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Time can be cruel to hair. There's too little in some places and too much in others. For women, the "too much" part means choosing between various methods of hair removal – none of which are perfect.

First, here's an explanation of why you may suddenly find whiskers sprouting on your chin or cheeks. As you reach the menopause transition, your hormonal balance changes and that can change the way your hair grows on your face.

If you know anyone who has suffered from a brain aneurysm, you'll want to pay attention to a study from the Netherlands that found that such common activities as drinking coffee, having sex or even blowing your nose could trigger a stroke.