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Psychology of beauty

How does the way you look affect the way you feel? Find out here.

Male vanity on the rise

Vanity has traditionally been considered a female failing, but guess who's primping in front of the mirror now? And they are spending billions to look better.

Never big enough

Some bodybuilders, obsessed with size, may suffer from a disorder called muscle dysmorphia. Basically, they develop a quite distorted idea about what they look like

Psychological side of tooth loss

Nearly 20 million teeth are extracted each year leaving scores of people to deal with the psychological affects of a less than perfect smile.

Beauty formula unveiled at last

Although some argue beauty is in the eye of the beholder, biostatisticians say they have devised a computer programme to predict whether a face will be considered attractive.

Fairy tales knock self-esteem

As you tuck your daughter into bed tonight, you may want to think twice about what bedtime story to read to her. The subtle messages could damage her self-esteem.

Hungry guys prefer heftier gals

The way to a man's heart really might be through his stomach, a new study says.

Brutal beauty

For centuries, women have been subjected to all sorts of bizarre and torturous practices – all in the name of beauty.

Your freckles

I like my freckles. In fact, I love them. But what are they and why do soem people love them and others hate them? Donna Warnett investigates.

Fake boob spotting

Impostor boobs: how to tell whether those perfect orbs will stand up to the touch-test.

Marilyn vs. designer skeletons

Marilyn Monroe would have been 78 now. How has her beauty remained intact in an era of designer skeletons?

Bigorexia, liposuction fashionable

Men are increasingly turning to cosmetic surgery to enhance their looks. Some doctors are concerned that it’s a symptom of a dangerous trend in the male self-image.

Beauty all about in-group

The adage says beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but our ideas on what makes a face attractive may be influenced by friends and family, a study suggests.

Images of beauty

This week the contrast between a sexy female form and the emaciated image dished up as beauty on TV got me thinking about the effect this can have on women and their body image.

Why looking young matters

It’s sad, but it’s a fact: others judge you by your looks. That has implications for your job status, your income, your social life. Can you win at this game?

Body beautiful goes way back

Vanity isn't something new. If you think that people today are too concerned with their appearances, just stop by a museum.

Why do periods stop?

Regular periods are generally a symptom of good health. It's no wonder then that many women become anxious when periods suddenly become erratic, or stop altogether.