Safeguard your smile

The everyday habits that could turn back time on your teeth

Taking short standing breaks, even without increasing exercise, is great for your heart, according to a recent report. Researchers examined three groups over three months: a ‘sit less’ group; a ‘sit-t

Our health writer Jackie Mitchell looks at treating teeth grinding. BRUXISM is the medical term for clenching or grinding teeth. It can happen when we’re awake or asleep, without us realising it. Dr A

When it comes to skincare, most of us think about creams, serums and SPF and, while those are essential, what you eat has an equally important role to play in the way your skin looks and feels. Skin i

One of the great rites of passage of youth is gradually getting to be more independent. Once we’ve left home, most of us take it for granted that we’ll have our independence forever. But life – and il

Imagine looking through a pane of glass. Now imagine that glass is frosted. You wouldn’t expect to see anything clearly – maybe just shadowy shapes – and putting on your glasses isn’t going to get rid