I'm a healthy person in my 30s, and when it was finally my turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine, I figured I'd do just fine. While that's mostly true, things didn't go as seamlessly as I thought they would. I had some pretty severe soreness in my arm after receiving my first dose of the …
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 …
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 …
Coffee lovers will tell you that every time of day is the best time to drink coffee; however experts say that there is an ideal time to sip a cup of joe in order to really reap the benefits of that caffeine boost. "If you are someone who has average tolerance to caffeine, then after …
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 …
When it comes to fitness classes in London, are you looking for something a little more out of the ordinary? With candlelit hip hop yoga classes, mind-body-soul spinning experiences and disco bar sessions on offer around the capital, there are an abundance of new workouts for you to try that are guaranteed to mix up …
If you've found yourself living a more sedentary life due to COVID or you're simply bent over a computer screen for most of your waking hours, you might be looking for more ways to get active. But busy schedules mean it might feel impossible to find time to take a break and center yourself. Enter …
Summer is incomplete without seasonal fruits like watermelon, muskmelon, and mango. While we keep witnessing interesting recipes made with these seasonal fruits on social media, there are days when food bloggers and enthusiasts share something totally bizarre and leave you awestruck. One food blogger left us awestruck recently when he paired raw watermelon slices with …
Even though we're constantly reminded of the benefits of staying hydrated, drinking enough water can be a tricky business. The same is true even after you've become one with your water bottle-once it feels like an appendage, it can be difficult to put it down. After a while, you may start to wonder if you're …
Sensitive teeth can be bothersome at best and downright excruciating at worst—but that doesn't mean that this ailment is one you need to accept as part of everyday life. When it comes to generalized dental sensitivity, there are several causes (and solutions!) for the aching pain. While some cases of tooth sensitivity will require medical …