All news by author: Courtney Pochin

A gynaecologist has debunked several intimate health misconceptions to do with washing and also shared a warning about using products in the bath including bath bombs

A consumer psychologist has shared some of the little-known tricks supermarkets use on customers to entice them to spend longer in the shop and buy more products

Amid the cost of living crisis we put budget make-up from Primark to the test to see if it's easy to swap out the contents of your make-up bag for cheaper items to save a little money

A mum who gave her daughter a unique name claims she was bombarded with nasty comments after sharing the Disney-inspired moniker online - but she loves her choice

A hairdresser and a trichologist have warned against using certain types of hair brushes as they could actually cause more damage than good and explained what to use instead

A top pharmacist has explained why some pills you buy are half yellow and half red and others are blue or green, and it turns out the colour choices have little to do with the medicine itself

A social media post has caused a stir online after it was claimed a common petrol pump hack was actually pointless and an expert has since confirmed that it's a waste of time and money

Farnham, a market town in Surrey, has gone viral as people branded it one of the 'snootiest' places to live, so Courtney Pochin ventured there to discover what it's really like

A top chef has shared restaurant secrets with The Mirror including how to make the tastiest chips that are crispy on the outside but have the 'fluffiest' middle

The head pasta chef from Pasta Evangelists has shared their top tips for cooking the exact amount of pasta you need 'perfectly' and how much water to add to the pan

A consumer psychologist has shared the way bigger shops like department stores use a sneaky trick in their doorways when it's cold to entice people to come in and look around

A top dentist has explained why our teeth may sometimes look lighter or darker unexpectedly throughout the year and why because of this there are certain times you should avoid whitening them

A professional make-up artist has shared the technique they use for applying mascara to themselves and their clients and they claim it ensures every lash is coated

Anita Pires is a call centre operator for the National Lottery and often tells people they're millionaires as part of her job, she tells The Mirror what her unique role is really like and how they confirm a win

Avon has launched a brand new hydrating matte lipstick that's the first of its kind in the world, so we put it to the test for one whole day to see if it's as much of a game-changer as they claim

A consumer psychologist has explained how supermarkets use baskets and trolleys to get shoppers to buy more items while they're in store - and it's all to do with the basket placement

A hairdresser has explained why it's a big mistake to have a strict hair washing 'routine' that you follow, as washing your hair when it doesn't need it can cause unnecessary damage

A chef who previously cooked for the Queen has claimed that many of us have been cooking bacon incorrectly, making a big mistake with the pan when heating it up

To mark the start of the Chinese New Year we decided to try what is thought to be one of the best Chinese takeaways in the UK to find out if it really is as good as people claim

A laundry expert has explained how often you should be changing and washing your pyjamas and shared a top tip for keeping the colours looking good as new for longer

A child psychologist has shared her top tips for parents keen to reduce the amount of time their youngsters spend using screens - and warned against taking devices away as a form of punishment

An NHS doctor has shared three little-known tips and tricks that she claims will help those struggling to fall asleep at night drift off into a peaceful sleep in just a few minutes

A dream and spirituality expert has explained how 'decoding' your dreams can help you understand yourself and your feelings better as well as sharing the meaning behind certain dreams and nightmares

A chef who has worked at Michelin-starred restaurants shared his top tip for making the tastiest and creamiest mashed potatoes - and it doesn't involve boiling the spuds first

If you're attempting to de-ice your car windscreen in a hurry in the morning, you could accidentally end up doing more damage than good, according to auto experts