asks johnjo:A. Recent research confirms that it's the 'firm but fair' approach that works best. Researchers who are currently following 4,300 young people in Edinburgh as part of a 20-year study for
01:00 Mon 30th Jul 2001asks djtaz:A. Breasts are composed of fatty tissue, not muscle. Their only natural supports are Cooper's ligaments - finger-like ligaments that project horizontally from the breast wall. If stretched
01:00 Mon 30th Jul 2001asks Mike: A. Yes, that pretty much sums it up. Titanium implants are a new way to replace missing teeth. Teeth implants are the new buzz words in dentistry (as opposed to 'drill' which has a buzz
01:00 Mon 30th Jul 2001asks riley:A. Morning sickness, which is the miserable feeling of nausea common in the first half of pregnancy, should be known as 'pregnancy sickness' because it can happen at any time of the day.
01:00 Mon 23rd Jul 2001asks Jayne b-t : A. Yes, a report by Boots scientists recently says that sunglasses with fashionable coloured lenses could cause big problems - especially pink, blue or orange lenses. Q. Why A. They
01:00 Mon 23rd Jul 2001asks Shine: A. Boobs are old news - more and more women want a pert bottom now. Not surprising, perhaps, when you learn that the average rear is broader than ever - in the last 50 years it has grown
01:00 Mon 23rd Jul 2001Asks Steleve: A. That's in the lap of the Gods, Steleve, but here are a few ideas for increasing your chances... Go to IrelandYou could take yourself off to the village of Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare in
01:00 Mon 16th Jul 2001asks modge: A. Thread veins - or spider veins - are tiny veins which are usually invisible in the skin. When they expand, they appear red and spidery, usually on the nose, cheeks and legs. They are
01:00 Mon 16th Jul 2001asks Paul James:A. Insomnia is either having difficulty falling asleep, or waking frequently and having problems staying asleep. It's estimated that nine out of ten people will suffer from insomnia at
01:00 Mon 16th Jul 2001asks Fiona S: A. Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) is now widely recognised as a medical condition with many symptoms. Q. What are the symptoms A. Out of more than 150 symptoms associated with PMS, the
01:00 Mon 09th Jul 2001 asks frankefields: A. Meditation has been used for thousands of years by all the major religions as a way of achieving a spiritual state. Sometimes people are put off by its mystical connotations,
01:00 Mon 09th Jul 2001 asks Modge:A. Dead skin cells fall from our scalps every day as the skin renews itself, and it's normal to see some little flakes. With dandruff, however, the process of skin renewal is speeded up,
01:00 Mon 09th Jul 2001asks H Gray:A. Pets are generally good for you - and not because fierce dogs make you seem tougher. Research has shown that people with pets have fewer minor illnesses, and that being around a
01:00 Mon 02nd Jul 2001asks Su Smith:A. There are lots of theories about what makes us live longer. Here are the latest: Be cheerful!An ability to look on the bright side was one of the key factors in longevity, according
01:00 Mon 02nd Jul 2001asks Woolley:A. Some couples are doomed from the start, according to new US research. Q. You mean when your mother-in-law gives you the evil eye first time you go around for dinner A. No, it's more
01:00 Mon 02nd Jul 2001asks rtell:A. Anorexia nervosa is the best-known eating disorder. Anorexics have a tremendous fear of putting on weight, and are obsessed with the shape or size of their bodies. Most are women, but
01:00 Mon 25th Jun 2001asks PHD:A. For a start, Viagra is not yet licensed for women in this country (more about that later), and there's a problem with the concept of 'improvement' of men's sex lives Q. Why's that A.
01:00 Mon 25th Jun 2001asks Paul James:A. The best-known is St John's Wort or hypericum (hypericum perforatum). In clinical tests, it was found to be as effective as anti-depressants for treating mild to moderate
01:00 Mon 25th Jun 2001asks Jayne b-t: A. For some time, experts have been putting falling fertility rates down to everything from tight underwear, sedentary jobs and high stress levels to chemicals in plastics, exhaust
01:00 Mon 18th Jun 2001asks Johnjo:A. Selenium is not a vitamin, it's a mineral. It was 1973 before its vital role as a very powerful antioxidant was discovered. Q. What's an antioxidant A. Antioxidants protect your body
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