Kissing is one of the most intimate acts we can share with a partner. In fact, there are times when kissing is more intimate than sex. What can you do to become a better kisser?

Treating yourself to a manicure or pedicure? It's a great way of boosting your appearance and self-confidence, and relaxing at the same time.

Would you rather be in an unhappy relationship than be single? You may be tending towards relationship addiction.

It's not normal to feel tired for weeks on end if you're sleeping enough. Have you considered that you may be tired because of medicine you take?

Sometimes there is nothing you can do to prevent being the target of a crime, but there are also many precautions that you can take.

Are you blowing others away with your breath? Bad breath can be an embarrassing problem. Luckily there are simple, effective steps you can take to control it.

Feet smell, because they sweat a lot (they contain more than 600 sweat glands per square centimetre) and the perspiration can’t evaporate inside closed shoes.

Are you working like a slave for a mere pittance, but the thought of asking the boss for a raise make you come up in hives? Here’s how to get what you want.

If you're taking more than one kind of medication, it's easy to get mixed up with the different tablets, or to take a double dose.

Winter brings with it not only cosy log fires, hot soup and cuddly blankets, but also dry skin. If your skin is dry, it means that it lacks water or oil.

Things you can do to start the day off on the right foot.

Being out on the road in South Africa, is, at the best of times, risky. Don’t be an easy target while training.

Don't let the cold winter weather keep you from exercising. How much of which exercises should you do?

You wouldn’t buy a car without checking out all the smaller, hidden features, would you? So try to do the same when choosing a sports bra.

Down in the dumps? Is it work, your partner, your health, you kids, your in-laws, or your finances? Here's help.

Lipstick on his collar? Condoms in her purse? These may all be telltale signs that your partner is cheating on you. Here's what to look out for.

If a hand injury is limited to the fingertip, and the finger is not deformed or severely swollen, it is seldom necessary to visit the doctor.

Did you know that relaxation exercises can help to relieve headaches, backaches and insomnia?

Pregnant? Then the thought of lingering stretch marks has probably crossed your mind.

Cellulite is a very real problem for millions of women. Here's how to beat the bulge.

One reaches a point in life where you become more responsible for your parent's health and welfare.

Is vaginal dryness putting a damper on your sex life? It's a common condition that affects women of all ages, but it's most often associated with menopause.

Hot flushes are one of the most bothersome and common symptoms of menopause, occurring in as many as 75 percent of menopausal women. Fortunately, there are a few solutions.

There are things all of us should do once a year - if only to remind ourselves that we are alive.

If the dark circles under your eyes evoke images of boxing matches, it may be time to get more sleep.

Everyone has one or two difficult people in their lives. The question is: what can you do to deal with them?

Are you plagued by constant headaches, stress and sore shoulders after hours spent hunched in front of the computer? Why not try this self-help treatment when you get home?

Have you ever stopped and actually had a good look at your wardrobe? What you wear and the colours of your clothing are a reflection of your character.

Those shocks you get when you touch a metal doorknob are due to static electricity. While these usually only cause mild discomfort, some people are particularly sensitive.

You know you have to finish the task at hand, but you just can’t get down to doing it. Here's how to improve your concentration.

An important new scientific paper says it’s time to take the cancer warnings seriously and distance yourself from your cell phone.

No one around to give you a back massage? Do it yourself. Self-massage is an ancient eastern ritual that is known to relieve stress and tension, reduce blood pressure, and more.

Saddle bags, an oversized tummy, a butt that's too soft around the edges, and a pair of flabby arms. Do these sound just a little too familiar? Help is at hand.

You’ve been on hold for half an hour and then you get put through to the fourth person in a row. You feel a migraine coming on and your urgent admin problem is still not sorted.

One of the major sources of work stress is the inability to get things done.

Are your mornings always rushed? Start your day off on the right foot.

It's inevitable. As you age, the collagen in your skin gradually loses water, causing the skin to lose its elasticity and flexibility.

Many women suffer from heavy periods, with blood loss exceeding 80ml per cycle (average blood loss during a normal period is 30 to 50ml). When should you see a doctor?

Sellers aren’t necessarily willing to give you the best deal in town - they can hide things that might be detrimental to both your health, and your pocket.

The holiday season is upon us, and you've probably made your holiday plans long in advance.

Do you sometimes find it impossible to understand your partner? You're not alone. But there are things you can do to improve your relationship.

Even the cleanest houses can sometimes have cockroaches. Check through these tips to see what you should do to get rid of these crawling and unwanted home invaders.

If you spend your day behind a computer keyboard, you're at risk of developing a hand-numbing condition called carpal tunnel syndrome.

Certain types of cancer have almost no warning signs. There are others, though, that have very specific signs and symptoms.

Having a good sob is reputed to be good for you. So is laughter, which has been shown to help heal bodies, as well as broken hearts.

Very few people have the jobs they want to do for the rest of their careers. Here are a few ways to turn your current work into a stepping stone, not a stumbling block.

The playing of most musical instruments is not a natural activity for the human body. The demands on posture, muscle tension, dexterity, and endurance can be immense.

Fungal infections should never be ignored – especially not if one of your nails are involved. If left untreated, a fungal infection can make you lose a nail.

If waking up is a problem for you, you could be suffering from sleep deprivation or low blood pressure. But maybe you're just not a morning person.

If you’ve just lost your job, there’s one question that you fear: “So what do you do for a living?” Here’s how to cope.

Did you know that 55% of the impression we make depends on our body language, 38% on the tone, speed and inflection of our voice and only 7% from what we are actually saying?

Tonight’s the night. That all-important date looms and you really would like it to lead to a second date. But how?

Every year, thousands of South Africans become victims of car hijackings. Luckily, there is much you can do to make sure you're not an easy target.

We know our relationship with the automobile isn't a healthy one, neither for us nor the planet, but we don't want to end it. These driving tips are for those still deeply in love.

Women who rely on the Pill as their sole method of contraception need to take their daily dose at the same time every day, otherwise its effectiveness is reduced.

You might think it’s obvious when sparks are starting to fly with your latest date. But a successful date doesn’t always mean you end up in the sack.

After the long summer stretch, your skin looks like the Karoo without the windmills, sheep and fences. Here’s what to do.

Spring is a season of new life and new beginnings. This is the best time to start new projects and explore the world as it changes.

Don't smoke and if you smoke already, do everything in your power to quit. Don’t buy into that my-granny-smoked-and-lived-to-be-90 crud – not even the tobacco giants believe it.

Office parties, Christmas parties and all-round summer celebrations. It's that time of the year again – when trying to preserve your svelte figure can become a bit of a battle.

Whether you have long hair, short hair or very little hair, it needs care. We have hair to provide some protection for the scalp and head against the sun and a few hard knocks.

Whether you consider it art or mutilation, body piercing and tattooing have become extremely popular, especially among the young.

Whether cutting hair of celebrities or of normal people, hairdresser Joshua Galvin knows what he's doing – and he gives the same hair tips to everyone.

Smelly armpits, acne on your buttocks or the first signs of what you suspect may be a sexually transmitted infection. There are easy ways to handle embarrassing conditions.

Electric light makes for safer nights, but scientists are worried that our artificially extended days may be harmful.

Between doing household chores, going shopping and paying bills, weekends are busy times. So who's got time to worry about doing healthy things?

A stressful job or family life can do more than make you toss and turn at night. Sustained stress suppresses the immune system.