Do you ever wonder how the genetic code works? Find out which beauty traits are mapped out before birth? By Alicia RewegaHow many times have you beaten yourself up over your thick thighs or your decidedly ill-proportioned derriere, only to finally chalk it up to bad genes? It’s a natural scapegoat for all of us and an easy way to accept defeat, says Dieter Kuster, a senior chemist and CEO ...

By Maya AndersonI was on the bicycle at the gym one day when a woman sashayed past on her way to the treadmill. For a second, I felt almost ashamed of my own appearance in contrast to hers. Her hair was blowdried straight and flowed over her shoulders. Her eyes were dolled up with heavy eyeliner and thick lashes of mascara, lips perfectly glossed. I even thought I detected a shimmer of bronzer on ...

By Iolande Skinner How many years have you been promising yourself that “this summer I will look great in my bikini”? You imagine yourself strolling along the beach, smile plastered on your face, not a self-conscious thought in mind. But when summer hits it’s back to covering up as much skin as possible for yet another year. What if I told you the ...

We asked some of your favourite fitness stars what they think of bikini season and what makes a killer beach body. By Kerrie Lee Brown DAVANA MEDINA “For me, bikini season means not only enjoying the beautiful weather, but [revealing] a little more skin than usual to show how hard I worked to maintain a healthy lifestyle all year round. It's important to look great on the beach because ...