All news by author: Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz

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Clever 'bumblebee' trick can help you fall asleep faster and boost serotonin
Feel like you've exhausted all avenues when it comes to tricks to help you fall asleep? We bet you haven't tried the 'bumblebee' method yet, so why not give it a go with World Sleep Day?
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Hygiene expert's two-step trick to get rid of boob acne and cause explained
Acne isn't just something that affects the face, but it can also appear elsewhere on the body. Around 15% of people also experience something known as 'boob'ne'
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Popular drink 'ruins sleep quality' even if you drift off quicker, expert says
Experts warn that certain drinks could be wreaking havoc on your sleep quality, so it might be about time to reconsider your habits before hitting the hay
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You have impressive vision if you can find 6 letters camouflaged in flower bed
You have seriously impressive vision if you can spot these six letters in less than 15 seconds, which is the record time it's taken for someone to spot the letters S, P, R, I, N and G in this flower bed
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'Hidden' fridge button helps keep your food last longer - but Brits overlook it
Sick of food going mouldly in your fridge before you've even had chance to open the packet? You might be overlooking a clever function that's lurking in your appliance
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Health risks of fasting during Ramadan - and how to make sure you stay safe
Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection and fasting. While abstaining from fasting has some proven health benefits, in other ways it can be dangerous - so you should make sure you're doing it safely
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People feel scammed after discovering what 'dry clean only' label really means
The most dreaded washing label of them all is the 'dry clean only' symbol - but many people feel cheated after learning the truth about them, as it's not as black and white as you might have thought
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Sneaky WhatsApp trick lets you read full message without even opening it
Many people will be completely unaware that there's a clever WhatsApp trick that will allow you to read received messages in full without even opening them, and it could be very helpful indeed
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Four 'anti-inflammatory' foods that can prevent Alzheimer's disease and diabetes
What we eat can have a serious impact on our health when it comes to diseases such as type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease - but eating an anti-inflammatory diet could help
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Woman's 'mind-blowing' hack for shiny floors without constant dirty mop water
A savvy woman who regularly shares cleaning hacks on TikTok has shared a 'genius' trick which means you'll never clean your floors with dirty water ever again
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'I'm called a bad mum because I love wearing skimpy tops - haters have no clue'
Mum Mia Boardman, 27, faces hateful comments from trolls on a daily basis, all because she likes to wear low-cut tops and enjoys partying with pals - but she doesn't let them bring her down
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Florist shares 'three day' rule to make Mother's Day flowers last longer
If you're one of those people who pop your flowers in a vase and forget about them, you've been doing it wrong. A florist has shared his genius trick to make your Mother's Day blooms last even longer
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Tricky Who Wants to Be a Millionaire questions shows whether you could win £1m
Have you ever wondered whether you could win the £1million jackpot on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Answer these 15 sample questions from the ITV quiz show, and you'll be able to test your potential
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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire winner used lifeline to answer jackpot question
Retired banker Robert Brydges had to use his 50-50 lifeline when he reached the final round of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire back in 2001 - could you answer the tricky jackpot question?
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Nicolas Cage's baffling chip shop order exposed - as he's a 'big fan of pickles'
Self-confessed Anglophile Nicolas Cage owns a rustic cottage in Somerset, and lucky locals can sometimes see him out and about. One fish and chip shop worker remembers one incident vividly - no doubt partly because of his strange food order
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Puppy gets dressed up in tiny tuxedo to meet new owners - but they never arrive
Adorable Vincente was dressed in a tuxedo and groomed ready to go to his new home, but his new owners never showed up, leaving the poor pup needing to find new owners again
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'I told my pal her baby name is ridiculously stupid and now she's devastated'
An expectant mum who chose her baby name from Game Of Thrones was warned by a friend that many other parents were making the same choice - so she opted for a very unique spelling instead
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Couple mocked for Disneyland proposal - as another man proposes behind them
A couple were mocked for their 'unoriginal' proposal in front of Sleeping Beauty's castle at Disneyland in California, after spotting another man getting down on one knee behind them
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Only those with the 'highest visual acuity' can spot odd number in sea of 9s
Avoid getting distracted by the sea of number nines in this tricky brain teaser, and instead try to find the odd number six - but beware, it's much harder than it looks
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'Nordic' walking technique gives a 'full body workout' and can boost weight loss
Walking is one of the easiest forms of exercise which can also increase calorie burn, which in turn aids weight loss - but according to a fitness expert, there's one technique that can help you burn even more calories
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Best Mother's Day quotes and poems for cards - sweet and funny inspiration
Mother's Day is just around the corner, and if you've put pen to paper only to find that the words aren't transferring from your brain to the card, don't worry, we've got you covered with some sweet messages
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'I compared supermarket Mother's Day flowers - one was incredible value'
It's that time of year again where we remind our mother figures how much we love them. Mirror writer Ariane went in search of the best supermarket Mother's Day flowers - and was blown away by the value of one of them
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'A nurse ignored my leg pain and said I was just a lazy student - I nearly died'
Maela Penney was in 'agony' when she booked an emergency appointment due to excruciating pain in her leg and hip, but says she was dismissed as just being a 'lazy student'' who had spent too much time in bed
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Expert shares best time to turn your heating off this year as spring looms
The UK weather will slowly be hotting up over the next few weeks, meaning Brits will be able to turn their heating off and finally save some money on their energy bills
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Flight attendant admits you should always skip in-flight meals on long haul
A flight attendant has shared that it might not always be the best idea to accept food on long haul flights just because it's offered to you - and you should think about eating before you go