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What is more beneficial to a child - being an easy-going or a very strict parent

asks johnjo:A. Recent research confirms that it's the 'firm but fair' approach that works best. Researchers who are currently following 4,300 young people in Edinburgh as part of a 20-year study for00:00 Mon 30th Jul 2001

What is the best exercise for firming up breasts

asks djtaz:A. Breasts are composed of fatty tissue, not muscle. Their only natural supports are Cooper's ligaments - finger-like ligaments that project horizontally from the breast wall. If stretched00:00 Mon 30th Jul 2001

Is it true that Titanium used in dentistry bonds to organic tissue naturally: like a post crown without any cement to hold in place

asks Mike: A. Yes, that pretty much sums it up. Titanium implants are a new way to replace missing teeth. Teeth implants are the new buzz words in dentistry (as opposed to 'drill' which has a buzz00:00 Mon 30th Jul 2001

How can I avoid morning sickness this time around

asks riley:A. Morning sickness, which is the miserable feeling of nausea common in the first half of pregnancy, should be known as 'pregnancy sickness' because it can happen at any time of the day. 00:00 Mon 23rd Jul 2001

Is it true that some shades of sunglasses are dangerous

asks Jayne b-t : A. Yes, a report by Boots scientists recently says that sunglasses with fashionable coloured lenses could cause big problems - especially pink, blue or orange lenses. Q. Why A. They00:00 Mon 23rd Jul 2001

How do I get an ass like Angelina Jolie's What exercises actually do any good in that area

asks Shine: A. Boobs are old news - more and more women want a pert bottom now. Not surprising, perhaps, when you learn that the average rear is broader than ever - in the last 50 years it has grown00:00 Mon 23rd Jul 2001

Will I ever meet the man of my dreams

Asks Steleve: A. That's in the lap of the Gods, Steleve, but here are a few ideas for increasing your chances... Go to IrelandYou could take yourself off to the village of Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare in00:00 Mon 16th Jul 2001

Is there any way to get rid of thread veins

asks modge: A. Thread veins - or spider veins - are tiny veins which are usually invisible in the skin. When they expand, they appear red and spidery, usually on the nose, cheeks and legs. They are00:00 Mon 16th Jul 2001

Can anyone tell me the best natural remedies for insomnia, or just any information on how to get a good night's sleep

asks Paul James:A. Insomnia is either having difficulty falling asleep, or waking frequently and having problems staying asleep. It's estimated that nine out of ten people will suffer from insomnia at00:00 Mon 16th Jul 2001

Which remedies work for PMS

asks Fiona S: A. Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) is now widely recognised as a medical condition with many symptoms. Q. What are the symptoms A. Out of more than 150 symptoms associated with PMS, the00:00 Mon 09th Jul 2001

What happens when people meditate

asks frankefields: A. Meditation has been used for thousands of years by all the major religions as a way of achieving a spiritual state. Sometimes people are put off by its mystical connotations,00:00 Mon 09th Jul 2001

How can I get rid of persistent dandruff

asks Modge:A. Dead skin cells fall from our scalps every day as the skin renews itself, and it's normal to see some little flakes. With dandruff, however, the process of skin renewal is speeded up,00:00 Mon 09th Jul 2001

Does keeping a pet cause asthma

asks H Gray:A. Pets are generally good for you - and not because fierce dogs make you seem tougher. Research has shown that people with pets have fewer minor illnesses, and that being around a00:00 Mon 02nd Jul 2001

What are the secrets of a long life

asks Su Smith:A. There are lots of theories about what makes us live longer. Here are the latest: Be cheerful!An ability to look on the bright side was one of the key factors in longevity, according00:00 Mon 02nd Jul 2001

Why do people get divorced

asks Woolley:A. Some couples are doomed from the start, according to new US research. Q. You mean when your mother-in-law gives you the evil eye first time you go around for dinner A. No, it's more00:00 Mon 02nd Jul 2001

What are the tell-tale signs of anorexia

asks rtell:A. Anorexia nervosa is the best-known eating disorder. Anorexics have a tremendous fear of putting on weight, and are obsessed with the shape or size of their bodies. Most are women, but00:00 Mon 25th Jun 2001

Do men and women feel that Viagra has improved their sex lives

asks PHD:A. For a start, Viagra is not yet licensed for women in this country (more about that later), and there's a problem with the concept of 'improvement' of men's sex lives Q. Why's that A.00:00 Mon 25th Jun 2001

Are there any herbal remedies to fight depression

asks Paul James:A. The best-known is St John's Wort or hypericum (hypericum perforatum). In clinical tests, it was found to be as effective as anti-depressants for treating mild to moderate00:00 Mon 25th Jun 2001

How can men and women enhance their fertility when tests show that there's nothing wrong

asks Jayne b-t: A. For some time, experts have been putting falling fertility rates down to everything from tight underwear, sedentary jobs and high stress levels to chemicals in plastics, exhaust00:00 Mon 18th Jun 2001

I keep reading about selenium - what does this vitamin do and where can I get it

asks Johnjo:A. Selenium is not a vitamin, it's a mineral. It was 1973 before its vital role as a very powerful antioxidant was discovered. Q. What's an antioxidant A. Antioxidants protect your body00:00 Mon 18th Jun 2001