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Friday, May 9, 2025

The toxic secret hiding in your scrub

So why are tiny plastic beads, found in cosmetics and measuring less than 5mm, causing such a problem?

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NICOLE MOWBRAY|Published

Honey is just not that good for you

It’s thought that honey is better for us than sugar, but is that really the case? Nicole Mowbray finds out. . .

Lifestyle Health
NICOLE MOWBRAY|Published

‘Sweeteners make us fat’

A leading food expert claims that 'diet' products containing artificial sweeteners may actually be responsible for weight gain.

Lifestyle
NICOLE MOWBRAY|Published

Stressed? It could be that chocolate!

There’s nothing like stress to send us straight to the sweets. But sugar may actually cause us to be more wired.

Lifestyle Health
NICOLE MOWBRAY|Published

Can chlorophyll keep you young?

Chlorophyll water is being hailed as the new must-have wonder drink.

Lifestyle Health
NICOLE MOWBRAY|Published

Jeans that fit whatever your size?

Buying when you are trying to lose a few pounds is tricky. Should you buy for the size you are, or the size you want to be?

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Are Uggs on the way out?

At last there’s news that the popularity of Uggs, the sheepskin boot of choice for Wags and Towie stars, is waning.

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NICOLE MOWBRAY|Published

A mascara that REALLY gives longer lashes

If you’re after super-long eyelashes, you need to get your hands on Magnetic Lash.

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NICOLE MOWBRAY|Published

How to get hair like Kate

What has the Duchess of Cambridge done to her hair - and, more importantly, how can we get the look ourselves?

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NICOLE MOWBRAY|Published