Bones are made up of both living tissue and non living substances. The part of the bone that is “alive” is made up of nerves, collagen, blood vessels, and other living cells. Bones also contain osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Osteoblasts help form bone structure, and osteoclasts eat the old bone away.

The evening primrose plant, or Oenothera biennis, has been commonly referred to as the “sun drop” or “tree primrose”. This plant is found all over North America as well as certain parts of Europe and in the Southern Hemisphere. The native people have been using it to cure many ailments for thousands of years by pressing the oil out of the seed of the plant.

Certain stigmas exist. One of them is that men grow distinguished as they age, and women, well, women don’t. They say (whoever they are) that women suffer from diminishing looks as they get older. Their skin falters and their hair becomes less silky.

So many women make major fashion faux pas. We choose a garment based on the tag size, not on whether it actually fits right. Even though you can squeeze into that size 8 or size 10, you may not be wearing the correct size for your body.

PMS – It’s that dreaded time of the month where you likely experience some type of negative symptom due to your menstrual cycle. Some get mild cramping, others experience wild mood swings and depression. Fluid retention, bloating and weight gain are also common side effects of having your period. The worst!

It's a new year, and you’ve decided you need a new look. Good for you! Whether you want a makeover or a makeunder, the experts have some great tips for achieving style that’s simple and natural, and won’t break the bank.

British women are going through the menopause 18 months later than their mothers did, according to new research. On average, they embark on "the change" at the age of 50 years and six months. Women of their mothers' generation experienced the same thing at 49, says The Independent on Sunday. The scientists calculated that the risk of premature death goes down by 2 per cent with each year that passes before the menopause starts.

Getting enough daily fitness can be difficult, right? It's hard to juggle a workout with work, kids, and with your not-so-motivating significant other. Whip him or her into shape! With limited time, you want to be able to exercise and spend time with your partner. Here are some clever ideas for you both to fit in fitness:

When it comes to love - or, more accurately, attraction - size really does matter, writes Ben Leapman in The Sunday Telegraph.

Two economists from Britain's University of Essex analyzed the choices made by 3,600 people at 84 speed-dating events across the country. They found: For every inch taller a man is than his "rivals," the number of women who want to meet him again increases by 5 per cent. Being fat makes no difference to a man's success, but a woman who is clinically overweight is selected by 70 per cent fewer men.