Having some extra flab makes you feel happier… but there’s a limit, suggests study …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A BIT of extra flab makes us happier, a study suggests. An increase in BMI height-to-weight ratio has been found to be linked to greater contentment — although there is a limit. 2 An increase in BMI … Read more
People who use emojis are more emotionally intelligent, research shows …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> USING emojis to communicate is a sign of emotional intelligence, research suggests. Those who scattered more of the icons in chats with friends and family were said to be more in touch with their feelings — and better reflected their personalities. … Read more
Unknown ‘flu-like’ disease ‘targeting women & children’ kills 143 people in just TWO WEEKS as WHO launches urgent probe …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> AN UNKNOWN “flu-like” disease that’s targeting women and children has killed 143 within two weeks, with the World Health Organisation launching an urgent probe. Those infected in Congo have suffered from symptoms … Read more
How to avoid the ‘festive flop’ – as doctors warn risk of erectile dysfunction increases at Christmas …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> CHRISTMAS is typically a very busy time — yet lots of men struggle to get busy in the bedroom. Stress, a lack of exercise and drinking too much can all increase the risk of … Read more
Just a few minutes of short, sharp exercise a day ‘slashes risk of heart attack and stroke by 45% – and sex counts’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> JUST a few minutes of intense activity a day can slash the risk of heart attacks, stroke and heart failure, a study has found. This means climbing the … Read more
I fart more than most people and it’s so embarrassing! Help me – I’m really worried …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> WITH all the excitement of Christmas, it’s easy to skimp on sleep. You might feel like you are being pulled in every direction but you really should make a consistent sleep schedule your priority. 3 … Read more
Junk food ads will be BANNED before 9pm and online in bid to tackle childhood obesity …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> JUNK food ads will be banned from TV before 9pm and axed entirely online in a bid to tackle childhood obesity. Ministers will today unveil the new law, set to kick in from October 1, … Read more
Household food staple may help reduce snoring, according to study …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> EATING cheese may help reduce snoring, according to a study. People who regularly scoff the dairy staple were found to have a 28 per cent lower risk of sleep apnoea — closing of the throat — which causes severe snoring. 1 … Read more
From a restless pup to a mourning horse – your pet queries answered …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> HE is on a mission to help our pets . . . and is here to answer YOUR questions. Sean, who is the head vet at tailored pet food firm tails.com, has helped with owners’ queries for ten years. 4 A reader’s … Read more
Was Elf onto something? Maple syrup ‘could reduce risk of diabetes, heart disease and improve gut health’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> ONE of the most famous scenes from the Christmas film Elf is when Buddy (played by Will Ferrell) pours maple syrup over spaghetti explaining it’s one of his four main food groups, along with … Read more