Weighted blankets have become a bedroom staple for those who struggle to fall or stay asleep. According to a recent study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 42% of people with sleep issues can benefit from a weighted blanket. A natural alternative to over-the-counter sleep aids, weighted blankets help ease anxiety by applying deep …
by Sofia Alves Whether you’re a full-time couch potato trying to turn things around, or you’re thinking about having your own space for exercising, a compact home gym may be just the thing you’ve been looking for. But before making the switch there are several things to take into account like the budget limits, available …
Adult tricycles are a great way to keep fit, make friends, and ensure that your mental wellbeing is being cared for. Since the first lockdown in the UK, adult tricycles have increased in popularity. The closure of gyms and other physical activity outlets has encouraged people to work out at home or take advantage of …
As the old saying goes: patience is a virtue. But perhaps you’re not feeling particularly virtuous – especially with our long-awaited “freedom day” set to be postponed by another month. If thinking about what the future holds leaves you feeling impatient, anxious, or even at breaking point, take note of these tips from prominent wellness …
From Flying Dosa to Bahubali Dosa, social media has made us witness many variations of this South Indian delight that tastes best with sambhar and coconut chutney. The concept of fusion food has also made us witness Chocolate Dosa and Schezwan Dosa, which are far away from the traditional taste of this delicacy that is …
Intermittent fasting—which for some people may mean skipping breakfast and restricting their daily eating period to only eight consecutive hours—is one of the most popular diet trends in the last couple of years. But new research suggests that what you eat, rather than when you eat, has a greater impact on one's overall health and …
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 …
From staphylococcus to E. Coli, bacteria thrive on your toothbrush. Think about it: Your toothbrush lives near your toilet, which-when you flush with the seat uncovered-sprays particles into the air that can land on your bristles. (Even washing your hands can put your toothbrush in the line of bacteria fire, if it's close enough to …
01/4Fortune Cookies: The symbol of luck and wisdom Prepared with flour, oil, sugar and vanilla, fortune cookies are sweet and crispy cookies that consist of a small piece of paper that carries a prophecy or message. The exact origin of the fortune cookies is still not known but it is believed that they might have …
You probably don't need to be reminded that getting eight hours of sleep per night is crucial to your health. Unfortunately, clocking those eight hours might feel like an impossible task when you're so busy planning a wedding-and it's especially tough when you can't get comfortable once you're actually in bed. When falling and staying …