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Mosquito bites: How to prevent, treat and soothe them
Serious illness aside, they can be itchy, painful and uncomfortable, but there are ways to ease the symptoms
Ingrown hairs: What causes them and how to treat them
Sometimes brushed aside as a cosmetic issue, they can have serious consequences if left untreated
Inside Appleby Castle: Magical property on market for $12 million
Near-millennium-old property in Lake District has a magical feel and many stories to tell
Face-off: Does cosmetic surgery require changing your passport?
As airline passengers are questioned over their pre-procedure photos, plastic surgeons and facial recognition leaders weigh in on the need to renew travel documentation
Leap day birthdays: How those born on February 29 make it special
Leapers, plus their parents and partners, discuss the experience of being born on this rare date
Proposals and pastries: How leap year is celebrated worldwide
February 29 is celebrated – and shunned – in various ways across cultures
What a zero-waste beauty routine looks like
Sustainability experts show how we can play a part in solving the growing plastic problem
Four biohacking techniques to try as personalised wellness gets a boost
From intermittent fasting to cold therapy, here are some ways to ‘hack’ your biology
Future of beauty? Hair and make-up in the metaverse
The beauty industry has never shied away from technology and innovation, but how does choosing cosmetics work in a digital dimension?
Beauty trends 2022: skincare meets make-up
As preferences change from excessive routines to ‘skinimalism’, demand is rising for products that serve as part-care, part-cosmetic
From acupuncture to antibodies: how do you make a migraine go away?
Despite more than a tenth of the population regularly suffering from the condition, the quest for the ultimate cure is ongoing. Here's where we're at on the journey
What is toxic positivity, and are you a culprit of it?
Constantly bombarded as we are with slogans about positive thinking, is there a dark side to trying to channel good vibes only?
World Sleep Day: how your home lighting can help ensure a good night's sleep
Adjust your space to improve the quality of your shut-eye
Scents and sensibilities: UAE residents on the emotional impact of losing their sense of smell
From missing the scents of home and beauty products, to a compromised sense of cooking and eating, here are how four women are adjusting to life without aroma
Hair necessities: essential oils for brittle locks and itchy scalps
From lavender and chamomile to tea tree and clary sage, here are 10 essential oils that can resolve hair woes
