Looking at a woman’s hourglass figure can give men the same high as drinking alcohol or taking drugs, research reveals. According to the study, men looking at a curvaceous figure activate the part of the brain associated with feelings of reward. Scientists say their findings make sense of the view that curvier women, such as Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé Knowles, are sexually appealing. Researchers used a sample of 14 men with an average age of 25 and showed them pictures of the posteriors of seven women. Read More…

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By Philip Kingsley Yesterday Michael Winner revealed that he washes his hair every day in beer. Here he explains why and leading trichologist Philip Kingsley explains whether this and other old wives’ tales treatments really work. BEER This is an extremely old-fashioned method, but when all the liquid evaporates from the hair as it dries, a residue of hops and barley from the beer is left. This coating does give the hair more body and weight, but you’ll be walking around smelling like a brewery. It’s also quite expensive – though I’m sure Michael Winner can afford...

By Kirstie McDermott Recent paparazzi shots of celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe on the Caribbean island of St Barts brought the size-zero debate back into sharp focus. The most striking thing about Zoe’s chest was her protruding clavicle and visible rib cage, while her face looked exhausted, with skin sagging and hanging from its contours. Observers estimate her current weight at just over five stone, and she’s a sorry reminder of the current obsession with extreme dieting. Read More…

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 20 (UPI) — Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish body oils, may protect against cellular aging in people with heart disease, U.S. researchers suggest. Dr. Ramin Farzaneh-Far of the University of California, San Francisco, and colleagues conducted a study to determine whether omega-3 fatty acid blood levels were associated with changes in leukocyte — a type of blood cell telomere length — in a study of 608 outpatients with stable coronary artery disease. Read More…

Attractive women may have the competitive edge by letting their temper flair more, research suggests. Researchers found women who rated themselves as pretty displayed a war-like streak when fighting battles to get their own way. The University of California interviewed 156 female students to gauge their temperament and how they handled conflict. 1. Read More…

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Dubai, December 27 — It may be controversial, but it is the latest rage in Dubai. A new product made from newborn baby placenta promises to make women look younger. The beauticians are making the most of it by wooing the beauty conscious women. Read More…