Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes: What is it, how do we diagnose it and what are the treatments?

May 4, 2018, 6:00 am

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If you were anything like me at school, you were probably praised for being incredibly bendy or double-jointed. We were the gymnastics teachers’ dream, those who could do the splits well into our late teens.

But, what happens when this supposed super power becomes a problem?

Bite guards, bedtime rituals and cutting out the caffeine: how I manage my narcolepsy

As I got older, I started to trap nerves in my neck and shoulders, which resulted in almost monthly trips to the hospital.

And I experienced nasty but seemingly unrelated… Read the full story

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Why Ryan Reynolds speaking out about his anxiety is so, so important

May 4, 2018, 6:25 am

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It’s very easy to forget that mental illness doesn’t discriminate.

That it can affect anyone: young, old, fat, thin, rich or poor.

Mental illness doesn’t care how successful you are. It doesn’t care how attractive you are. And it certainly doesn’t care how much money you have.

A reminder of this is Ryan Reynolds, who recently spoke to The New York Times about living with anxiety.

In a recent article, Ryan… Read the full story

Asda is selling limited edition pouches of Orange Smarties for £1

May 4, 2018, 7:24 am

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Great news, Smarties fans: You’ll now be able to buy pouches of Orange Smarties.

We were super excited when we found out tubes of the smarties had made a return, but now, after completely selling out last year, Asda is introducing limited-edition, 112g pouches to its stores from 7 May.

There will only be one million packs available, and they’re expected to sell out fast given they’re most Smarties lovers favourite flavour – and the only flavour to be different to the rest of the colours.

The re-sealable bags of orange chocolates will cost £1 – which means it’s totally acceptable to buy copious amounts.

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Uber Eats is offering half price ice cream during the heatwave this weekend

May 4, 2018, 7:30 am

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Uber Eats has partnered with The Dessert Shop to offer half price ice cream during the heatwave this Bank Holiday Weekend.

Average temperatures this weekend are said to hit around 20 degrees, and to celebrate this, The Dessert Shop will be offering 50% Magnums and other ice creams at 22 stores across London in an exclusive partnership with Uber Eats.

Apparently, this weekend is going to be the hottest May Bank Holiday on record, and to cool down, all you need to do is enter the promo code ‘COOLME’ into the Uber Eats app, search for ‘The Dessert Shop’ and buy an ice cream for 50% off.

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Nando’s has launched a new medium hot coconut and lemon sauce

May 4, 2018, 7:34 am

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Nando’s has just launched a new sauce and it sounds delicious.

Today Nando’s took to its Instagram to unveil a new lemon and coconut sauce.

They shared a photo of the sauce bottle, alongside the caption: ‘May the sauce be with you…’ – a cheesy play on the fact it’s Star Wars day today, just in case you didn’t know (May the fourth be with you).

The product description reads: ‘It’s a well-known fact that opposites attract.

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A ‘shed’ on the Isle of Skye is selling for half a million pounds

May 4, 2018, 7:57 am

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A timber-clad house on the Isle of Skye is on the market for £545,000.

The four bedroom home is called ‘The Shed’ and was built 10 years ago, designed by architect Mary Arnold-Foster.

It’s in a very remote location in Sleat, overlooking Loch Eishort on the southern part of the island, a two and a half hour drive from Inverness airport.

Three of the four bedrooms (two twins and a double) are on the ground floor, as well as a living area which opens up onto a deck, via double sliding doors.

Upstairs, there’s… Read the full story

Masturbation Month: 9 ways to upgrade your orgasm

May 4, 2018, 7:58 am

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It’s Masturbation Month! 

We’re not entirely sure why either, but hey. It’s an activity which feels great costs no money, is free and doesn’t damage your health. What’s not to love?

It’s very easy to fall into a wanking rut, where you do the same old routine, bring yourself to a nice if unexciting orgasm and then get on with whatever you were doing before.

We want better than that for you. We want you to have an earth shattering climax. Which is why we’ve brought you 9 ways to improve your solo orgasm.

(These tips are for people with vaginas, but if you ask nicely we’ll do you… Read the full story

Woman left looking like Shrek after her fake tan went seriously wrong

May 4, 2018, 8:06 am

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No matter how streaky your legs or how orange your hands, you can take solace in the knowledge that your fake tan fail probably isn’t as bad as Danni Bruce’s.

Danni, 20, was teased for looking like Shrek and the Incredible Hulk when her fake tan left her skin incredibly dark green.

Just five minutes after applying one coat of the £3.99 fake tan Danni’s skin was an entirely different colour, leaving her so mortified she refused to leave the house.

Danni, who lives in Nottingham, said: ‘I was having a meltdown. I looked in the mirror and my whole chest was green.

‘I was… Read the full story

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Pimms is releasing a new drink for the summer

May 4, 2018, 8:31 am

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Pimms, the taste of the summer. 

Are you even really British if you haven’t sat on a wooden bench in a pub garden while trying to get a soggy strawberry out of the bottom of your Pimms glass?

And now the brand is bringing us a sexy new drink for the summer.

Technically Pimms Number 6 (the new drink) isn’t new. It was launched in the 1960’s but discontinued. But it’s back!

Pimms Number 6 is vodka based and ‘infused with a blend of herbs and spices’.

It’s supposed to be delicious with lemonade, just like… Read the full story

Recipe for the weekend: Rye flatbread pizza with spinach pesto and avocado

May 4, 2018, 9:04 am

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This lovely green pizza is perfect for spring – it’s absolutely delicious and topped with spinach pesto, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms.

Then, when cooked, you can top with creamy avocado and lots of rocket. Delicious.

I like to serve it either on it’s own or with some more rocket, simply dressed with some good quality olive oil and lemon juice

The flatbread recipe is super versatile, it takes a little bit more time to prepare but it’s totally worth it.

And you can keep the remaining dough in the fridge ready to be whipped out when you want some speedy pizzas or… Read the full story

Reporter forced to defend herself with microphone as man gropes her live on TV

May 4, 2018, 10:18 am

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A sports reporters in Mexico has hit out after a football fan groped her live on air.

Maria Fernanda Mora was chatting to rowdy fans outside of Guadalajara Stadium during a live broadcast following the team’s victory against Tornonto FC on 26 April.

Mora can be seen speaking to two fan about the result, as a high-spirited man appears behind her, attracting further fans, who start jumping and chanting around her.

Despite being pushed around, the reporter copes with the situation well – and then the man behind her appears to discreetly pinch… Read the full story

4 midwives share their most incredible birth stories on International Day of the Midwife

May 4, 2018, 4:01 pm

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Ask any woman who has given birth, any fretful father or any obstetrician, and they’ll tell you that a midwife’s role goes far beyond the job spec.

As well as mental and physical support, midwives empower women to get through birth safely.

6 women reveal what it’s really like to go into labour

They address concerns, reassure and inject humanity and positivity into a seismic life experience.

Today is International Day of the Midwife: a chance to recognise and appreciate the hard and essential work performed by midwives the world over.

To celebrate, we’ve asked four midwives to share their… Read the full story

International Day of the Midwife: Six funny birth stories which will leave you laughing and wincing

May 4, 2018, 9:00 pm

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You are pushing something the size of a melon out of something the size of a lemon – you wouldn’t think there was much to laugh about.

However, among the pain and panting, there are little moments which help to lift the mood when you’re giving birth to a tiny human.

Yes, believe it or not, there are often a few moments of light relief.

So, to celebrate International Day of the Midwife, six mums and dads share the funny moments, from gatecrashing pigeons to ‘celebrity’ encounters, from when their little ones were born.

1. Sally Bunkham, founder of Mum’s Back

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9 types of guests who appear at every wedding

May 4, 2018, 10:00 pm

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It’s spring and wedding season is fast approaching.

The happiest day of any couple’s lives, they’ll be spending the day with their nearest and dearest.

6 things you’ll notice at every village hall party for toddlers

And a bunch of people who it would have felt awkward not to invite.

Now, aside from the bother of where to sit all these people on the table plan, the bride and groom will… Read the full story

Dog with no front legs finally gets to run around thanks to his new wheelchair

May 5, 2018, 1:21 am

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A disabled dog born without his front legs now has his very own wheelchair, after being rescued from a horror hoarding situation.

Three-year-old Loki was born without any front limbs because of close breeding. He was one of 30 animals rescued from the home of a hoarder.

The chihuahua/beagle mix was adopted by office manager Katie Orsenigo, 24, and car business owner Ron Petruska, 26, last May.

They brought Loki 1,000 miles from Alabama to their home in New York but soon realized the way he scooted around on his chest was hurting his back.

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Man who thought he was a ‘fat ugly loser’ poses in body positive photo series

May 5, 2018, 1:25 am

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A man who thought he was a ‘fat ugly loser’ after years of bullying has hit back by taking up modeling, and now strips down in front of the camera to promote plus size positivity.

Photographer John Savoia, 31, says he has been overweight all his life and was mocked for his size through school.

He was ashamed of a ‘fat lump’ on his neck and stretched the tops of his t-shirts to hide it – and then was teased for that.

By adulthood, John, who weighs around 250lbs and wears an XL, was stuck in a cycle of self-loathing and convinced himself he was destined to lead a lonely,… Read the full story

Grumpy dog isn’t happy about being in his owner’s pregnancy reveal photo

May 5, 2018, 1:27 am

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A grumpy dog has put a downer on his mum’s pregnancy reveal photo, as he was less than impressed about being stripped of his only child status.

Sydney Alexandra, who is 13 weeks pregnant and comes from New York, thought it would be nice to take photos of her dog, Alaskan Klee Kai Elton, to share the pregnancy news with her friends.

But four-year-old Elton was absolutely not at all impressed about having to pose in front of the camera, realising he would no longer be the centre of attention.

Sydney took the photos of her pup next to a big brother sign, but she was shocked to realise… Read the full story

Little girl has rare condition which causes her to have hair like Albert Einstein

May 5, 2018, 1:30 am

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A little girl lives with a rare condition which causes her to have ‘Einstein hair’.

Five-year-old Evelyn Cubbedge, from Lawtey, Florida, USA, has Uncombable Hair Syndrome, a gene mutation that affects less than 100 people worldwide, causing disorderly strands that cannot be combed flat.

Her straw-like blonde locks naturally stand up and never grow long enough for her to need a haircut.

Suffering from the same condition that Albert Einstein was believed to have, strangers say that Evelyn looks like the 19th century scientist and often ask if she was electrocuted.

Of course, Evelyn’s mother, Nicole, 34, gets hurt and frustrated by the rude comments – though she says they… Read the full story

Lidl is bringing back its citrus gin ready for summer

May 5, 2018, 1:33 am

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Summer is coming, and we’re already so excited to spend every warm evening in the garden having a BBQ – after spending hours in the local beer garden, of course.

However, if you’re more partial to a G&T than a beer, and you fancy drinking on the cheap by staying at home and drinking in the back yard, Lidl has got your back.

The super cheap supermarket is re-launching one of its most popular boozy options: the Citrus Garden gin.

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Fancy buying half a jacket for £1,000?

May 5, 2018, 2:29 am

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Less is more when it comes to the height of fashion.

That doesn’t mean minimalism or neutral tones, to be clear. It means literally less clothing.

If you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your hardly-there-at-all jeans, behold the next hot trend: Wearing half a jacket.

The Unravel Project is now selling what’s effectively a blazer for half of your upper body, for the bargain price of £1,000.

If you buy two, you’ll get to keep both your arms warm. What a sweet deal.

The ‘deconstructed satin-trimmed silk and cotton-blend twill blazer’ is basically a fancy blazer sliced in the middle, with one side left to be… Read the full story