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 …
During this strange year we’ve all weathered, when the present moment has often seemed too heavy to process, looking to the past has been something of an emotional fire blanket. A comforter, a guide to less stormy seas. Which partly explains a burgeoning interest in a 1970s approach to wellness, as we surge forth into …
01/3Egg remains intact for 1000 years Eggs are so fragile that we often handle them with utmost care, but this 1000 year old chicken egg found unharmed and intact in a sewage disposal tank in Israel will leave you surprised! A team of archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) found this 1000 year old …
For as long as the world spins around, we will all be looking for the latest “hacks” on how to look a little bit younger. However, it would be fair to say that these principles have changed somewhat over the last few years. Now, a lot more people are also realizing that the best way …
by Sofia Alves We’ve all been there – 2 a.m. and you catch yourself roaming around the fridge, licking leftover crumbs from the cookie jar, addictively searching for more. “This is the last one”, you say hopelessly, “I promise”. When does all of the snacking end? How do you even stop it? There are various …
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 …
I remember walking down Oxford Street on Friday 8 July 2016, joining masses of other Black people to cry, “No justice, no peace.” Only a few days after protesting again, with that same plea for humanity, I can’t help but reflect on how our vulnerability has once again been put on display, for others to …
Tea is known to have all sorts of benefits. Not only is a crisis usually solved over a cup of strong, sweetened tea, but you can chat about life over a good cuppa and a biscuit. There are a bunch of health benefits too. Tea is thought to help the discomfort of irritable bowel syndrome …
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links which means I may get a small commission if you purchase a product after clicking on a link. This does not cost you anything. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Lipton is a popular tea brand that sells all kind of teas in different countries all over the …
It's a new school year, and a new opportunity to raise your kids' lunch game, and that's true wherever class is taking place. Follow our pediatrician-approved checklist and get our lunch box ideas below. It's as easy as one, two, three, and will keep little learners alert and enthused all afternoon. Related: Healthy Dinner Ideas …