The health and lifestyle benefits of wearing contact lenses If you’re new to contact lenses or are a glasses wearer preparing to make the switch, you may still be wondering whether they are right for you. Deciding on whether to opt for contact lenses really does depend on the health needs of your eyes, as
8 Things You Can do to Treat and Prevent Male Hair Loss Although baldness is very common, the first signs of thinning hair can cause a lot of anguish for many men, particularly if they are younger. For some, hair loss triggers anxiety, poor self-image, and development of depression which can be the beginning of
Why Your Teeth Are Your Most Important Feature and How to Take Care of Them How many times a day, or even per week, do you stop and think about the health of your teeth? Probably not often if you’re like the majority of people out there. When you think about all the things that
Analysing the effects of ageing on skin and hair No-one likes to get old, but at least we have the opportunity to actually reach a ripe old-age compared to other generations! UK life expectancy is now 79.3 years (for males) and 82.9 for (females) as opposed to 1900 when it was just 47 for a
7 Ways to Ensure Healthy Gums and Strong Teeth When it comes to your oral health, practising good oral hygiene is crucial for preventing and treating gum disease. While many people are after a bright smile and straight teeth, you should not neglect your gums. Even if you do not have any cavities, you can
Purdy & Figg Hand Sanitiser Review In fairness, there is not generally a great deal one can say about a hand sanitiser. Normally, they are pretty much of a muchness. They smell of alcohol and are generally a rather sticky gel. And they tend to be very drying, especially if they are being used frequently
The Big Body Debate: Considering The Line Between Plus-Sized Beauty & Obesity From a ridiculously young age, we are bombarded with flawless images of glamorous and stick-thin models promoting various products and fashion lines. The result? Generations of women who have grown up thinking that skinny is beautiful. Skinny is attractive to men, coveted by
Dental Hygiene Tips from a Greenbelt Family Dentist When it comes to maintaining the health and beauty of our smile, everybody has their own little rituals and quirks. Someone may brush more or less than three times each day. People may use different kinds of dental floss, or they may not floss at all. They
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The Glamorous Vegan Yes, it’s absolutely true. You can be glamorous and a vegan too. Long gone are the days when vegans were more likely to be barefooted and wearing hairshirts. Veganism is now embraced by people from all walks of life. Being vegan is increasingly admired and followed by many well-known celebs such as Ariana