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There is nothing worse then when you are enjoying a delicious ice-cream or cold drink when you are suddenly hit with the dreaded brain freeze. Ouch. There is even a medical term for this – sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgi. It's certainly a bit of a mouthful.

Thankfully, you can do something to stop it happening and that is to use a spoon. However, it is not just about digging your spoon into your ice cream, according to research, it’s about how you position the spoon in your mouth.

Simply jabbing it in won’t help and you need to angle it so it doesn’t hit the roof of your mouth. The same goes for cold drinks, so ditch the straw and simply sip from the cup.

The reasoning is that when the cold hits the top of your mouth it causes a sudden change in temperature which in turns send signals to your brain which produces the brain freeze. 

It looks like we'' have to say goodbye to our favourite 99.

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You poked the bear. Now you must deal with the consequences, and boy can we tell you it's not going to be pretty. Here are the 8 signs of a woman scorned: 

1. The Icy Silence
Following your first outburst/accusation/fight kicker-offer, she won’t say anything. She will probably sit there and take it all in. You may think at first that perhaps she’s maturing, she’s going to approach this like an adult, calmly and with caution. Do not be lured into a false sense of security. She is merely building up her fight mode. 

2. The Hidden Ammo
You thought she didn’t notice when you liked that girl’s photo? When you wished your horrible ex-girlfriend a “super birthday”? When you forgot to buy her a birthday card? WOMEN NEVER FORGET. This much you will learn quickly.

3. Excessive Swearing
Just because she’s a pretty, petite lady at the best of times, does not mean that she won’t call you some of the most shocking names under the sun. Did she make that one up? 

4. The Cold Harsh Truth
She’s going to tell you exactly what she really thinks of you. Every gruesome detail. The sneaking suspicion that she dislikes your family, friends and hair, will be voiced loudly and clearly. Also, those chinos you wear are too tight, your style is terrible and it IS a big deal. Hurts, doesn’t it?

5. Questions/No Answers
The words “excuse me” are usually used in a polite context, except when used by an extremely angry woman. When she says “excuse me,” what she really means is that she wants you to repeat the completely stupid thing that you’ve just uttered, so that she can really begin to build a stupid case against you. Also, she’s asking you the same facts over and over again, in the vague hope that you’ll mess up some of them. Nice try.

6. Dragging Up The Past
Remember that fight that you don’t actually even remember? She sure does. What.. But… That was two years ago? EXACTLY. Exactly what? What’s happening? Help….

7. Storming Out Dramatically
By now she’ll probably have worn herself out, what with all of the shouting, swearing, and remembering what she’s been doing. So, in order to fully prepare for the next stage of punishing you, she is now going to storm out and tell you to, under no uncertain terms, “f*** off,” followed by at least three doors being slammed. This is purely for dramatic effect. You understand.

8. Turning Her Friends Against You
Six days (minimum) later and you finally think that you’ve gotten over this stumbling block, so to speak. She’s finally thawed out and cooled down. You begin to relax. Let us be the first to inform you that your relief is short lived, because it’s pretty much guaranteed that she has told all of her long suffering girlfriends once again about what an utter ass you are. So they now need the adequate time to process their anger in a timely, bitchy fashion. Let this be a lesson to all of mankind. Never, ever start a fight with a woman. She will always, always win.

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Bonnie Tyler has been added to the line-up for this year’s Electric Picnic!

The legendary singer is set to hit the stage at the Electric Ireland Power House in the coming weeks at Stradbally Hall, and no doubt thousands of revellers will be delighted when she belts out ‘I Need a Hero’.

We know we will be…!

Bonnie spoke of her delight to be invited to perform at the festival: "I'm thrilled that Electric Picnic invited me to perform at their Electric Ireland Power House I know that there is great energy at Electric Picnic and I am really excited to be there."

Here’s a reminder of Bonnie in all of her glory.

Have you gotten you EP ticket yet or are you holding out for a hero?! 

 

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SHEmazing! TV is here to deliver your round-up of all the Showbiz News.

Today’s highlights include:

  • Is Chris Brown wooing Rihanna again?
  • One Direction takes money from rivals
  • Girls Aloud member wants birth to be filmed
  • Kourtney Kardashian gets robbed by KUWTK crew member?
  • Singer reveals adorable first baby snap

Niamh Geaney reports.

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Kylie Jenner has celebrated her birthday by doing something crazy – shaving her head!

The teenage reality TV star showed off her new look on her Instagram account with the caption: “So this happened yesterday.”

Her new hairstyle features an under buzzcut beneath her bob, and we have to say, it looks quite edgy and cool on her!

Kylie has always had a much different style to her sisters, which we think is great.

The 17-year-old celebrated her birthday in style with friends and family…and even Justin Bieber!

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Contrary to belief, adult incontinence is not just for old people. In fact, according to A Quality of Life study, conducted by new Always Discreet, an astonishing one in three women in Europe over the age of 18 are affected by adult incontinence.  

Unfortunately, bladder problems aren't something most girls want to talk about with their friends and over half of those surveyed feel exhausted by a condition that many still feel they have to keep hidden from their partners, families and friends.

Always Discreet is a new range of liners, pads and pants specially designed for women with sensitive bladders. The liners and pads are thinner than the leading brand, while absorbing two times more than women may need and the pants provide up to 100% comfort and protection, giving women the confidence they deserve.

Here are some great tips from Dr Shirley McQuade of the Well Women Clinic for those who suffer from it, especially when they exercise.

  1. Make sure it is not a urinary tract infection. If you suddenly notice that you are experiencing urine leaks while you exercise or walk, talk to your GP to see if it is a urinary tract infection.
  2. Stay hydrated. Drinking too little can cause your urine to become over concentrated which in turn will irritate your bladder. Make sure you are drinking enough to stay hydrated but not too much that you need to urinate too often.
  3. Use the correct protection. Sanitary pads are not ideal for protecting against urinary leaks so pick up pads like New Always Discreet for Sensitive Bladders which are designed to absorb urine and are thin enough so that you won’t even know you are wearing them.
  4. Do pelvic floor muscle exercises. These exercises are not just for pregnant ladies and help to improve incontinence. Simply squeeze your rectum or vaginal muscles slowly for the count of three and relax to the count of three. Do fifteen exercises in one set and do three sets a day.
  5. Check your diet. Avoid eating spicy foods, citrus fruits, caffeine, and over drinking.
  6. Bladder training. This involves retaining your bladder to hold more and increase the times between going to the toilet. Start a bladder control spread sheet writing down dates and times and record how often you go to the toilet. Slowly increase it over a six week period until you are able to hold urine for longer. Your bladder can hold 400/500mls of urine.
  7. Make sure it is not a urinary tract infection. Book an appointment with your GP.
  8. If you are not successful after trying the above, contact a physiotherapist who specialises in incontinence in women. A specialist will also be able to see why your body is not responding to treatment.

Incontinence is not something to be ashamed of so make sure you get it sorted now. There is no point causing yourself suffering when there is plenty for you to do.

 

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A poll taken by AA Travel Insurance has found that Irish tourists are more likely to be robbed in Spain than any other tourist destination.

A third of people who had been robbed, were robbed while holidaying in Spain. Pickpocketing is the most common crime, but tourists have also had necklaces ripped from their necks and item stolen from their handbags.

Some more scary stories surfaced  aswell – one couple had their tyre slashed when they stopped to get petrol. They then drove on for 2km before realising and the thieves posed as good Samaritans before robbing them.

The moral of the story? Be conscious of your surroundings, and don’t bring anything too important with you. Especially if you’re going to Spain. 

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When we think about weddings, we mostly think about things from the bride's perspective, but what about the groom? Buzzfeed have made a sweet little video in which they ask various grooms to share their memories of the special day. Have a look for yourself, and we guarantee it will make you smile.

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We are all still reeling from the shock of hearing the news of Robin Williams’ death here in SHEmazing!, so we thought we would celebrate the actor by recounting some of his best roles – there were plenty to choose from!

The genie in Aladdin
This was quite possibly our first introduction to the comedic genius – no wonder we were such big fans! His rendition of ‘Friend Like Me’ is one of our favourite Disney moments ever.

Mrs. Doubtfire
Who could forget this iconic film? No actor could have done a better job than Robin Williams – a firm childhood favourite.

Mork in Mike & Mindy
Williams played an alien sent from the planet Ork, who had come to observe human behaviour. This was the film that put Williams on the map as an actor, aswell as a comedian.

Dr. Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting
Robin played the role of a therapist helping a young boy to overcome his anger in this flick, and proved that he could do much more than make people laugh.

Alan Parrish in Jumanji
We’re still wary about playing old board games after watching Jumanji! We absolutely loved this when it came out in 1995.

 

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It’s official – Kelly Brook’s wedding won’t be happening anytime soon.  

The model spoke about her upcoming nuptials to David McIntosh recently, where she said: “We were going to get married next month, but we had to postpone because of my TV show and his work commitment. We don’t want to rush it.”

Kelly also said that she is undecided as to what sort of wedding she want, and told the Star magazine she has considered just eloping: “We talked about running away and doing it in Italy, but I keep changing my mind. I think we’ll have a big English, Wigan wedding. Our Big Fat Wigan Wedding!”

Now that, we cannot wait to see!

Whatever Kelly decided to do for her big day, we have no doubt she will look incredible!

Kelly and David got engaged last March, after a whirlwind romance.

 

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One of the longest lasting fashion trends ever has been denim, particularly jeans. The legs have flared and narrowed, the waist dropped from high to low and back again, but people stayed inseparable from their jeans.

Until now.

After decades of stable popularity, jeans sales are falling nearly 10% year on year now. Designers blame the current trend for comfortable and athletic clothing for the decline.

It seems we prefer our jeggings to the real thing.

The decline is across the board, but worse in women’s fashion. Leggings are currently the most popular trousers, with a renewed love for dresses also cutting into the denim market.

It’s hard to say whether this is just a temporary blip or the end of an era.

The 90s seems to be having resurgence so you might find yourself going from zero denim to double denim before you know it. 

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Soon your parents could not only be ordering you to clean your plate, but eat it too. That’s if LOLIWARE has their way.

The company has developed a line of fully edible and biodegradable tableware as a solution to overflowing landfills.

Made using plant-based gelatine (vegan friendly!), LOLIWARE cups come in a range of flavours and textures. When you’re finished your drink you can either eat it, or break it down in seconds using boiling water.

Anything left over can be composted, making it one of the most eco-friendly products around.

There are bad points however. One downside is cost. At the moment a pack of four cups costs nearly $12, a bit prohibitive for your average barbecue. They also don’t ship outside the US, so it could be a while before you can try them for yourself.

LOLIWARE is a new company and has a few teething problems, but as it expands production these should be solved. Most importantly they have launched a new, creative and delicious way to deal with pollution and waste.

If more companies follow their example our diet could take a big change for the functional.

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