Regular exercise benefits older women as much as younger womenSeptember 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Regular vigorous exercise benefits postmenopausal women just like younger women, according to two studies. The results were based on the studies of endurance training in 50-something women.
Men's sweat 'boosts their attractiveness in the eyes of women'September 11th, 2009 LONDON - A naturally present chemical in men's sweat may act as a primitive love potion that increases their attractiveness in women's eyes, says a new study. The substance is derived from the male sex hormone testosterone.
Taller people are happier than shorter onesSeptember 9th, 2009 LONDON - Taller people are much happier with their lives than shorter peers, says a new study by U.S. academics. The research published in science journal Elsevier's Economics and Human Biology claimed people of greater height 'live better lives' on average, as they are better equipped to deal with life's problems compared to their vertically challenged counterparts and they possess more of a positive outlook.
Kiwi women are the most assertive worldwideAugust 25th, 2009 MELBOURNE - A new study had found Kiwi women to be the most assertive across the world. A study conducted by the national Families Commission has found that New Zealand women are among the most jealous and possessive in the world.
Scientific breakthrough may soon give you longer eyelashes without mascaraAugust 16th, 2009 LONDON - Women may soon stop relying upon cosmetics like mascara to create the illusion that they have long and luscious eyelashes, a sign of beauty and glamour, thanks to a new scientific discovery. Biologists at L'Oreal's research laboratories in Paris have developed a gel that extends the length of time individual eyelashes grow for before they fall out, leading to longer and bushier eyelashes.hey have spent the past three years studying eyelashes, and comparing them to hairs elsewhere on the body.
People get happier as they ageAugust 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - People get happier as they age and exert more emotional control than younger adults, say researchers. "Life expectancy changed because people changed the way they lived," said Dr Lauren Carstensen.
Women feel the best about their bodies at 28June 26th, 2009 LONDON - At the age of 28, women feel best about their bodies, skin and love lives, a new study has shown. According to the survey, which asked 4,000 women, 28-year-olds are most likely to feel most confident and happiest.
When men are scarce, don't expect a marriage proposalJune 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Why are young men reluctant to pop the big question? Young men feel less pressure to settle down when they are outnumbered by young women who strive for their love and affection. But the reverse is true when these men reach their 30s.
Most Taiwanese men, women disapprove of TV ads featuring busty teen girlsJune 4th, 2009 MELBOURNE - A new survey has revealed that a huge majority of men and women disapprove of TV ads featuring big-breasted teenage girls, who appear to have limited intelligence. The survey was taken in Taiwan, and it showed that 86 per cent of men and women disliked the increasing amount of such TV advertisements on their screens.
Men who marry younger women live longerJune 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Men live longer if they marry a younger woman, according to population statistics. What's more, men who tie the knot with older women are more likely to die early, the study at Germany's Max Planck Institute found.
Oz women as keen as men to take part in group sexMay 27th, 2009 MELBOURNE - A new study has revealed the "kinky" world of Australians. The shocking study found that ladies are as keen to have group sex as men, and they initiate it almost as often.
Oz woman helps launch an environment friendly campaignMay 20th, 2009 MELBOURNE - AN Australian businesswoman Natalie Isaacs was dazed to realize that how her own measures to conserve energy and our planet helped launch a campaign to protect our environment. Natalie made her family adopt few measures at home to avoid wasting energy and was dazed to see the results.
'Boyfriend trend' to sizzle ramps this winterMarch 29th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Women have invaded men's domain a little further, for this year catwalks will witness something cool, comfy and stylish - altogether called the "boyfriend" trend. Masculine blazers and jackets have entered this season's collections.
'House of the Dead: Overkill' named most profane in video games' historyMarch 18th, 2009 MELBOURNE - A computer game called 'House of the Dead: Overkill' has made a Guinness World Record for being the most profane in the history of video games.esigned for the family-friendly Ninetndo Wii console, the game features 189 uses of the F-word. Guinness, the worldwide authority for record breaking, has recognised it in its gamer edition.he F-word accounts for three per cent of all words spoken, and equates to just over one per minute in the game.
Manscaping-the latest in thing for menMarch 16th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Facials and waxing are no longer limited to women, for men are also indulging in the treatments with gusto. The trend for men to experiment with creams and lotions has even given rise to a new word: Manscaping.