If you are like many people who suffer from back pains, you probably want just to sit and do nothing until the pain goes away. You fear that any physical activity may worsen the pain and increase your suffering. The good news is that walking can help you ease the pain as you walk towards …
Although stitching together something cozy for yourself is certainly a lovely way to pass the time, a crochet project that helps others is even more gratifying. And these soothing sleeves may be our new favorite way to use handicraft skills to lend a hand. Fidget sleeves, also called twiddle muffs or cannula sleeves, are crocheted …
01/4Does lemon water actually help in fat loss? Most of us have grown up hearing that a glass of warm lemon water in the morning, with or without honey can help in weight loss. Most nutritionists also suggest that one should begin the day with lemon water. But does it really help? And why is …
When was the last time you had a deep and restful night’s sleep? I’m talking 8 hours, whereas soon as your head hits the pillow, you fall into a deep, calm, and blissful sleep… To wake up 8 hours later, feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to leap out of bed? Well, the chances are if …
Sleep is becoming an increasingly elusive beast. Research shows that nearly half of the UK population struggles to fall asleep at least once a month, with 36 per cent experiencing that very specific frustration at least once a week. If you’re one of them, may we suggest the “cognitive shuffle”? While it might sound like …
Leave it to the star of this week’s #WorkoutWednesday, Zoe-Maia from Maia Well Co Pilates, to help with that lockdown-induced back pain you’ve been suffering. For many, a year on, the lack of commute and increased time spent at less-than-perfect desk set-ups has left us hunched and suffering stiffness, soreness and pain in our backs. …
If you balk at the idea of wearing socks in bed (or indeed, at the thought of someone else doing so), a viral TikTok might just have you delving into that sock drawer by nightfall. A video extolling the benefits of sleeping in your socks shared by @Doctorjesss – real name, Doctor Jess Andrade – …
01/6Best coffee alternatives that help to keep you awake Sipping on a hot cup of coffee is the best way to kick start a morning and most of us swear by coffee for that instant boost of energy. From that perfectly brewed black coffee to delightful cappuccino, coffee is our go-to-fix to stay awake, whether …
If you’re one of the many that find it difficult to fall asleep quickly (or at all), you’ll be pleased to know there is an old technique currently doing the rounds on TikTok – see Doctor Jess below – that promises to help you do exactly that. TikTok content View on TikTok Yep, the “military …
If you’ve experienced migraine, the pain of it will be all too familiar. Migraines are a more severe form of a headache, classified by throbbing pain on one side of the head. They can occur with an aura (temporary sensory and vision disturbances) or without an aura. Around 70% of people who experience migraines will experience …