Here's something that might keep you up at night: as many as 70 million adults in America have a sleeping disorder, be it insomnia, sleep apnea, or chronic sleep deprivation. And while certain medical conditions and medications can contribute to the the onset of these disorders, a large contributor is (not surprisingly!) the lack of …
7 Amazing Anti-Stress Services To Take The Edge Off 2020
Whether it’s the worldwide health pandemic or the constant threat of global warming, we’ve been under a bit of stress lately. It isn’t just this year, either. Statistics from 2018 – a time when the world was, arguably, a much easier place – showed that a huge 74 per cent of us felt so stressed …
Anxious About ‘Re-Entering’ The World? You’re Not Alone. This Advice Will Make It Easier
The Spanish call it síndrome de la cabaña (cabin syndrome). The French prefer syndrome de l’escargo (snail syndrome). In English, we favour the less poetic ‘re-entry syndrome’, or ‘reverse culture shock’. Whatever the name, feeling anxious as we emerge from our shells or cabins to re-enter the Covid-19 world is very real. At first, this …
“Chinese food tastes even better when we eat it together” says Kareen Kapoor Khan
Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan recently shared an interesting observation with her fans on social media on the occasion of her elder sister and actor Karisma Kapoor’s 47th Birthday. Kareena took to her Instagram to share a picture from the Birthday bash and wrote: “Happy Birthday to the bravest, strongest, and the most precious woman …
5 Fun Outdoor Activities to Try This Summer
If you are getting bored with your exercise routine, why not try something new to get all excited about exercise again? I know I get bored doing the same things again and again so I always look for different ways of being active while having some fun at the same time. If you want to …
All The Reasons Why Cancel Culture Is So Toxic For Our Mental Health
It’s been a good year for cancelling. There’s the pandemic, of course, which crushed all of our plans and some hopes and dreams along the way. But there were also more specific cancellations. From celebrities – Jimmy Fallon, J K Rowling and Ellen DeGeneres – to brands like SoulCycle and Oatly (as well as a …
5 Ways Alcohol Impacts Your Fitness Routine
Despite being dedicated acolytes of Dry January, many of us need both a rhyme and a reason to keep going when it comes to being on the wagon – especially after a festive season during which many drinks were consumed. For today, let it be this: avoiding alcohol is unequivocally a good thing when it …
Best Elliptical Machines under £500 – User’s Guide and Reviews
A sturdy elliptical machine is a must in every basic home gym, mainly if your fitness goals include weight loss and cardio exercising. While they usually excel at performance and quality, professional ellipticals can be very expensive and thus limit your gym budget severely. Focusing on the essential features, best-rated brands, and long-term customer satisfaction, we’ve …
The Boobs & Bums Interiors Trend Helped Me Accept My Own Plus-Size Body
I should probably start this by telling you two important things about me: the first is that I’m not an interiors aficionado, and the second is that I’m fat. I always have been, or at least that’s what it feels like. Until a couple of years ago, I was on some kind of diet for …
5 Weight Loss Challenges and How to Overcome Them
If you have ever tried losing weight, you know it can be very challenging. Everyone experiences challenges that are specific to their unique circumstances. These range from a lack of time, to genetics, stress, and unmet expectations from trying more than once. Most people can encounter these roadblocks, but that does not mean that they …