Childhood bullies don’t get a lot of sympathy but a new study has found they are just as likely to consider suicide as their victims. Research from the University of Warwick found that children involved in bullying — either as bully or victim — are three times more likely to have suicidal thoughts by the […]

Folklore dictates that on February 29 — the special ‘leap-day’ that comes but once every four years — the traditional rules of marriage proposals are thrown out the window and women can get down on one knee. The role-reversing deal is believed to have been struck between St Patrick and St Bridget during the fifth […]

Most people like the idea of being rich but would they be willing to become greedy and unethical to make their millions? When we were young, we were taught to always be honest and never cheat. The phrase “Cheats never prosper” was drummed into school children to deter them from the temptation to make their […]

Single women worldwide can breathe a sigh of relief — it turns out men aren’t dying out after all. Previous research suggested that men would become extinct within the next five million years. But a new study of rhesus macaque monkeys — one of man’s most distant cousins — found that although the Y chromosome […]

For most, marriage is about love but a new US survey has found that many singles don’t necessarily marry for love. A Match.com survey, which surveyed 5000 people, found that men are more likely than women to marry someone who they don’t love. The survey found that 31 percent of men admitted they would marry […]

It’s Hollywood’s night of nights, so it’s no surprise that the stylists to the stars spend the lead up to the Oscars finding them the perfect gown. From Audrey Hepburn to Jennifer Lopez, there has certainly been some stand out frocks on the Academy Awards red carpet. We take a look at the top 10 […]

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A simple scan can predict how long your romance will last, neuroscientists claim. Researchers from Brown University say a brain scan conducted at the very beginning of a relationship can determine whether a couple is destined for love and marriage or heartbreak. Study leader Xiaomeng Xu performed fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) scans on 18 […]

According to psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg of the National Centre Against Bullying, there are five types of bullying: physical bullying; verbal bullying — eg: racist or homophobic remarks; social (covert) bullying — including a child being excluded from groups, or having lies or rumours about them spread; psychological bullying — where someone is stalked, threatened […]

Relationships aren’t easy. Around every corner lurks another obstacle or pressure ready to test our partnerships. If it’s not our friend’s enviable love life being flaunted in front of us, then it’s romanticised movie portrayals that leave us feeling unfulfilled. If it’s not talk shows telling us what’s normal, then it’s self-help books telling us […]

If you want to break a long flight to Europe, Singapore may be the solution. Mike Dolan takes stock and looks at some of the Lion City's best hotels.

Today, she is an Australian household name winning two ARIA awards with countless nominations, but as a child, like many other school-aged children Vanessa Amorosi was bullied. “I was bullied throughout primary and high school,” she says. “It made me feel horrible being bullied as a kid it affects you, it makes you sad. I […]

New partner? Here's how to avoid contracting a STD.

I’ve said it before and those close to me will confirm that ridiculous things happen to me every day. It’s true and usually I don’t mind. I end up with a few funny stories to tell, often at my own expense. But this time, after being kicked out of a cab and having to find […]

In the wake of the tragic death of home birth advocate Caroline Lovell, a mother of eight home-born babies and one who chose to have a caesarean section discuss their birth experiences. The case for hospital births Emma Macdonald, journalist and mother of two, who elected to have a caesarean for her second birth. The […]

Men often complain of feeling like they can’t do anything right in the eyes of their spouse — and a new study suggests they’re correct. A UK survey has found that more than two-thirds of women would suspect an affair if their husband was “too nice” to them. The poll of over 2000 women found […]

Home birth hit the headlines worldwide this week when advocate Caroline Lovell died after delivering her baby daughter at home. Caroline, 36, is believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest shortly after giving birth to baby Zahra on Monday, January 23. She was already “critically ill” by the time paramedics arrived at her north Melbourne […]

Arguing once a week is the secret to a happy relationship, a new study has found. An survey of married couples in India concluded that regular arguments made relationships stronger and happier, provided the fights didn’t become abusive. The research — conducted by relationship site Shaadi.com and market research agency IMRB — said people reported […]

Asked to list the things men do better than women, most Australians males would put parking right up next to map-reading and not getting over-emotional in an argument — but they’d be wrong. A new study has found that women outperform men in nearly all aspects of car parking, making them better overall. Researchers studied […]

Our 12-step guide to securing your garden in case of a storm.

You and your partner love each other and want to have sex. But what if you’re on different pages when it comes to when and how often? Libido. It’s a fickle thing. If we believe everything we read, men do nothing but think about sex while women use headaches and hair-washing to get out of […]

Want to know the secret to Beyoncé and Gwyneth’s happy marriages? Apparently the answer is as simple as double dating. Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z regularly spend time with Gwyneth and her husband Chris Martin — and a new study suggests their marriages are happier as a result. Psychologists from the University of Maryland surveyed […]

Breaking up is hard to do: Pamela Allardice shares five ideas for getting through the dark times and finding a way forward. 1. Let it out Disappointment and anger will fester if you keep them cooped up. Go for a run, chop wood, learn boxing, scream, or kick a cardboard box to pieces. These emotions […]

A new US study has found that although working mums are busy, that’s the way they like it. The study, which surveyed employed mothers, found that most would work even if they didn’t have to, however, they were also looking for new ways at being the ideal employee managing both motherhood and work commitments. Unlike […]

As children head back to school, parents breathe a collective sigh of relief — but that relief may be short-lived as the bills start to pile up. Get an 'A' in budgeting wih these handy tips.

New people, new places, new friends, new faces — starting school is a huge change for any child. But what if the one struggling to adapt is you? Your “baby” is no longer a baby. You’ve watched them crawl, stumble and finally find their feet, and now they’re off to school, leaving you at home […]

After decades of claims they were ‘living in sin’ unwed couples might finally have the last laugh, with a new study finding unmarried partners are happier than their married counterparts. The research — published in the Journal of Marriage and Family found that cohabiting couples experience greater levels of happiness and self-esteem than married couples. […]

The average Australian woman is a size 16, but most models are less than half that size. PLUS Model Magazine – which exclusively showcases bigger beauties in its pages – has shot a daring fashion spread for its January 2012 issue to highlight this fact. The shoot features size 16 model Katya Zharkova (size 12 […]

Why you should channel your inner Iron Lady to get ahead.

“It’s called a ‘winter rose’ or hellebore,” she said. I looked down at the ankle-high plant with dull green leaves and even duller green-white flowers, then at the bright red real rose glory blooming on the fence. Then I looked back at the hellebore. “They call this a rose?” I said. My elderly friend looked […]

Around 70 per cent of Australians will gamble at some point this year. In 2009 we spent $12 billion on the pokies alone. For most it’s the odd flutter for fun, but for problem gamblers it can mean the end of their career, family and even life. So how can you detect problem gambling? They […]

After searching rural Australia for our next top models, Woman’s Day proudly presents the winners wearing summer’s hottest trends. Meet winner Belinda Adams, 14 from Nannella (left), NSW, 2nd place winner Arielle Panta, 16 from Warrigal, NSW (middle) and 3rd winner place Ryle Waugh, 16 from Warwick, Qld (right). See our shoot with the girls […]

It seems Christmas shopping for some men has become a little more expensive this year, with a new study finding that cheating men spend more money on their mistress than their wife. The statistics taken from 2,000 men who use the Illicit Encounters website, an extra marital affairs dating service in the UK, found that […]

Penny-pinching millionaire Ebenezer Scrooge is famous for his mean, miserly behaviour — now new research has suggested that rich people really are less compassionate than their poorer counterparts. A study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, found that poorer people were better at recognising signals of distress in others because they had been […]

Do you have a question about your pet? Leading pet expert Dr Katrina Warren answers Woman’s Day reader’s questions about their problem pets. Question: How do I get my dog to stop barking while I’m not at home? Katrina says: I would try a citronella anti-barking collar. These collars have a little box that squirts […]

The ability to trust, love and resolve conflict with loved ones starts much earlier than you think. In fact, a new review of the literature in Current Directions in Psychological Science, a journal published by the Association for Psychological Science, found that these abilities start in early childhood. Psychologist Jeffry A. Simpson, one of the […]

For many parents, getting kids out of bed and ready for school is a daily battle, but new research suggests tired children aren’t just being lazy — they could have chronic fatigue syndrome. Researchers at Bristol University in the UK found that many children who were too tired to go to school had the condition. […]

Despite coming under fire for her style choices in the past, Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge can rest easy knowing that one style icon is a fan. Madonna has praised Catherine for her wardrobe choices saying that she is able to mix elegance with fun, People magazine reported. “She is a lovely girl with a […]

The older we get, the less we need our friends and family to be happy, new research has claimed. The latest Gallup analysis found that US citizens require less and less social time as they age. People over the age of 65 require just three hours of socialising a day to maintain a happy outlook, […]

Are you trying to decide whether to be a stay-at-home mum or head back to work? The results of a new study may help you make up your mind. A study published by the American Psychological Association found that mothers with jobs were healthier and happier than mums who stay at home during their children’s […]

From its tranquil, unspoilt surroundings to the exquisite design and top class service, a short-break at Wolgan Valley is set to soothe body and mind.

Women are said to be the fairer sex, but when it comes to Christmas presents they spend an average of 50 percent less on their partner than he spends on them. A British survey has found that women were planning to spend a maximum of $175 on their husband or boyfriend, while men were anticipating […]

From Pippa Middleton’s Alexander McQueen bridesmaid dress to Angelina Jolie’s sparkly green Golden Globes gown, 2011 has been the year of the fabulous frock. We scoured the red carpets at the Oscars, Emmys, MTV Awards, Costume Institute Gala and every major film premiere from New York to London to find our favourite frocks. From flowing […]

Employers spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on staff Christmas parties every year, but most employees would prefer cash. A survey of employees in the US found that 72 percent of workers would prefer a cash bonus to any other sort of Christmas perk. A pay rise was the next most popular Christmas gift (62 […]

It’s hard work to get teens away from their mobile phones, but should parents be concerned about the sexual nature of what they are sharing? A new study suggests that parents don’t have as much to worry about as first thought LiveScience reported. Study researcher Janis Wolak, of the University of New Hampshire, has performed […]

Introducing a puppy into the family home can be a very exciting time, but it definitely means some life changes and possible sleepless nights. It’s very easy to gush over a new little puppy, but before you introduce one into your life, home and family, it’s best to consider a number of questions first. Veterinary […]

Princess Diana’s original wedding dress was recently viewed by more than one million people and now her back-up dress, an exact replica has sold at an auction in the UK for $128,390. The gown, which was made in case anything went wrong with the original, was commissioned by Diana as an identical match for her […]

The latest research from Monash University disproves that old adage “less is more” when it comes to training your dog to be friendly, relaxed and obedient. “Dogs are highly intelligent animals that want to please their owners. This research suggests that if a pet has behavioural problems, it often has more to do with the […]

Creative people are less honest than those with less active imaginations, a new study has claimed. Research published by the American Psychological Association found that creative-minded people were far more likely to cheat and behave unethically, possibly because their greater imagination allowed them to rationalise their actions. “Greater creativity helps individuals solve difficult tasks across […]

It’s true that men think about sex more than woman, but exactly how much more is not as great as we think. A new US study found that the median number of young men who took part thought about sex almost 19 times per day. This discredits the cliche that men think about sex every […]

Parents who claim they love all their children equally are lying, a new book has sensationally claimed. Author and father of two Jeffrey Kluger’s new book The Sibling Effect: What Bonds Among Brothers and Sisters Reveal About Us claims that all parents have a favourite child, no matter how much they deny it. “Ninety-five percent […]

Can you imagine a world where women sit frightened and alone, too scared to move? A world where a simple trip to the shops could mean another broken bone? A world where the threat of violence is an everyday occurrence? Sadly, many women don’t have to imagine it. They live it. According to UNICEF, domestic […]

Women who are unsure whether their man is faithful are more likely to fake orgasms and engage in “mate-guarding” behaviours in an effort to hold on to their man, a new US study has found. The research, conducted at the HIV Centre for Clinical and Behavioural Studies at Columbia University, is the first to find […]

Little girls may be sugar and spice, but they are anything but nice when friends let them down. A new study conducted by Duke University has proved that movies like Mean Girls are not as exaggerated as people might think. While previous research suggested young girls were better at forming and maintaining friendships than young […]

A British survey has found that Catholics are the most adulterous religious group in the UK. The research showed that 21.5 percent of the 600,000 members on an extra-marital dating site were Catholic — a high figure for the UK as Catholics make up just 10 percent of the population. The research found that Church […]

The secret to happiness past your 65th birthday has been revealed — sex, and lots of it. New research conducted by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University found that the more often married individuals have sex, the more likely they are to be happy. Assistant professor Adrienne Jackson analysed data from the 2004 General Social Surveys, […]

Summer is the time for kids in the garden — school holidays, and hopefully fun and fresh air instead of square eyes from watching too much TV. Today’s gardens though often don’t tempt kids outside. They’re neat designer gardens, created to impress onlookers, rather than with spots for cubbies, and trees with handy branches to […]

While swimming is an important part of Australian culture, drowning remains one of the highest causes of accidental death in children. The recent National Drowning Report compiled by Royal Life Saving shows child drowning deaths in Australia have again risen. Between July 1 2009 and June 30 2010, 48 children aged 0-14 years drowned. The […]

Resuscitation is a skill every Australian should have — the life you save with this knowledge may be a loved one, and should an emergency situation arise, the precious minutes wasted before response can be a matter of life and death. These essential facts come from Royal Life Saving Society — Australia. What is resuscitation? […]

For most people, home movies are nothing more than a way to embarrass your children at their 21st birthday parties — but for one British family, a short clip of their two sons has earned them a cool $155,000. Howard Davies-Carr uploaded a short clip of his sons Charlie and Harry onto Youtube so the […]

Check out the celebrities taking splits to new heights! From Jennifer Lopez to Jennifer Aniston, thigh-high splits and beyond are what’s hot on the red carpet right now. Stepping out at Glamour’s 2011 Women Of The Year Awards, these celebrities showed how it’s done. If you’re looking for a sexy, yet sophisticated look follow these […]

Do you have a wardrobe stuffed full of clothes, but still find you’ve got nothing to wear? Celebrity stylist Fifi Milne shares her top tips for updating your summer wardrobe without blowing your budget. Style is all about feeling comfortable: Know the style that suits you; pick and choose the trends that will work for […]

Many people grow up with a label they acquired in early childhood and by adulthood it’s become a self-fulfilling prophecy. How often are you referred to as “The Quiet One”, “The Shy One” or “The Worrier” before you believe that is who you are and behave accordingly? Parents and teachers sometimes sum up an entire […]

One in seven Australian mothers experience postnatal depression, and thousands more suffer in silence. For Jackie Hall, that suffering culminated in a terrifying incident which saw a kitchen knife narrowly miss her two-year-old son’s head. Jackie started feeling depressed after the birth of her first son, and the feelings only intensified when her second was […]

Job interviews, first dates and public speaking are enough to reduce even the most confident people to a quivering bundle of nerves. Here, psychologist and fear specialist Anthony Gunn tells you how to overcome your anxiety and excel in whatever you’re doing. “When it comes to stepping out of a social comfort zone, see your […]

Do you have a friend or relative who constantly offers ‘helpful’ criticism and invades your emotional or physical space? Pamela Allardice shows you how to set boundaries. 1. Focus on you By interfering and interrupting, a boundary-pusher is keeping all the attention trained on them. When it seems your needs are less important than the […]

More than any other emotion, jealousy can seriously undermine your sanity, as you obsess over a person’s every gesture, seeing them all as ‘proof’ that they are doing you wrong. While having a partner who is actually unfaithful is one of the most painful experiences you can have, it is also true that jealousy without […]

If you’re losing your mind trying to figure out what’s going on in his head, our guide to male moods will save your sanity! Does your partner’s mind sometimes seem as hard to read as ancient hieroglyphs? Before you let your imagination wander into scenarios involving his younger secretary, we asked David Cutler, manager of […]

In what is sure to incite some fiery debate between the sexes, a recent study has found that men are funnier than women… just. The University of California San Diego found that men held the title by the slimmest of margins, with research — published in the Psychonomic Bulletin and Review — showing men won […]

Year after year I wonder what I’ll put in our front flower bed, and year after year, after tossing up between stocks and delphiniums, or California poppies, or a froth of nemesia or dianthus, I plant the same again — petunias. They’re not always the same petunia. These days I go for the ‘spreading petunias’, […]

You shared each other’s lives, possibly a house and maybe children. But can you really share friendship with an ex? We’ve all got a couple of exes knocking around. How to deal with them can be a dilemma. Impossible as it sounds, some choose friendship. But can a platonic relationship ever replace an intimate, sexual […]

Women often talk about their desire to have a little girl and some go to extreme lengths to make it happen. Jolanda Waskito was the opposite; she wanted a boy. When she set out to understand why she felt this way, the answer was surprising. I was 34 when my husband and I decided it […]

When kids learn things for the first time, you never quite know how they are going to react. Take this little boy who is introduced to the game Angry Birds by his father. His reaction to the game is priceless! Has your child done something cute lately? Share it in the comments box below.

He’s your husband and soul mate, but he secretly prefers men. Jordan Baker talks to women who married men they later found out were gay. When Lisa looked into Mike’s eyes and vowed to stand by him through good and bad, in sickness and health, for as long as they both lived, she meant every […]

Spring is magic. Blossoms, scents, vases crowded with roses, grass green, skies blue … the real challenge of spring is how to most enjoy it. So here are the six top spring essentials. 1. A new gardening hat This isn’t a ‘go to the races hat’ or a celebrity fashion statement, but a good garden […]

When was the last time you were fitted for a bra? If you can’t remember or have never been fitted, there is no better time than the present, particularly during the month of October. Not only will you be giving yourself a more comfortable fit, you will also be helping to raise much-needed funds for […]

The cover of New York Magazine this month features a naked, pregnant, 50+ woman under the coverline: is she too old for this? Further down, the story asks: is there anything wrong with being 53 and pregnant? Related: I had a baby at 50 – without IVF The story taps into the controversy over older […]

Central India has many dazzling places to visit, but the holy city of Varanasi, the "Kama Sutra" temples of Khajuraho and Panna National Park Tiger Reserve are not to be missed.

Are you an hour glass? Pear shape? No idea? If you’ve never considered what body shape you are UK stylist Gok Wan is here to help. “In 16 years of dressing women — over 40,000 in my career — I would say the first question any woman will ask me is ‘what body shape am […]

It’s far easier to be a rubbish parent than a good one, the struggle to parent effectively without falling out with your kids can sometimes just feel too hard. The older they get the more you have to worry about and it sometimes seems much easier just to let them run riot, horrible though the […]

Feeling fat and frumpy? Celebrity stylist Gok Wan is here to help you banish those feelings forever with his top tips for looking fabulous no matter how old you are (or what those numbers on the scale say). AWW: What are the three biggest fashion mistakes women make? Gok: Not dressing for your body shape, […]

Since the first series of Big Brother Australia aired in 2001, the nation has been in the grips of reality TV fever — but are the constant arguments and vicious gossip captured on today’s hit shows making our kids mean? Parenting expert and psychotherapist Robi Ludwig is convinced the bad behaviour flaunted in popular programmes […]

As most parents know, kids can sometimes do the cutest things! Take this little girl, who took it upon herself to clean up after her fellow flower girl who is dropping flower petals down the aisle. To the enjoyment of guests and the wedding party, the adorable little girl makes sure she picks up every […]

The focus on fertility has created a worldwide panic — and that panic is being exploited by advertising companies, writes Jordan Baker. This month, New York Magazine features a naked, wrinkled, 60-plus pregnant woman on its cover, asking: is she just too old for this? The grey-haired woman stares at the camera, with an expression […]

A must-have item in every child’s room. The different-coloured drawers make it easier to sort and store the various types of toys. For the chest 16mm Supawood One 1 412 x 450mm piece (bottom) One 1 444x450mm piece (top) Two 471 x 450mm pieces (sides) Two 455 x 441mm pieces (partitions) 9mm Supawood One 1 […]

This cushion is both a finishing touch and a seat. It is tied in place at the back, so the cushion stays in place and doesn’t move around – the front ties are longer than the back ones. 200 x 150cm cotton floral print 145 x 45cm high density foam 5 cm wide 800cm piping […]

The older woman and younger man relationship is no longer a fad, it’s a phenomenon. Canadian beauty Claudia Opdenkelder, CEO of wildly popular dating site CougarLife.com, was a 39-year-old confirmed bachelorette when she met the love of her life, a man 13 years her junior. A year later, they are engaged. “I have never been […]

Finding it hard to get those little jobs done around the house? A new British study has found that the modern man has no quick fixes when it comes to DIY. The study found that four out of 10 men said that they would rather hire a tradesman than attempt a basic job themselves, while […]

Married women who are the decision makers in family have less sex than those who make decisions with their husbands, a new study has found. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore study found that some in-control homemakers can go up to 100 times longer without sex than women who share the […]

A baby bump hasn’t stopped Beyoncé Knowles stepping out in some fabulous outfits lately. The 30-year-old mum-to-be was recently snapped wearing a blue short sequinned number. The singer, who debuted her baby bump in style at this year’s MTV awards also recently launched her own fashion line called House of Deréon with her mother Tina […]

When it comes to infidelity what aspect of cheating bothers men and women the most? A new study has revealed that while men focus on whether their partner had sex with someone else, woman focus on whether their partner was in love with someone else. New research based on the US TV show Cheaters, which […]

Dr Dina McMillan gives advice for second (or third) time around single mums looking for love. Tough times It can be hard to get out there after being married, says single mum Sarah, 38. “I was married for 10 years,” she says. “We got married when I was 21. We had drifted apart as our […]

She is seen as a fashion trendsetter by many, including actress Anne Hathaway, and the clothes she wears sell out within hours, but some fashion experts say the Duchess of Cambridge is not a style icon. Speaking at New York Fashion Week, fashion director at US retail chain Nordstrom Gregg Andrews said Middleton was “a […]

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The tsars are long gone, but their great city of palaces built to impress the West still continues to dazzle 100 years on.

Some of our children’s favourite cartoons are damaging their ability to concentrate, a new study has claimed. Psychologists in the US found that four-year-olds shown clips of modern fast-paced animations, such as the popular Spongebob Squarepants, performed significantly worse in memory, attention and logic tests than those who spent their time drawing instead. Related: Overprotective […]

When it comes to remembering a male, women rely heavily on the deep pitch of a male’s voice and will use this information when it comes to choosing a mate. A new UK study conducted by David Smith and colleagues from the University of Aberdeen, found that a low masculine voice is important for both […]

As Neil Sedaka sang, breaking up is hard to do — but not if you live in China. For a mere $30, Chinese lotharios can now hire a complete stranger to dump their partners for them. The past few months have seen a boom in ‘break-up proxy’ websites that help timid customers end their romances […]

US mum Christie Haskell has treated her son’s hyper activity with a controversial treatment — two cups of coffee a day. Although her son Rowan has not been officially diagnosed with ADHD, Christie says she wants to steer clear of prescription medication treatment like Ritalin. So, she went online to look for an alternative and […]