With around a quarter of the Swiss population being foreign and most Swiss families going on holiday abroad at least once a year it is safe to say that most Swiss residents are airport regulars and seasoned flyers. Today we are sharing some make-up and skin care tips for all the traveling beauties out there. […]
Surprising facts about alcohol and skin damage
After a couple of cocktails everything and everyone around you may look a little better, but it is all just an illusion. The truth is that alcohol doesn’t do us any favours. And we are not just talking about alcohol in drinks. We are also talking about alcohol in skin care. We all know that […]
The surprising way listening to music could make you smarter
To optimize your intelligence your brain needs to be charged. The ear’s role in this essential work is huge. Music can boost your brainpower but it is important to select the right kind. Intelligence is broad. Most would agree that academic, artistic, sporting and interpersonal acumen are all aspects of intelligence. Most would also equate […]
How the food industry fools us
Unfortunately we live in a world where processed, high sugar foods are hard to avoid. In addition, sugar is added to many foods that do not even taste sweet meaning that nearly all processed and ready-made food contains some sort of added sugar. The problem is that excessive sugar consumption is dangerous. The World Health […]
Five habits that can sabotage your diet
Are you having trouble shedding pounds or are you gaining weight for unexplained reasons? Maybe you are sabotaging your diet without realizing it. Today we look at five of the most notorious silent diet wreckers. 1. Covering your salad in dressing Having a salad for lunch to cut back on calories or ordering a salad […]
How more than 5 teaspoons of sugar a day could shorten your life
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), adults should aim to consume only 5% of their daily calories from sugar. This is 25 g of sugar in total (5-6 teaspoons). A standard 330 ml can of fizzy drink alone contains 7 teaspoons, so many of us are consuming dangerous quantities. Burnt, held in limbo or […]
Braids are back – what’s hot, what’s not
The return of the braid If there is one thing we can conclude from watching the 2015 spring runway shows it is this: the braid is back. Today we are looking back at the history of braids and giving you an overview of some of this season’s best braided hairstyles. Braids throughout history Braided hairstyles […]
Costly Swiss drugs – why pain continues despite strong franc
Medicines are expensive in Switzerland and while a number of groups such as Santé Suisse are working hard to secure savings, the problem of relatively high prices continues. High drug prices persist in Switzerland for three key reasons. 1. Too many branded drugs There are two kinds of drugs: branded and generic drugs with expired-patents. […]
How much could you be saving on beauty treatments?
With a global revenue of 379 billion dollars in 2013 and a predicted worldwide turnover of at least 461 billion dollars by 2018 the beauty industry is positively booming. And it is not just cosmetic products that we are spending money on. We are also spending billions of dollars a year on spa services. A […]
Don’t miss spring’s top 5 make-up trends
As the seasons change so do the make-up trends and that is why today we are having a closer look at some of this year’s hottest spring make-up looks. 1. Winged eyeliner This spring we are going back to basics with the return of the classic winged eyeliner. Bold graphic looks are out, precise eyeliner […]
