Health & Beauty

High-tech ways to relieve the pressure

There is now a whole range of gadgets that can help you relax while you work. We put the best stress-busters to the test Comments

Why are we getting so stressed?

It's reaching epidemic proportions in London and is the number one reason for absence from work. Sophie Goodchild looks at why we are getting so stressed Comments

Secrets of the winter tan

Whether glamming up for Christmas parties or just trying to lose that seasonal pallor, you can now get the tan to suit, says Bella Blissett Comments

A vintage year for beauty

Ever yearn for the time when grooming was de rigueur? Now London has plenty of luxury retro salons for ladies and gentlemen Comments

Stress has many causes and symptoms

We all need a certain amount of pressure in our lives to make our work satisfying and help us meet our deadlines Comments

A reel life: Jordan Scott

Her father made Gladiator and her uncle made Top Gun. Now Ridley's daughter is in the family business

Leigh Lezark - My London

Leigh Lezark, 25, is a DJ with the Misshapes, and has modelled for H&M, Gap and Mango...

Jo Whiley's Band Aid

DJ Jo Whiley explains how her sister's disability inspired her to organise the Little Noise Sessions in aid of Mencap Comments

IVF specialist: Why I'm devoted to my work

Demand for IVF in London is at an all-time high and leading specialist Mohamed Taranissi has one of the best success rates in the country Comments

Rules to follow for those trying for a baby

There are a few simple rules to follow if you are trying to get pregnant, fertility expert Zita West tells Viv Groskop Comments

IVF specialist: Why I'm devoted to my work

Feelgood factor: Gielly Green's cold-soothing massage

This technique uses Swedish massage, aromatherapy, lymphatic drainage and Indian head massage to combat the effects of the common cold Comments

Front-room fitness - how to stay in shape at home

Can�t afford the gym any more? We put the new home workouts to the test Comments

Let�s have a big hand for nails

New advances in technology have turned manicured fingertips into lavishly decorated works of art and the centre of attention Comments

Marcia Kilgore: sole trader

Creator of iconic brands FitFlop, Bliss and Soap & Glory, one-time body builder Marcia Kilgore tells Liz Hoggard how she learnt to survive Comments

Sleepless in the City

She can doze off virtually anywhere but finds it hard to get a full night's rest - Jasmine Gardner reveals the plight of a part-time insomniac Comments

Why sport is a vital goal for women

There has been almost no change in the level of women's physical activity in the UK for the past 20 years, with 80 per cent of women doing too little exercise to benefit their health Comments

Perk up your hair for winter

You can still shine despite these dark days thanks to new techniques from London's top hairdressers, explains Bella Blissett Comments

Take to the gym for a spot of retro-cising

Nostalgia for the Eighties isn't confined to skinny jeans and legwarmers, as Esther Walker found at a new London dance studio Comments

Is it dangerous depression or just teenage angst?

Dr Christian Jessen was surprised to hear that young women in London are happier with their looks than anywhere else in the country Comments

Plastic fantastic: the growing trend for cosmetic surgery among London's men

With big bonuses due in the coming weeks, City-based cosmetic-surgery clinics are reporting a surge in numbers of clients who have the inclination to splash out on treatments Comments

Stop being so selfish and get the swine flu vaccine

Repeated reminders of the benign nature of swine flu, and the recent claim that the UK is "tantalisingly close" to beating the virus, is making many believe that vaccination is neither important nor necessary Comments