Wellness tips, fitness advice, and health related breakthroughs.
Wellness tips, fitness advice, and health related breakthroughs.
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Sex work has, generally speaking, had a notoriously detrimental effect on workers' lives. Documentaries like Netflix's After Porn Ends lay bare the deep-rooted psychological and social problems which sex workers can face. This is largely due to the fact that, until recently, the sex industry has been almost completely unregulated…
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When you get to a certain age, there are particular behaviours you will have left firmly behind, based on society's ideas about what is and is no longer socially acceptable (ever seen an adult sucking their thumb?). Talking to yourself, for instance, might have been absolutely fine when you were…
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A 14-year-old girl in China was rushed to the hospital due to a problem with her digestion last month. On May 28, she was taken to hospital by her parents after five days of problems with her bowels, AsiaOne reports. Doctors initially couldn't find the cause of her digestive issues,…
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A number of women have been hospitalised after trying to stop their periods by applying a vacuum to their vaginas, a nurse has claimed. A nurse in Seattle, Washington State, claims that in the space of a week, a couple of women were rushed into hospital suffering from "shock", after…
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Sportswear manufacturer Nike has introduced plus-size mannequins at its flagship London store. This reflects a larger societal shift towards body acceptance, sparked by the body positivity movement, which was created to encourage people to love the skin that they are in - regardless of size. In the video below, Hayley…
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Summer is almost upon us once again. The temperatures are set to soar, leaving us all hot and sticky, which means that it's time for everyone to ditch their spring wardrobes and embrace their summerwear instead. Woolly jumpers and denim jeans are out, and Hawaiian shirts and linen shorts are…
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Coffee is so much more than just a drink. Coffee is a sweet elixir of happiness that helps me survive my working day. There is a reason restaurants offer you a coffee at the end of your meal, and that's because they're saving the best thing until last. Coffee can…
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Everyone enjoys a good bar - I know I do. There's something about the atmosphere, the hubbub, and the music that just enhances a social experience. However, we all know that drinking too much alcohol can have serious short-term and long-term effects on our body and overall health. When you…
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Many people dream of being able to grow thick and lustrous hair; especially if their existing roots are already sparse and patchy. Indeed, many men and women fear going bald and will do anything to keep their hair follicles strong and healthy. Hair loss can happen for a variety of…
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There are plenty of people out there who simply love Jell-O. But the problem is that it's one of those desserts that you kinda have to eat on its own. If you've got a sweet tooth then you might be wishing that it could be combined with something else to…
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Many parents who chose not to have their children vaccinated - or anti-vaxxers as they are more commonly known - believe that there is a link between common vaccinations and disorders like autism. Now, a new study conducted in Denmark and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has found…
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If there's one food which has been popularised more than any other in recent years, it's the humble avocado. This is, no doubt, in part the result of millennials, who've become famed for their penchant for avocado on toast. Memes aside, this had led to a lot more avocado-based dishes…
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Ice cream manufacturer Ben & Jerry's has recently announced plans to create CBD-infused ice cream. In a statement, the company said: "We are committed to bringing CBD-infused ice cream to your freezer as soon as it's legalized at the federal level." As it stands, it is not currently legal to add…
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A father has taken it upon himself to distribute 'Never Give Up' signs around town after a string of teen suicides were reported in the local area. When Colby Wallace heard about the four teen suicides in King County earlier this month, he became concerned - especially because, as he…
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Freckles are thought to be caused by a combination of exposure to the sun and genetic predisposition. (But don't worry, freckle-ess folks, you can get a beautiful spray of Meghan Markle freckles tattooed!) Over time, these spots tend to fade, but don't totally go away - like glitter after a…
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An arbitrator has upheld a company's decision to fire an employee after he was discovered masturbating loudly in the workplace toilets. The unidentified man, working for an aerospace firm operating hangars at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Canada, had his contracted terminated after his colleagues heard him engaging in…
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A Brazilian bodybuilder is risking his life by injecting oil into his biceps, pectorals and back muscles in pursuit of an ultra-muscular Hulk-like physique, the Daily Mail has reported. In spite of the dangers (including the risk of stroke and infection) of such a lifestyle, Valdir Segato is insisting on…
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A disturbing series of images have gone viral on Facebook, showing the damaging effects swallowing a button battery will have on a small child. The pictures, which stem from the public emergency first aid Facebook page CPR Kids, display the horrific damage wrought upon the flesh of a chicken fillet…
