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Ingrid Arnott

Fitness fix

by Ingrid Arnott

Many of us feel like we don't have time to exercise. Not Ingrid Arnott. She's a working mum who fits it in 10 times a week - and loves every minute.

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Can stress turn your hair grey overnight?

09/07/2008

No, but some diseases can turn you grey over a short time.
No, but stress can make you grey over a long period.
Yes, haven't you heard of Marie Antoinette?

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"As her mother, I desperately wanted to protect her and tell her everything would be alright."

Caroline Steindl
Your Story: Speaking out for my child

"It's all common sense. There are some red wines that I do have what I call "sinus hangovers" from. But none of the facts will stop me from enjoying a great bottle of red or white."

Helen
Fact buster: Which gives you a worse hangover?