Lifestyle

They say that the best way to build a child's immune system is to allow them to be exposed to germs, and the same theory could be applied to asthma according to new scientific research. A new study has revealed that growing up on a farm protects you from getting asthma triggered by allergies. Breathing in farm dust stimulates the production of a protective protein which suppresses inflammation in the lungs leading to lower rates of asthma. The findings could lead to...

As winter approaches, we start to think more about keeping our homes warm and snug. Perhaps we're thinking about an elderly relative who is struggling to keep warm, especially as fuel costs are set to soar next year. In most homes there are always some rooms that are colder than others. There are many reasons for this: the number of outside walls, draughts, the position of radiators and so on. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to...

Cosmetics and beauty products are a multi-billion dollar business, and nothing is more valuable for a cosmetics brand than a celebrity endorsement. But many of today’s most famous stars are turning to a much cheaper option for their beauty routine: essential oils. Essential oils such as argan oil have earned the praise of A-list stars and international models, who claim they play a major role in keeping their hair, skin and nails healthy. Earlier this year, the Mail Online reported...

We are all guilty of making gym excuses. Right now I’m sat at my desk dreaming up logical reasons why I can’t go this evening. And with the darker evenings and colder weather, it’s probable I’ll be making even more of them. But the excuses don’t just stop there. They continue when we reach the gym and are faced with the machine battlefield ahead. Every time I get to the gym floor, my stomach flips. It’s how I imagine life...

By Courtney Greatrex  After visiting Limoz Logli’s salon in Chelsea, I was lost for the words to describe how I felt about the experience. So in a moment of desperation, I turned to Google to hunt for a quote. When I found so many clichés I was about to give up, I came across this: “Life is an endless struggle full of frustrations and challenges, but eventually you find a hair stylist you like.” This couldn’t be more true of...

Spaghetti Bolognese, scrambled eggs on toast and pancakes are all dishes kids should be able to cook by the age of 11, according to a survey of parents. Pizza, pasta bake and burgers also feature among the top 25 dishes mums and dads think pre-teens should be able to make. Other dishes include egg and soldiers, macaroni cheese and Victoria sponge. The study revealed that six in ten parents think being able to cook is an important life skill -...

Many of us concentrate on sprucing up the interior of our homes in preparation for Christmas. Yet giving equal consideration to the outside can complete the festive vibe, giving visitors a truly seasonal welcome. Here are 11 ways to decorate your property's exterior in time for Christmas from All Weather Coating. Use existing trees If you have shrubs either side of your front door these can be lit up for an inviting seasonal effect. Drape colourful fairy lights around the...

By Rebecca Benson As Donald Trump prepares to settle into his new role as President, let’s look back on how he made it to the top – and how you can too - in five simple steps! Step 1: Be as racist as possible What’s the point in being white if you can’t blame all your problems on an ethnic minority? All Mexicans are definitely, probably, potential rapists and/or murderers. And why should a Muslim be able to come to the...

Voice Note. Who calls it a voice note? If you tuned in for the latest episode of Made in Chelsea last night and pulled the same crinkled expression of bewilderment every time JP freaked out about the drunken “voice note” message Binky sent then don’t worry, you’re not alone. Mail. Surely it’s voicemail? Or is there something else at play? First of all, a bit of context. Binky and JP are one of the on/off couples that are officially back...