Wiggle your big toe. Go on, wiggle it. While Uma Thurman might have been recovering from a far more extreme place when she delivered this line in Kill Bill: Volume 1, there’s no doubt all of our feet could do with a little more conscious movement. Our only connection with the ground, the feet have …
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 …
Credit: Johnny Miller Ready for a post-holiday reset? We’ve got all kinds of good-for-you recipes — savory, sweet, and everything in between. Start Slideshow Chicken Voodle Soup Credit: Armando Rafael View Recipe this link opens in a new tab It’s all about voodles (vegetable noodles) in this better-for-you riff on the classic comfort food. Long …
I fear this year there will be none of Keats’s promise of “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”. Rather, we would be better to bulk buy SAD [Seasonal Affective Disorder] light accessories and only then immerse ourselves in the poet’s concept of “negative capability”, which translates roughly as: Don’t let uncertainty paralyse you. It’s uncertain, …
by George Gitogo For most people, nothing is as gratifying as getting in between the sheets and getting some quality shut-eye. But for others, the idea of falling asleep is terrifying. An example of sleep anxiety, also known as sleep dread or fear of sleep (somniphobia), is when one fears to fall asleep due to …
Things are more fun if you do them with someone else – especially if that someone is your significant other or your best friend. So, how about doing couple workouts? Just imagine spending a little extra time with that special someone and building your body at the same time. These 17 workout ideas are perfect …
Inflammation is a natural response in the body, and to some degree, it is necessary to promote internal healing and recovery. There are two kinds of inflammation which have entirely different causes and effects on training and recovery. How inflammation affects your training and recovery depends on which type of inflammation you are experiencing. 1. …
by Sofia Alves There is nothing like an early morning run to get your blood pumping and make you feel invigorated for the rest of your day. Running is great cardiovascular exercise, protecting and strengthening the heart. It also builds up the lower body, developing muscles and enabling you to push yourself further. For all …
Many people think that their house is a safe space with no pollutants, bacterias, and potential health risks, when in fact, indoor air can be two up to five times more polluted than the air outdoors. Bad air quality can have a significant impact on you and your relatives, that’s why it’s essential to take …
The lunch break, something we all used to look forward to, is starting to feel like a thing of the past. A huge 79 per cent of us don’t actually take a break at lunch, with one in five of us using the time to run errands or spending it on social media instead, according …