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Dr. Pierre Ricaud Lifting Cream for Neck and Décolletage: Measurable Results in Four Weeks

Oliver James Whitfield • July 31, 2026

The skin on the neck and décolletage is unforgiving when it comes to showing your true age. That is exactly...

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Fine hair: why styling products steal volume - and how to stop it

Oliver James Whitfield • July 31, 2026

“I only wanted more volume,” she says quietly, staring at what looks more like a tired curtain than a hairstyle....

Young woman applying skincare cream to her face in a bright bathroom in front of a mirror.

Dull Skin and Glow: How a Thick Stratum Corneum Steals Radiance (and What to Do)

Oliver James Whitfield • July 31, 2026

The woman in the mirror blinks back at you, yet somehow she looks oddly blank. No glow, no fresh radiance-just...

Young woman applying foundation to her face using a makeup sponge in front of a mirror.

Make-up artist tip: redistribute foundation in the T-zone for a fresher finish

Oliver James Whitfield • July 31, 2026

A make-up professional is now recommending a fairly radical change in how you distribute your product. Foundation is often treated...

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Christophe Robin Scalp Serum for Hair Loss: What the Clinical Data Says

Oliver James Whitfield • July 31, 2026

Hair loss has long since stopped being a niche concern: stress, hormonal shifts, ageing and a fast-paced daily routine can...

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Amazon: Maybelline Foundation with 30-hour wear for under £10

Oliver James Whitfield • July 31, 2026

A liquid Maybelline foundation is currently attracting a lot of attention on Amazon. It’s billed as delivering a fresh, even-looking...

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Under-Eye Concealer: The Simple ‘Set, Don’t Layer’ Method to Stop Creasing

Oliver James Whitfield • July 31, 2026

The woman staring back at me from the mirror blinks. She looks worn out, even though she’s had eight hours’...

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A viral TikTok experiment by Devon Science: why hand dryers may be dirtier than paper towels

Oliver James Whitfield • July 31, 2026

A British scientist has used a straightforward test to see what actually blows out of the air nozzles of these...

Young woman applying blush with brush while sitting at vanity table in bedroom with mirror reflection.

Make-up and Personality: What a Study Reveals About the Dark Triad

Oliver James Whitfield • July 31, 2026

Many people associate make-up with trends, influencers and the quick swipe of mascara before heading out. Yet a new study...

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Cinnamon in coffee to burn fat: what the TikTok trend really means

Oliver James Whitfield • July 31, 2026

Cinnamon has been used for centuries across the globe in drinks as well as sweet and savoury cooking. A recent...

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Hand washing habits in Australia: what the latest report shows

Oliver James Whitfield • July 31, 2026

Do you wash your hands every single time you go to the toilet? And do you do it before you...

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Wegovy: eight potential benefits of semaglutide beyond weight loss

Oliver James Whitfield • July 31, 2026

Wegovy, the weight-loss jab, arrived on 4 June 2021. It marked the first new weight-loss medicine cleared by the US...

Scientist in white lab coat examining a test tube in a bright laboratory with tablet displaying colourful microbes.

Can Saliva Reveal Obesity Risk? What the Oral Microbiome Shows

Oliver James Whitfield • July 31, 2026

Can something as ordinary as saliva hint at a person’s risk of obesity? Researchers increasingly think it might. New findings...

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Exercise pills for depression: University of Ottawa explores exercise mimetics

Oliver James Whitfield • July 31, 2026

Many people are familiar with the sense of mental sharpness that can arrive after physical activity. Following a run or...

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Dietary methionine restriction mimics cold thermogenesis in University of Southern Denmark mice

Oliver James Whitfield • July 31, 2026

Cold conditions make the body spend extra energy to keep warm. Through thermogenesis, stored fuel is converted into heat to...

Hairdresser showing hair product to a seated client in a bright salon with plants and towels visible.

Can Hairdressers Spark Climate Change Action in Hair Salons?

Oliver James Whitfield • July 31, 2026

Could a routine trim really make a difference for the planet? New research indicates the clue may be found in...

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BMJ study links GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic to hair loss risk

Oliver James Whitfield • July 31, 2026

GLP-1 medicines, including Wegovy and Ozempic, have transformed care for obesity and type 2 diabetes. Even so, there are still...

Woman in workout clothes stretching on yoga mat in living room with fitness gear and open notebook nearby.

Deload week: why stepping back from the gym can improve fitness gains

Oliver James Whitfield • July 31, 2026

It’s easy to assume the route to getting fitter is simply logging more hours in the gym. Yet many fitness...

Older woman exercising with dumbbells in kitchen near healthy meal and water glass on marble countertop.

Why muscle matters for extending healthspan as we age

Oliver James Whitfield • July 31, 2026

Most of us would like to live for longer - I certainly would. Yet just as important is making the...

Woman in sportswear sitting on a sofa, examining her face in a mirror with skincare cream and notes on a table.

Do Collagen Supplements Work? Evidence for Skin Elasticity and Osteoarthritis

Oliver James Whitfield • July 31, 2026

Collagen supplements are now commonplace - sold as powders, ready-to-drink shots, capsules and even protein bars. They are frequently marketed...

Elderly woman holding a pill and a weekly pill organiser at a wooden table with documents and a glass of water.

Daily multivitamin linked to slightly slower biological ageing in COSMOS trial

Oliver James Whitfield • July 31, 2026

Many people swallow a daily multivitamin in the hope it will support health as the years go by, yet clear...