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On average, female friendships last 16 years, which is six years longer than the average romantic relationship, so it comes as no surprise that whether good or bad, friendships have a significant impact on our mental health. Life is too short to have unsupportive or manipulative friends. They might judge you, gossip behind your back or even compete with you. You might not even realise that a relationship has turned toxic or unhealthy. Sometimes we accept emotional abuse from a friend in a way we never would a romantic partner. Toxic friendships are hugely detrimental to our lives and confidence so you need to register the signs early on to be able to nip them in the bud. It is vital to your happiness and wellbeing to walk away from a toxic friendship before it meta-sizes. Scarlett V Clark, founder of the Smart Girl Tribe, says 'toxic friendships are hugely detrimental to our lives and confidence so you need to register the signs early on to be able to nip them in the … [Read more...] about Is YOUR best friend toxic? Take the quiz to reveal the warning signs of a manipulative and controlling relationship

She celebrated her album Future Nostalgia holding its position at the top of the global charts on Monday. And following her singing success, Dua Lipa showcased her modelling ability as she posed up a storm in a series of new snaps on her Instagram page on Monday. The Levitating hitmaker, 25, went braless in a cute cropped turquoise cardigan, which flashed her toned midriff as she lounged on a sofa. Glam: Dua Lipa showcased her modelling ability as she posed up a storm in a series of new snaps on her Instagram page on Monday Turn heads in turquoise like Dua wearing Versace £930 Versace wool & cashmere blend cardigan Click here to buy... Buy now Singer Dua Lipa is forever showing off her unique sense of style and today's Insta post is no different! The brunette beauty reclined wearing a gorgeous cardigan as a top in a bright turquoise colourway. It's from Versace and is a firm fave of other celebs - it was … [Read more...] about Dua Lipa goes braless in a cropped turquoise cardigan and midi skirt as she poses for sultry new photoshoot

She started 2021 with a fractured foot after hurting herself during a New Year's game of pickleball. But Teddi Mellencamp has now ditched her medical boot and mobility scooter and appears to be back almost to full fitness. The former Real Housewife of Beverly Hills, 39, strode out confidently as she took a hike in Los Angeles on Monday. Striding out: Former Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills castmember Teddi Mellencamp appears to be back almost to full fitness after breaking her foot at the beginning of January The daughter of rocker John Mellencamp was dressed in a gray sweatshirt and purple leggings for her walk. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Bachelor finalist Rachael Kirkconnell tells fans to 'be... Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause flashes a peace sign to... Harrison Ford protects himself from coronavirus and the... Stranger Things star David Harbour, 45, is stateside again... Share this article Share … [Read more...] about Teddi Mellencamp hikes in LA in gray sweatshirt and purple leggings as she recovers from foot fracture

F itbit exercise trackers could be having an adverse effect on teenagers, preventing them from exercising rather than encouraging it, research has found. Researchers at Brunel University London found wearing a Fitbit for two months left teenagers feeling demotivated about physical activity rather than encouraging them to do more. The study tracked 84 students aged 13 to 14 who wore a Fitbit tracker for eight weeks. It found the initial novelty of the device, which encouraged more activity in the first few weeks, wore off and pupils' movement levels declined. Part of the problem is that Fitbit's targets are unrealistic and not tailored to individuals, the researchers said. The 10,000 steps-a-day goal, for example, was described by participants as "unfair". "They strived to achieve it but would often fall short," said Dr Charlotte Kerner, one of the lead researchers. "That made them feel really bad about themselves and put them off exercise." … [Read more...] about Fitbits discourage teenagers from exercising, study shows

The first assessment of the Brazilian variant of COVID-19, newly identified in the UK, shows it may spread more easily - and evade the immune system. Scientists from Brazil and the UK estimate the variant, known as P1, is 1.4 to 2.2 times more transmissible than previous versions of coronavirus circulating in Manaus, the Amazon city where it originated. It is also able to evade between 25% and 61% of protective immunity from previous infection, according researchers at Imperial College London and the University of Sao Paulo. The study has not been peer reviewed. Live COVID updates from the UK and around the world Advertisement What we know about the Brazil variant Almost 70% of the Manaus population had immunity from the first wave of COVID infections last spring, yet a surge of re-infections at the start of this year led to hospitals in the city being overwhelmed. Six UK cases of the P1 variant have been identified in … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Brazilian P1 variant may spread more easily and could evade immune system, scientists find