Life Style

If you're welcoming a baby into the world this year, it's likely you'll be scratching your head over what name you're going to decide on. A good place to start for some inspiration is to check out the list of most popular names, which comes out every year. And thanks to pop culture, films, music and other trends, new names pop up all the time - meaning others can fall out of fashion very easily. The baby name experts at  BabyCentre took a look at the data from 2022-23 and have identified the choices with the biggest dip in popularity, putting them at risk of going completely extinct this year. Some of the choices were once hugely common, but fluctuating trends mean they don't get picked as often any more in favour of new choices. In terms of boy's names, it was the American ones that se...

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Consumers looking for a teeth whitening solution can't stop talking about a 'pain-free' at-home kit from Amazon that's making the battle against pesky stains and discolouration a breeze.The Dr Dent Professional Teeth Whitening Strips, now on sale for £19.95 for a whopping 42 strips, are winning applause with their enamel-safe, new and improved formula. The set comes complete with a handy mouth opener, making application of the strips to teeth utterly fuss-free.Garnering a glowing average customer score of 4.7 out of five stemming from 375 reviews, Dr Dent's winning formula is created with non-harmful substances, plus a dash of coconut and mint oil for a refreshing hit. To bag a beaming smile, users apply the PAP-soaked strips onto the top and bottom teeth, keep them there for at least 3...

Burgundy is everywhere this season and it's obvious that the wine red colour has become autumn's trending colour. We saw plenty of influencers donning shoes and coats in the deep hue during London Fashion Week.Thankfully, burgundy isn't a difficult shade to incorporate into your daily look, especially if black, white, and neutrals are your go-to colours. High street retailer Next has launched its latest autumn edit and they have brought back a popular shower-resistant coat in the 'IT' hue.Part of a page dedicated to all things in burgundy, the longline Shower Resistant Padded Coat, £64, is just the ticket for when you want to look stylish while walking your dog in the chilly weather or taking a stroll in the park.The coat is designed in a mid-length with front zip fastening, zipped pock...

A woman has raised an important issue regarding travelling with medicines after being stopped at Stansted airport. Taking to social media to ask for advice on who was in the right, she explained that when going through security her bag was taken to be searched because she didn’t remove her various inhalers and medicine capsules. She wrote: “The security guy gave me a lecture that I need to put my inhalers and medication in a separate clear plastic bag (same one as for liquids). I told him that I had been instructed NOT to put my inhalers in a liquid bag. I asked when this rule about putting medication into the clear bag came into effect and he said two and a half years ago.”She then asked: “What do you think? I checked the Stansted Airport website and it doesn’t mention that you have to...

As autumn approaches, homeowners are looking for budget-friendly ways to keep their homes warm and energy-efficient.Experts at Hiatt Hardware recommend a surprising but simple hack, using a lighter to detect draughts around windows.This clever technique allows homeowners to identify cold air leaks quickly, allowing for effective draught-proofing measures that could lead to significant savings on energy bills while also reducing carbon emissions.Around 30 percent of household heat is lost through draughts in doors and windows.These leaks allow cold air to enter, causing warm air to escape, which forces heating systems to work harder.As a result, energy bills rise, and carbon emissions increase.Draught-proofing is a critical step for maintaining warmth and lowering costs as temperatures d...

"I had irregular periods, hot flushes at night that woke me up and, sometimes, I felt an overwhelming feeling of panic, which is unusual for me," Sandra Georgeson, 47, said of her perimenopausal symptoms.The perimenopause had her feeling lethargic and low in mood, which wasn't ideal when she herself is a therapist and runs her own adoption support agency. She felt bloated and thought she had long since seen the back of size 10 clothes."My usual weight loss methods didn’t work and I especially couldn’t shift belly fat," Sandra recalled.When a neighbour recommended trying out the ZOE membership, Sandra felt "skeptical" that it would really work for her. The ZOE membership differs from other nutritional programmes in that the dietary recommendations are based on your own gut microbiome, bl...

Collectors are going wild for a special set of 50p coins.Released to mark the London 2012 Olympics, around 29 pieces were minted to celebrate the event in the UK's capital. And now since coins are hot topic, after a penny sold for £127,000 at auction, it's important to check your wallets.The designs were selected from a whopping number of entries in a public competition back in 2009. Now, a TikTok sensation, @CoinCollectingWizard, with a following of nearly 200,000, is drawing attention to a "valuable" football-themed 50p coin.In his viral video, he said: "Did you know there's a valuable football 50p coin you can find? All of the London Olympics 50p designs were chosen through a public competition in 2009 and out of 30,000 submissions, this design was chosen for the Offside Rule 50p."Th...

An NHS doctor has shared a 'little known' surprising extra use for a common shampoo - and it's nothing to do with your hair.One woman took to TikTok to reveal how a bottle of Head and Shoulders shampoo became her 'miracle cure' after learning of its potential skincare benefits.In the clip, the woman applied the shampoo to her face to improve her fungal acne. She filmed herself putting it on her skin before washing it off and shortly after showed the results - her skin was left looking smooth with minimal bumps.NHS surgeon and health expert Dr Karan Rajan spoke about how you can use Head and Shoulders, or any anti-dandruff shampoo, for this same purpose.However, he stresses it only works on a certain type of acne. He explained not all acne is caused by the same thing, and warns each type...

Six in 10 families rely on their evening meal to spend time with each other - otherwise they would ‘never speak’ during the weekdays.A study, of 1,000 parents with kids at home, found dinner is when they spend the most time together - averaging 25 minutes each day.Away from mealtimes, 59% of mums and dads feel they are like passing ships in the night with their children, thanks to school and work, after-school clubs and distractions from tech.The typical week sees families eat four dinners together - with 97% considering this time as an important part of their life.As many as 65% believe this improves the family bond, according to the research by Gousto. And more than a quarter (26%) claim that it’s during mealtimes that they laugh together the most.A spokesperson from the recipe box br...