New research has found that a cup of cocoa could boost brain power, even going as far as to help treat dementia. Scientists at the University of Nottingham have discovered that cocoa is high in natural nutrients which increase blood flow to the brain. The chocolaty drink could help treat conditions such as strokes or [...]

According to recent reports, blonde-haired women actually earn, on average, seven percent more than women with other hair colours. This is even despite their reputation as being ditzy and dumb. A study in Australian journal ‘Economics Letters’, noted that being fair haired can boost your pay by up to £1,600 a year. The study, which [...]

Many people rely on the sun protection factor in our makeup and foundation to keep our skin safe during the day. However, The Daily Mail has reported that one fifth of cosmetics with SPF isn’t up to EU sunscreen standards and doesn’t actually give any protection against UVA rays which are responsible for aging. Researchers [...]

The antioxidant benefits of cocoa are well documented, but did you know that these compounds can help dilate the blood vessels. Researchers are now researching if supplements of these compounds can help reduce high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. The pill may provide a more natural option [...]

A study by two psychologists at The University of Rochester in America has examined the relationship between colour and behavior. The research revealed that the colour red makes men feel more attracted to women. In the course of the study researchers analyzed men’s responses to photographs of women under a variety of color presentations. In [...]

I’m a terrible sufferer of jet lag – I hate that groggy feeling but hope could well be on its way as a pill to combat jet lag is being developed by scientists. The tablet is said to alter the internal body clock, allowing people to adjust their sleep time more easily. Two studies involving [...]

According to recent news from the Guardian newspaper shampoo in the water supply is triggering the growth of deadly drug-resistant bugs. Scientists from Birmingham and Warwick universities say disinfectants and other products washed into sewers and rivers are triggering the growth of drug-resistant microbes. It has been discovered that soil samples taken from a wide [...]

Did you know that women are more likely to suffer from acne and persistent breakouts than men? You might have thought it was the other way around but that’s just not the case. A study from the University of Alabama in the United States found that for every age group following the teenage years, the [...]

Over the last few years the term ‘stem cell’ has been bouncing about, causing some controversy along the way. They are most often associated with human embryos, whereas they are actually found in all living multi-cellular organisms. Recently the use of stem cells in skincare has become an exciting development. However, it is important to [...]

Bottle blondes know all too well that bleaching the hair with peroxide is damaging for the hair shaft and can leave it dry and brittle, not to mention that it’s not too good for the planet. Well, there’s now some promising news from Japan, where scientists are working on creating an eco-friendly hair bleach straight [...]