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Drinking two cups of coffee a day 'alters sex hormone levels in women'
Drinking two cups of coffee a day alters oestrogen levels in women - but whether the sex hormone is raised or lowered depends on your ethnicity. Scientists found that Asian women who consumed 200mg of caffeine a day - equivalent to two Americanos - had elevated oestrogen levels when compared ... More
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Why we're all 'wrinklies' by 33
A recent study found that middle age begins at 35 – at least according to those under 20. But it seem the key age is 33 when it comes to wrinkles. A sudden change in the mechanics of the skin in the early 30s means shallow, fine lines become deep ... More
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Why you should love your small breasts
Women with small breasts may be at lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those with more ample bosoms. Researchers at Harvard University, in the U.S., and the University of Toronto, in Canada, surveyed 92,106 women and found those who had a D-cup or larger at the age of ... More
This week on Women's Health
- Breast cancer: a guide
- Abnormal mammograms
- Preventing cervical cancer
- Premature menopause
- Dealing with period pain
- Signs of your health are in the mirror
- An ancient Chinese remedy is easing women's pain
- What you need to know about ovarian cancer
- Abreast of the issue
- What that lump means
- Be a healthy bride
- All about eyes
The young Christchurch promotions model determined to walk again after tragically losing her legs in the February earthquake is still coping with the ongoing complications ... More
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Over the Teacups
My four-year-old grandson was at the supermarket with his mother when he exclaimed, “You’re buying something, Mummy, auntie is buying something – I want to buy something!” Mum replied, “You have to be big, have a wife, have a job, then you can buy things.” He replied, “I have a wife – Maia,” meaning his four-year-old friend. Mum said, “What about a job?” Master Four replied, “My job is having a wife!”
Robyn, Whangarei
Water you want?
I was in the car and asking Master Three what he wanted for Christmas. He said he was going to ask Santa for a water pistol. “And Nanny,” he added, “I’m going to ask for some water for our paddling pool.” Now that could be interesting!
Julie, by email
Bee gone
Master Three had his first bee sting recently. The incident broke his heart, but after many cuddles he came right. Later he said, “I never want to see another bee again. I don’t like bees any more, I only like flies.”
Gaileen, by email
Fraud with worry
My daughter warned me that “old people are being taken for a ride,” and that I shouldn’t engage in conversation with phone sales people. To this, Master Five piped up, “Nana can’t go on that ride, she’s old.”
Joseph’s Nana, Hamilton
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