All news by author: Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz

A mum wasn't expecting to feel so heartbroken after sending out invites to her son's 12th birthday party - but she was truly touched by some of the responses from parents

During the summer holidays it can be difficult to know how to plan a fun day out for your children, while also making sure they go to sleep at the correct times. Luckily, a sleep expert has found the exact formula to help parents

We've had killer sharks, and now murder sloths? Film fans have been left in stitches after seeing the trailer for Slotherhouse - a horror comedy about an adorable, but deadly sloth

A woman has been left wondering how to deal with her neighbour, who wanders around naked in their home 'all hours of the day', in front of floor to ceiling windows

If you're struggling to get the most out of your fitness routine, experts have recommended five foods that are essential to add to your diet in order to help speed up your weight loss results

Fitness enthusiasts have hailed Nordic Walking as the perfect technique to not only burn calories fast, but also improve posture, strengthen your back and abdominal muscles and reduce the impact on your joints

Gardeners are being warned against making a costly mistake this summer. If they unknowingly spread a specific type of weed, it could end with them being fined up to £5,000

Painful bloating can occur due to a number of things, and while it can be caused by what you eat and drink, a doctor has warned it can also be caused by anxiety - and there are things you can do to help

Losing belly fat can be incredibly difficult, especially if you don't enjoy cardio exercises like running or skipping. However, TV doctor Michael Mosley has explained why another type of exercise is even better for losing weight

When you're breastfeeding it's important to take steps to feel comfortable. Wearing the wrong bra could be putting your health at risk, according to one midwife and lactation expert

One dad was left flabbergasted after he came home to find his mother-in-law had cut his daughter's hair behind his back - and if that wasn't bad enough she ended up looking like a character from a Jim Carrey film

A woman has been left questioning whether she did anything wrong after her friend told her she had 'ruined' her wedding after using the dress she was planning to wear to her wedding

While some of the symptoms of dementia are more obvious, like memory loss or language difficulties, more subtle sensory changes can be key in detecting the condition early

A friend convinced Mirror's reporter Ariane she needed to see Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer in IMAX 70mm, and she's glad she did, because it's one of the best viewing experiences she's ever had

A mum was furious after coming back from the cinema to find out her own mum had shaved her two-year-old son's head behind her back, without permission, while she was babysitting

A woman doesn't feel like she's close enough friends with the woman to point out her two-year-old son's name sounds exactly like a narcotic that is taken for pain relief

Villagers of a tiny hamlet in the UK, with a rather rude name, were so fed up with people stealing its wooden name signs they decided to take action so it couldn't happen again

Many people decide to get tattoos that have a significant meaning in their life - while others just pick something in the moment that they think will look cool - and it doesn't always turn out the way you'd expect

Identical twin sisters Anna and Lucy DeCinque, who call themselves the 'most identical twins in the world', are share every waking moment together - from going to the bathroom to spending time with their fiancé

A vegan man who made his husband a sandwich which contained a meat-alternative has asked the internet for advice after his partner 'lashed out' at him for not giving him a heads up it didn't have meat in it

Sleep hallucinations, also known as sleep demons, is a truly terrifying phenomenon that can make you convinced there's harmful presence in the room, but according to an expert, it's completely normal

Falling asleep, and staying asleep, isn't always as simple as it sounds. Waking up in the middle of the night is normal, but if it's a regular occurrence, it could be a sign of something more sinister

If the excitement of the Barbie movie wasn't enough, fans have been shocked to learn the doll's fictional boyfriend's full name - and that he actually has a star sign

Lord of the Rings fan and Mirror writer Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz visited the quaint London pub owned by Gandalf actor Sir Ian McKellan, and was impressed by all the small details

An extreme body modification fan has opened up about getting her eyeballs tattooed and tongue split - and despite the negative comments she receives online, she isn't stopping there