Credit: Casarsa Guru / Getty Images Some are furless but all are full of character. These felines are considered hypoallergenic, including the Balinese, Siberian, Devon and Cornish Rex, and Bengals. Start Slideshow Credit: Casarsa Guru / Getty Images Let’s face it, a cat allergy is not pretty. Sneezing, hives, itchy eyes, and even severe asthma …
Should I Just Have A Bath Instead Of Booking An Exercise Class Then?
If even the thought of venturing out to do some exercise sends shivers down your spine, you might be in luck, for a new study has found that taking a hot bath (or a sauna, if you’re privy to one) might just do the trick. In perhaps the best news since sliced bread, indulging in …
Best treadmills for tall runners
Home gym equipment can be expensive, especially if you’re limited to specific features like tall people are. Picking out an at-home treadmill that is purposeful yet affordable can be a challenge for a tall person, as most products are made for average height runners (up to 6’’). For this reason, we’ve compiled and scrutinized dozens of …
Running Injuries? This Is What You Need To Know About Your Foot Health
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 …
A short guide to tricycles and the benefits of riding one
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 …
31 Days of Healthy Recipes
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 …
How To Mentally Prepare For A Second Lockdown According To A Therapist
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, …
Sleep Anxiety: How to Overcome the Fear of Sleep
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 …
Sweat Together, Stay Together – 12 Workout Ideas Perfect For Couples
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 …
Is Inflammation Affecting Your Training & Recovery?
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. …