Technology is changing and developing at an incredible rate. What is commonplace today was scarcely imaginable a decade ago. Leading the charge and driving the change is the computer – and if this video is anything to go by, that is itself about to be revolutionised. So forget the ‘new’ innovations...

First, the good news… As a woman, you are kinder to the planet and easier on the environment than men are. And now, the bad news… As a woman, you are more vulnerable to the adverse affects of global warming than men are. Those are the conclusions of the United Nations’ State of World Population...

Everyone knows that Gossip Girl is hot. The Kristen Bell-narrated show has officially filled the teen drama void left by The OC, Dawson’s Creek and, going waaaaay back, 90210. Featuring sexy stars and semi-ridiculous but always entertaining storylines, Gossip Girl is must-see TV for a new generation...

According to a poll conducted in Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper, women remain heavily influenced by celebrity when it comes to body image. However, a degree of realism seems to now by seeping into that outlook. Because instead of the skeletal, unrealistic waif look – Victoria Beckham, for example...

A few simple steps can ensure a girls’ night out doesn’t become a nightmare, says Natasha Mahony These days, an increasing amount of women are turning to martial arts – in a bid to get fitter and to learn to defend themselves. Martial arts classes are available Australia-wide and provide a safe...

Valentine’s Day has been and gone for another year, and while everyone at A Pampered Life hopes your day was full of love and romance, for some people it’s a time of year to dread. So whether you’ve just split up with a partner or just need a little pick-me-up, here are 10 ways to mend a broken...

If you’ve ever had to slog your guts out in a dead-end job you really didn’t enjoy while waiting for your dreams of superstardom to become reality, hopefully you can take heart from this video. Featuring 10 modern day celebrities, from Leonardo DiCaprio to Evangeline Lily, in a variety of dodgy adverts...

What’s hot and what’s not this year… We’re already well into the new year (with, scarily, autumn just about knocking on the door), but that’s no reason not to consider the looks and hairstyles that will be making waves this year. The good news is that variety will abound, with everything...

It’s the universal myth – that women are bad drivers. The stats don’t back it up, and now an Australian website is empowering female motorists. A couple of years ago, newspaper columnist Jeff Corbett wrote that ‘women are lousy drivers’. He justified his claim as follows: ‘It is nothing more...

Could the UK’s newest fitness craze be heading this way? Exercise is important in life, but now it seems as though a whole industry has been set up to create new, more interesting ways for people – especially women – to get fit. A Pampered Life has already talked about the physical benefits of...

The headlines scream and the talkback hosts wail: young women of today are downright debauched. But is that really the case? Joanne Simpson investigates… Any story that relates to sex makes for good copy: it sells newspapers and magazines, it gets ratings. And any story that can combine sex and generational...