mental health issue can make you feel hopeless. Alongside talk therapy, and possibly medication, there are a number of things you can do yourself to help manage symptoms. Simple adjustments to your behaviour such as physical activity, lifestyle, and eating habits can be effective at managing the symptoms of some mental health issues. …
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SKIPPING BREAKFAST CAN MAKE YOU SICK!
Skipping breakfast may be bad for the immune system, making it more difficult for the body to fight off infection, according to a new study. Fasting could also lead to an increased risk of heart disease, the research suggests. Researchers say the study, carried out in mice, is among the first to show that skipping…