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… Did you like our little pun in the title? Yes, that was certainly intended and for good reasons — the air you breathe isn’t just a simple combination of oxygen, nitrogen and other molecules. Oh, no. No, it is made up of more than that … millions, billions more …

Keeping little kids nice and tidy is more challenging than a new mom can imagine. Things like hygiene are so simple to us because we’ve been following a routine for years and years; we no longer have to think about bathing or combing — we just do it. For kids, on …

Coconut oil is a natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory, according to the National Eczema Association. It contains lauric acid, a type of fatty acid that helps to get rid of bacteria, viruses and other infections. The oil tends to reduce the itchiness of eczema very fast, as it penetrates the skin …

They say sharing is caring, but sometimes you’re better off not — towels, toiletries and toothbrushes can carry bacteria, viruses and fungi that can spread between people. ‘In general, it is better not to share anything that goes on or in your body,’ says Lisa Ackerley, a chartered environmental health …

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Your fingernails may offer clues about the state of your health. If the shape, texture and color changes, your nails may be actually telling you something is wrong.  Normal healthy nails are mostly colorless and often turn white at the tips once they grow past your fingertips. If you find …

I didn’t grow up in an entirely dirt-free world. Sure, I wore frilly dresses and white patent leather shoes to church sometimes. But I also wore ripped jean shorts and sneakers and had tangles in my hair. And I played in dirt. A lot. It was okay, though, because as …

<p class="body-text”>With a new year, in theory comes a new you.. .yeah, right. But, if you’re one of the many people out there who have actually managed to drag yourself to the gym then a) we applaud you, and b) are you taking off your make-up before you go? <p …

  A client walks into a nail salon with chipped, broken nails and leaves with sparkly, polished fingertips. With various designs to choose from, the nail technician buffs and polishes the acrylic into various shapes — squares, ovals, stilettos, almonds and ‘coffins’. But constantly breathing in the chemicals that she …

How difficult is it, stopping yourself from biting your nails, so much you start to wonder if it isn’t genetic or hereditary. Well, it is very likely kids whose parents bit their nails to do same. Studies have also shown the possibility even when the parents stop before their kid …