The new black

Hannah Pool: The pedicure may not sound as glamorous as its cousin the manicure, but in my view it's far more fun to do.

Body strategy

Your questions answered by fitness expert Joanna Hall

A bug’s life

Your intestinal tract is home to a variety of useful microbes. But keeping them friendly means eating what they like, says Dr John Briffa.

The mental block

In a study of the love lives of 859 American adolescent couples (Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin), the combination of a stereotypically butch, masculine boy with an ultra-feminine, girly girl was more likely to have sex and to do so at an earlier age, than less stereotypical combinations.

Varsity blues

Getting to university is one thing, but can you predict who will do well and who will drop out? Oliver James gives some students the third degree.

Ask Emma

Natural health therapist Emma Mitchell answers your questions.

The new black

Hannah Pool: I've been back at work for a week and already my skin is dry and tight, and looks as if it needs another break.

Body strategy

Your questions answered by body fitness expert Joanna Hall.