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Common cravings uncovered

4:10pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Those insatiable sugar pangs, or a sudden yearning for a juicy steak, could reveal more about your general health than you realise. Or, they could just mean you're hungry... Abi Jackson reports.

Musical medicine eases the memory gap

5:06pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

Dementia can be extremely upsetting for both sufferers and their loved ones, but music therapy can have profoundly beneficial effects. Hannah Shaddock finds out how it's striking a chord with so many families.

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Perfect twenties glamour

5:52pm Friday 10th May 2013

With a new Great Gatsby film out soon, everyone wants the flapper girl look. Lisa Haynes reveals how to transform yourself into a 1920s icon.

News Shopper and The Glades Shopping Centre hold Ladies Night in Bromley

10:29am Friday 10th May 2013

It’s fun, it’s fab and it’s free. Ladies Night at The Glades Shopping Centre is an event not to be missed!

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Putting pain on the back foot

4:49pm Wednesday 1st May 2013

Could reflexology be as effective as painkillers? A new study suggests, in some cases, it might. Lisa Salmon reports.

Coping with office politics

3:10pm Wednesday 24th April 2013

Coping with office politics is a fact of life in most organisations. But clinical psychologist Oliver James reveals how to minimise and deal with the toxic effects in order to succeed at work.

Eating for energy - dish up some fuel food

10:45am Friday 19th April 2013

Avoid running on empty with chef and TV regular Dale Pinnock's tasty recipes that will keep you going whether you're training for the London Marathon or just have a busy day ahead.

Spring clean your routine and get fit for free

11:11am Thursday 18th April 2013

The days are getting longer and brighter. So what better time to spring clean your fitness routine - on the cheap? Reporter HELOISE WOOD investigates.

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Seven simple steps to good health

5:36pm Friday 12th April 2013

A recent study reveals that seven lifestyle steps designed to improve heart health can also massively reduce the risk of cancer. Experts outline the Simple Seven and explain why following these relatively small steps can make a huge difference to overall health.

Fashion advice: Get your make-up right and create the ultimate red lip

5:14pm Thursday 11th April 2013

With our purses pinched tighter than ever it's time to work with the classics when it comes to fashion and beauty. I spoke to Natalie Bennett, a successful London-based make-up artist about the LBD of the beauty world - the Classic Red Lip.

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World Tai Chi day breathes healing wave through Orpington and beyond

11:41am Wednesday 10th April 2013

A GLOBAL Tai Chi event will see martial arts enthusiasts breathing calm through Orpington and beyond.

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Spring curls with extra bounce

1:30pm Tuesday 9th April 2013

Supercharge your hair for spring with some extra bounce. Lisa Haynes unlocks the key to enviable curls

Overhaul your health for spring

12:10pm Saturday 6th April 2013

Spring's an ideal time for overhauling your health. This week 12 Celebrities - Angela Griffin, Lulu, Louis Smith, Kara Tointon, Michelle Collins, Victoria Pendleton, Kimberly Wyatt, Charlie Dimmock, Lisa Maxwell, Myleene Klass, Nell McAndrew, Anna Friel, and Carol Vorderman - share their tips for staying fit.

Feeling breathless?

3:15pm Friday 5th April 2013

Huffing and puffing a lot doesn't just mean you're unfit, it could be the result of a number of health problems. Here are some of the most common.

Bromley pair through to Miss London City beauty pageant final

12:23pm Friday 5th April 2013

TWO women from Bromley have made it through to the final of Miss London City.

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Glee star Lea Michele wows with straight sleek hair

10:30am Friday 5th April 2013

We all know her so well as Rachel Berry from the hit TV show Glee but recently Lea Michele stepped out of the salon sporting a very different look.

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Jessie J and other ‘make-up free’ celebs on Twitter look beautiful

Now don’t get me wrong, our GWI stylists cannot live without their make-up bags. However, we am in absolute awe of the celeb #nofilter tweeters.

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Video: Burn out in 'a nice way' with Brockley circuit training craze

9:58am Wednesday 3rd April 2013

A News Shopper reporter is put through his paces by the latest in circuit training.

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Life after cancer

1:30pm Sunday 31st March 2013

Surviving a serious illness such as cancer is often seen as a cause to jump for joy, but in reality, finishing treatment can mean the start of a long, difficult journey of adjustment. Abi Jackson looks at the invisible struggles of the calm after the storm.

Top 10 health and fitness world records

11:50am Thursday 28th March 2013

If you’re looking to improve your health and fitness this spring, these incredible records may provide some inspiration ...

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Health and fitness blog: month two

4:21pm Monday 25th March 2013

TWO months have passed since Nuffield Health asked me to review their health and wellbeing membership and I’ve lost almost half a stone.

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The Velvet Beauty Room in Hayes launches with a special offer on facials

12:01pm Friday 22nd March 2013

IF YOU turn down a tiny road in deepest Hayes you will find a luxurious microcosm of all things beauty-related.

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Jessica Alba didn't always "make the right choices"

10:10am Friday 22nd March 2013

Jessica Alba has admitted she often struggled when deciding which roles to accept, but launching her own eco-friendly lifestyle company has given her a new self confidence in her abilities.

Spring beauty's bright new mood

2:45pm Thursday 21st March 2013

Ditch the dark make-up for a lighter look for spring. Lisa Haynes unveils the new season nuances.

Shell out on some Easter beauty treats

1:14pm Tuesday 19th March 2013

You don't need chocolate eggs for a sugary fix. Lisa Haynes gets cracking to discover the seasonal-inspired treats for your bathroom.

Bromley women through to Miss London City beauty contest semi-finals

4:11pm Monday 18th March 2013

Two women from the Bromley borough are through to the semi-finals of the Miss London City beauty contest.

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Preview: Vitality Show teams up with Women’s Sport and Fitness Foundation

10:42am Wednesday 13th March 2013

THE Vitality Show will return later this month to celebrate London’s sporting success.

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Beauty advice: Five steps to supermodel skin

3:18pm Tuesday 12th March 2013

Want to get that fashion goddess catwalk look? Here are five tips to get you on your way.

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Hair style advice: Colour veiling

1:54pm Tuesday 12th March 2013

The ‘ombre’ look has been around for several seasons and now a new colour technique is emerging for 2013 – colour veiling.

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Review: Fitness craze Piloxing arrives in Beckenham

1:22pm Thursday 7th March 2013

AFTER one session of Piloxing I felt like Jane Fonda and Rocky rolled into one.

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Review: Hatha Yoga in Bromley

12:44pm Monday 4th March 2013

YOGA has a huge number of reported benefits for health and wellbeing.

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Spa review: Rowhill Grange in Wilmington

11:55am Friday 1st March 2013

Life has been pretty stressful over the last few months, and I was desperate to run away and leave it all behind – at least for one night.

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Christina Hendrix's redhead look oozes sexuality

12:00pm Thursday 28th February 2013

More top hair tips from GWI, this week looking at the red look as worn by Christina Hendrix.

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Health benefits of chocolate - shock news, treats could be good for you

Here are seven reasons why chocolate may actually be good for you ...

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Five ‘healthy’ habits that are making you fat

A look at how five habits you think are good for you may actually be detrimental to your health.

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Anne Hathaway's cropped hair after Les Miserablés was brave move but looks stunning

4:01pm Monday 18th February 2013

Everyone at GWI could not wait for the release of the film adaptation of Les Miserablés.

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Health and fitness blog: month one

4:43pm Friday 15th February 2013

LIKE almost everybody at the beginning of the year I started thinking about my health, wellbeing and fitness (or lack of).

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Scent with love from the catwalk

12:00pm Friday 15th February 2013

Mark international Fashion Week season with a new fragrance. Lisa Haynes sniffs out the latest designer scents

Holistic massage review at West Wickham Health and Fitness

1:27pm Thursday 14th February 2013

WHAT better way to boost your mood in winter than get a massage?

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Romantic routes to a happy relationship

11:55am Thursday 14th February 2013

Love is in the air in February and it's the perfect time to focus on finding a partner, or if you have one already, making that relationship a more loving one. Gabrielle Fagan looks at some romantic strategies to suit your status - single or partnered.

Video: Dartford hypnotist performs 'gastric band operation' to help reporter shake the pounds

4:27pm Tuesday 12th February 2013

Three stage gastric band hypnosis is a unique way to try and fight the flab. News Shopper heads for the operating chair in session two.

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National Heart Month: Keeping your heart healthy

5:18pm Thursday 7th February 2013

As February is National Heart Month, the British Heart Foundation has issued some top tips on how to keep your heart healthy.

Striking back at stroke

5:10pm Thursday 7th February 2013

A quarter of strokes happen in younger people like the BBC's Andrew Marr, but new research suggests tea and other small pleasures may help cut the risk for all age groups. Lisa Salmon reports.

Fringe benefits: Hair that makes a statement

5:22pm Friday 1st February 2013

Give your hair an instant makeover. Lisa Haynes reveals the transforming powers of the fringe.

Fussy eaters: Don't give in to unhealthy habits

4:59pm Friday 1st February 2013

New research has found young fussy eaters are frustrating their parents by wasting huge amounts of food - but the best way to stop such poor eating is by parents not giving in to it, the British Dietetic Association tells Lisa Salmon.

Fitness guide: How to take up running - and stick with it

3:22pm Wednesday 30th January 2013

Whether you need help fulfilling an abandoned New Year resolution or you’ve just decided you need to start exercising, this guide from Up and Running shows you how to get off the couch and into a regular fitness routine.

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Celebrity advice for a healthy 2013

1:41pm Tuesday 29th January 2013

The New Year is the perfect time to start a new health regime. Three celebrities - Alesha Dixon, Gok Wan and Karren Brady - reveal their health and diet secrets to inspire you in 2013.

Chill out - It's only January

2:00pm Friday 18th January 2013

According to a new report, we're more stressed than ever - and Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year, is approaching. But there are things that can help, as Lisa Salmon reports.