Beards are a growing trend among British men, with 42% now sporting some form of facial hair. Despite face fuzz proving more attractive to the opposite sex than clean-shaven looks, it would seem the popular look falls short in the hygiene stakes. A new study has found beards carry a ‘significantly higher’ amount of bacteria compared to a …
While little Wyatt may be too young to remember his recent birthday party or who gifted him his bright red slide, his parents will likely never forget the officers who stepped in to save the day. An officer with the Prince William County Police Department of Virginia, responding to a larceny call over this weekend, quickly realized …
A freezing cold shower isn’t the most welcoming thought first thing in the morning. But, if somebody told you that stepping into what is essentially an ice cave could be the key to glowing skin, glossy hair, boosted energy and even an improved immune system, you might see it differently. I decided to find out …
If you’ve been feeling a little down lately – and yes it’s Monday again, why?! – it can sometimes seem overwhelming to get back out of that slump. We’re all unhappy sometimes, for varying reasons, and the thought of turning our whole lives around seems daunting. But there is actually a much simple approach to …
We’ve all been there. Scraping cold, rock-hard butter on to your bread can often leave you with a crumbly mess. In contrast, a pat of room temperature butter melting into warm toastis the stuff of dreams. With this in mind, you’ve probably considered leaving your butter out, so it’s always readily spreadable and soft. You might have already …
With the average Brit getting one to two less hours sleep a night compared to 60 years ago, most of us have a vested interest in upping our snooze time with everything from natural remedies to weekend lie-ins. But, do you remember the last time you turned over your mattress? While we’re all faintly aware of the practice, a quick …
A Twitter post illustrating how people with astigmatism see light has gone viral and is causing users to question whether they might also suffer from the common eye condition. The tweet, by Unusual Facts, depicted two side-by-side images of traffic at night to highlight the difference in vision between those with astigmatism and those without it. …
You should all know that you need to stretch, whether you are a chronic sitter, a weekend warrior, or a daily exerciser. Stretching helps your blood reach your muscles and your joints move through their full range of motion, but it also improves your posture and athletic performance and reduces the risk of injuries and …
Nowadays, we often hear about coconut oil, coconut water, coconut shreds, coconut butter, coconut cream, coconut milk and coconut flour. This list seems endless! Recently, there is no doubt that the popularity of coconut oil has skyrocketed, and there is a great reason for that. The 28-Day Keto Challenge gives you an easy-to-follow plan and includes …
If you google “aspartame,” the results will take you literally days to wade through-believe me, I know. I’ve been sifting through it for days. There’s more than enough information, research, and speculation out there on the subject to fill volumes, and this is just a small article. So rather than simply rehash everything that has …