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May 11, 2017, 8:32 am

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After feather brows, barbed wire brows, and dragon brows, brace your brows for another ridiculous Instagram trend that’s not actually a trend: brow carving.

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Brow carving is not as violent as it may sound.

Instead, it’s just a snazzy new brow styling technique from makeup artist Alexa Link, that involves tracing the lines around the edge of her eyebrows with eyeliner, leaving a bare gap between the line and the hairs, to create a super sharp, defined, edge.

Then she… Read the full story

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May 11, 2017, 9:28 am

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Accepting how your body looks after going through pregnancy and childbirth is tough.

Your body changes. It becomes different to the one you’ve always known.

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Along with stretch marks, loose skin, and weight gain, those who have caesareans also have to deal with scarring, which can put a dent in their confidence.

For a lot of women, the answer is gels and creams that promise amazing results but rarely deliver.

Chinese tattoo artist Shi Hailei offers an alternative.

Inspired by the work of Flavia Carvalho, who Read the full story

International Nurses’ Day 2017: Here is what I do as a General Nurse

May 11, 2017, 12:00 pm

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International Nurses’ Day 2017 is on May 12. To celebrate, one woman tells her experience of being a nurse.

As a General Nurse, my job is to visit care homes and support the residents, their families and the staff working there.

I work alongside a mental health nurse so that, between us, we can care for the whole person, rather than just their physical state.

I’m a psychotherapist and I know just how scary it can be to seek therapy – I’ve done it myself

We visit residents who may be new… Read the full story

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May 11, 2017, 10:00 pm

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sucks.

It’s one of those illnesses that most people find hard to understand, because on the face of it, it seems like we’re just a bit tired.

Sadly for us, it’s way more than that with ME/CFS.

Around 250,000 people in the UK suffer with ME/CFS and there are varying levels of severity; from people just about managing to function to those completely bed ridden.

To give some context to my story, I was only diagnosed a few months ago, but have been suffering for around five years. In the last year or so it’s got progressively worse to the point I’ve had to give up weight lifting, curb my social… Read the full story

McDonald’s throws surprise party for employee with Down’s Syndrome as he retires after 33 years

May 11, 2017, 11:19 pm

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62-year-old Daniel Lybrink has always been a dedicated worker.

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He’s been working at Michigan McDonald’s as a lobby manager for a whopping 33 years, starting at the restaurant in 1984.

Daniel is described as a ‘hard worker’ and an ‘inspiration’.

He also has Down’s Syndrome.

At 62, Daniel has decided to retire his uniform, after needing to cut back to one shift a week thanks to two heart attacks and a knee injury.

His last shift was this Monday – and the McDonald’s branch made sure to give him the farewell party he deserved.

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May 12, 2017, 12:00 am

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Postnatal depression is incredibly common – but it’s something we rarely talk about.

We don’t see the reality of being a new mum on our Instagrams and on our TV screens. Instead we see blissful photos of mums holding their kids, perfectly organised lunchboxes, and daughters with Pinterest-y hairstyles.

McDonald's throws surprise party for man with Down's Syndrome as he retires after 33 years

Showing the reality of motherhood – including the not-so-pleasant bits – is important. It’s the key to making mums who are struggling feel less alone.

Doula and mum of two Kathy DiVincenzo is breaking the silence around postnatal… Read the full story

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May 12, 2017, 12:53 am

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Noticed that self-care’s become a bit of a buzzword recently?

It started out as the name for important moments people spent looking after themselves as part of working on their mental health.

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Then it became a hashtag on Instagram photos of candles and face masks (which are still acts of self-care, don’t get me wrong).

Then it started being pinned on marketing emails, used to sell us cosy blankets.

But self-care isn’t all about buying luxurious things, doing yoga, or having a massage.

For those of us struggling with illness, things that… Read the full story

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May 12, 2017, 1:06 am

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Weddings should be a celebration of your true loves.

And if one of those includes smoking pot, then you’re in luck.

Why does this brand think it's okay to cover diet planners with body-shaming messages?

Because the newly opened International Church of Cannabis is now starting to perform weed weddings.

The Denver-based ‘Elevationist’ church which opened on 4/20 has just announced that they’ll soon ‘become the first ever church to offer wedding services in a “cannabis-friendly” environment.’

The offer is a result of being inundated with public demand for weed weddings.

Read the full story

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Attention thirsty yogis: Beer Yoga is coming to London next month

May 12, 2017, 1:37 am

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Back in January, we reported that yogis in Berlin were starting to practice beer yoga.

It’s a very simple, attractive concept.

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Beer Yoga is yoga…with beer.

German yogis BierYoga kicked off the proceedings, offering classes and workshops after seeing it being taught at Burning Man.

Since January, the idea’s spread internationally because who WOULDN’T want to combine two of life’s greatest activities?

And now, finally, it’s coming to London.

From next month, beer yoga will be happening in Hackney every Saturday morning.

But if… Read the full story

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May 12, 2017, 1:40 am

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Oi, you: if you aren’t doing regular checks of your breasts, balls, and skin, get on it now.

We get that it sounds like a faff and it’s scary. But regular checks are incredibly important, helping to catch any signs of cancer early and get you sorted out sharpish.

Plus they only take a few minutes, promise.

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Once you’ve stepped up and decided to check yourself before you wreck yourself, it can still feel a little tricky to know what you’re looking out for.

With breasts, we know that we’re on alert… Read the full story

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May 12, 2017, 1:59 am

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There’s nothing worse than getting the munchies in the early hours.

Even if any shops or takeaways were open around you, there’s no way you’d schlep out to them at 2am. You’re too far gone.

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Fortunately, there are apps for that.

Except they usually stop delivering before midnight – which is madness because hunger knows no time constraints.

Thankfully, UberEats have finally recognised this and have just announced that they’re extending their delivery hours from 7am to 2am.

So that means that you can now have your breakfast,… Read the full story

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May 12, 2017, 2:34 am

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There are many things that are probably not a good idea to put inside and around your vagina.

Balls of herbs, for example. Not good to put in your vagina. Bonjela – also not great to put inside your vagina.

The vagina is a magical, delicate ecosystem that will happily clean itself as long as you leave it to get on with its business.

Woman issues glorious warning about using minty shower gel around your vagina

Any fancy stuff will only cause pain, despair, and a dodgy pH balance.

And anything minty or containing tea tree… Read the full story

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May 12, 2017, 3:00 am

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Aloha weekend, bon voyage to alarm clocks and work, and hello food, booze and partying.

If you are in London and fancy something a little different to your usual, then you need to get yourself down to The Secret Brunch event on May 20.

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Yes, we know that brunches are popping up all over the country, full of eager tourists and people obsessed with getting the perfect Instagram shot of their avocado, eggs and Bloody Mary.

But this event is theatre meets posh ball, meets food from The Breakfast… Read the full story

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May 12, 2017, 3:10 am

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Wearing a decent kit is probably the easiest way of motivating yourself to go to the gym – and it’s also a surefire way of feeling confident while you’re there.

Working out in a supportive and attractive set feels amazing.

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You look good, you feel good.

The problem is that athleisure can be pricey.

Brands like Lululemon and Sweaty Betty look great but unless you living in your yoga pants or you’re earning some serious wedge, it’s unlikely that you’ll want to splash out £90 on a pair of gym bottoms. Even Nike and Adidas… Read the full story

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May 12, 2017, 3:31 am

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All over the internet, people are both horrified and intrigued by a skincare trend that’s making the rounds on Reddit.

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It’s called gritting, referring to the removal of ‘grit’ – meaning dark specks that come out of the skin as a result of the treatment – and is essentially a form of cleansing that fans claim brings blackheads to the surface of the skin.

Here’s how it’s done.

What is gritting and how do you do it?

• Cleanse your face with an oil-based cleanser
• Apply a… Read the full story

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World Cocktail Day: 15 of London’s weirdest cocktails you should try

May 12, 2017, 4:00 am

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World Cocktail Day falls on May 13 this year, and God help you if you spend it with a jug of Woo Woo down at the local Wetherspoons.

Instead, why not delve into London’s experimental cocktail scene with one (or two, or three) of these quirky creations?

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We’ve found concoctions made with cannabis, clay, custard and candied pearls – just to name a few of the ingredients currently being used by top mixologists.

There’s even a Bloody Mary finished with Pringles. So weird… Read the full story

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May 12, 2017, 4:03 am

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C-sections have often been dismissed as the labour option for women who are ‘too posh to push’.

In reality, of course, most women who have them have no say in the proceedings.

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Which is why one mum has been sharing pictures of her own post-surgery caesarean experience to prove that it isn’t the easy way out.

Olivia White, who blogs under the name House of White, shared a photo taken from below her stomach – just hours after giving birth.

And it… Read the full story

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May 12, 2017, 4:25 am

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Everyone goes through a phase of being infatuated with the cheeky blue steam engine from Sodor.

In my case, that phase has lasted three decades (and counting).

You’re probably sexualising your toddler without even realising it

But my two year-old is even more obsessed, with a roomful of toys, clothes, bed sheets and a massive stack of DVDs to prove it.

So on this, the 72nd anniversary of Thomas the Tank Engine, let’s discover what’s so special about the adventures of a weird anthropomorphised loco and his morbidly obese manager.

It all started with a loving dad

The Reverend W Awdry… Read the full story

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May 12, 2017, 4:38 am

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People are generally pretty awful – but everyone starts off decent.

Kids can be brutally honest but they’re are rarely here for prejudice or injustice.

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And when they do see it happening, they’re probably more likely to call it out than adults.

They just don’t care about social constructs which means they’re more black and white about right and wrong.

Take 10-year-old Jorge, for example.

One Twitter user shared a note that she says her mum confiscated from Jorge to his crush, Alina, which describes how he felt about her making fun of another… Read the full story

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May 12, 2017, 5:39 am

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With summer almost here, eating and drinking well is what is on many people’s minds.

How to grow your own food in the city (even in your tiny flat)

There are actually loads of food festivals taking place across the UK this year, celebrating local produce grown in Britain as well as healthy eating.

Everything from English wines, beers and ciders, to chutneys, seafood, fruit, vegetables and locals meats will be offered up to enjoy in the sunshine or take home for the larder.

They are quite simply a foodie’s heaven. Not only that but… Read the full story