Lifestyle

Is Rolex the least cool watch brand?

Rolexes are expensive, luxurious and coveted… but cool? We’re not so sure about that. Rolex is a Swiss watch manufacturer that has the utmost respect from everyone in the general public and those in the watch industry. Don’t get us wrong, they are beautiful little pieces, but not the first brand that springs to mind when you’re after something that is edgy, hip, and a little bit daring. For those traits, you’d best shop elsewhere. To begin with, let’s have...

Ginger-haired men are getting more sex thanks to the “Ed Sheeran effect”

Ginger-haired men are getting more sex - thanks to the ‘Ed Sheeran effect’, a study has revealed. Red-headed males have been ridiculed since the dawn of time due to their pale skin and inability to tan and were even once considered to be a genetic mutation, Throughout history even a string of notable Royals including King Henry and Queen Elizabeth I have fallen victim to the 'Ginger curse' But busker-turned platinum-selling pop artist Sheeran, 26, has finally made ginger cool,...

Death of the salesman: Are smartphones enabling scammers?

According to recent figures, you are 20 times more likely to be robbed while online by a criminal based overseas, than by a robber in the street. There were an estimated 3.6 million cases of fraud and 2 million computer misuse offences last year alone, and fraud is now the most commonly experienced offence. While many people seem to think they’re taking cyber security seriously, the harsh reality is that scammers are targeting an increasing number of online users. With...

Parents turn to Google 6 times a month for answers to impossible questions

The average parent will turn to Google six times a month to get the answer to impossible questions their child has asked. ‘What are black holes?’, ‘how did the world begin?’ and ‘how does the internet work?’ are among the questions being asked by children that parents struggle to answer, a study has found. A poll, of 2,000 parents, found 54 per cent are regularly flummoxed by the deep and meaningful or scientific questions put to them by their children....

63% of people suffer with a persistent gut problem but 29% don’t seek help

New research has revealed that 63 per cent of people have experienced a persistent gut or abdominal problem or symptom, but 29 per cent have not sought professional medical help. The research, which was conducted for Love Your Gut Week (4-10 September), an initiative from a group of digestive health charities and organisations, showed that the most common gut problems experienced were: 1. Constipation (44%) 2. Diarrhoea (43%) 3. Heart burn (39%) 4. Bloating (33%) 5. Persistent stomach pain (15%)...

Third of sick notes are given out for mental health issues

There is a huge increase in the number of people who are taking time off from employment due to mental health problems, according to new figures. One in three sick notes are handed out for mental health issues, in total 5730,000 cases were reported last year. The stigma around mental health conditions has alleviated somewhat in recent years as many public figures have talked openly about their own issues, and how they have struggled. This number has risen 70,000 in...

Woman loses six stone and ‘looks ten years younger’ thanks to extreme diet 95 per cent fruit based

A legal secretary lost almost six stone and claims she looks a decade younger thanks to a diet which sees her eat 95 per cent FRUIT. Fresh-faced Rebecca Rosenberg also says she has banished her lifelong acne problem and cured herself of MS since becoming a fruitarian. The 33-year-old munches on ten peaches, oranges or apples, a family-size bag of grapes or an entire watermelon in a single sitting. She guzzles 1.5 gallon smoothies, devours ginormous salads and gets through...

Pregnant mum creates a buzz with maternity photos – which show 20,000 BEES swarming around baby bump

A pregnant mum has created a buzz after posing for maternity photos - with 20,000 BEES swarming around her baby bump. Brave Emily Mueller got the honeybees to settle on her stomach by holding the queen bee in a cage in her hand. The 33-year-old is a full-time beekeeper who keeps 24 hives containing around 1.2 millions bees and says she’s been stung a whopping 350 times this year alone. But she said she wasn’t scared about having the photos...

How to Organise Your Finances After a Divorce

When it comes to dealing with the aftermath of a divorce, it’s not just the emotional heartbreak that you’ll have to digest. In fact, a divorce is rarely over as soon as you’ve got the legal documentation for your relationship breakdown! The arrangements for children shared will need to be organised, as well as the split of finances after your separation. However, you may have struggled to find the best place to start, especially when considering that these family law...

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