Wellness tips, fitness advice, and health related breakthroughs.
Wellness tips, fitness advice, and health related breakthroughs.
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You might feel overworked, underpaid and otherwise unappreciated by your employers, but mental health experts say that you're definitely not imagining things. According to experts in mental and emotional well-being, the optimal amount of time we should be working in order to stave off insanity is around eight hours a…
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As the summer approaches and the temperatures soar, now's a better time than ever to switch to gin. Yes, the spirit has recently experienced a massive resurgence in popularity, and more and more people are learning to appreciate this delightful beverage. Which is why this latest offer should come as…
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When it comes to favourite breakfast cereals, everyone agrees that Coco-Pops are one of the best choices. Okay, so maybe it's not as healthy as a bowl of porridge or fruit, but you can't deny that they're totally delicious. Indeed, they were certainly a staple of my childhood. However, if…
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Being unable to communicate verbally is a daunting roadblock for so many individuals out there. Whatever condition they may have that prevents them from talking to others, many of us can't imagine the difficulties these people must face in normal everyday life. Therefore, it is unfathomable to try and envision…
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Oatly has been a go-to milk alternative since its launch in 1985. Now, to reflect the increasing number of people opting for plant-based and flexetarian diets, it has launched an oat milk ice cream. Available in seven different flavors, it will be available for purchase this month in New York…
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Amazon is now selling a wrist strap that uses a small electric current to "zap" you into giving up bad habits. The black bracelet, which retails for £200 ($250), has 150 zaps per charge, which means the battery should last a good few days, depending on how "naughty" you've been.…
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Following a life tainted by illness, one yoga instructor has revealed how drinking her own urine every morning has not only given her flawless skin, but also helped her to overcome chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia - a long-term condition that causes agonising pain all over the body. Kayleigh Oakley, 33, drinks…
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Ever felt like punching someone in the face? Of course you have! People annoy the hell out of us all on a regular basis, whether it's that snarky colleague at work, or a friend's ex-boyfriend who deserves what's coming to him. But perhaps a more relevant question is: how often…
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Plenty of people out there would love the chance to eat delicious food for a living. I know I would. It certainly sounds like a career that would make those who have a large appetite happy. However, now Reynolds Wrap GCO is offering the chance for one lucky person to…
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A grotesque video - uploaded to the Facebook page, Medical Sharing - shows a man picking at his foot, which is covered in thick, yellow calluses, and it's just as vomit-inducing as you'd imagine. The minute long clip - which has garnered a whopping 13 million views - shows the…
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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…
