written by Corey L. Lewis In the past, strength training was a male-dominated field. The possibility of looking “too masculine” has driven some women away from the benefits of strength training. Society is changing, and many women are taking advantage of the health benefits that come from building muscle. In tandem with its physical benefits, particularly …
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 …
01/5Tequila took birth in Mexico Made from the blue agave plant, Tequila is an alcohol beverage that is distilled. Blue agave plant is mostly found in the area around ‘Santiago de Tequila’, a town in Mexico that gave birth to Tequila. The plant was initially used to make fermented beverages by the natives but then …
Being able to get pregnant and produce a baby is what many women around the world dream of, and when the baby finally arrives, they’re thrilled to be starting a new chapter in their life with their own little creation. Pregnancy can be a big challenge for many soon-to-be mothers, but another challenge remains, losing …
“I’m thinking about where in the world we are. Where I’d like to be alone with you. I’m imagining you and me, lying on a beach.” And so, with my phone resting on my chest, I close my eyes and picture the sun, sea and s… One could, understandably, assume this exchange to be an …
Intermittent fasting—which for some people may mean skipping breakfast and restricting their daily eating period to only eight consecutive hours—is one of the most popular diet trends in the last couple of years. But new research suggests that what you eat, rather than when you eat, has a greater impact on one's overall health and …
If you think you can just grow a beard and appear instantly stylish and polished, you may be in for a shock. In today’s world, grooming is a must, and your beard is no exception. To appear sophisticated instead of scruffy, you will need to invest time and effort into your facial hair. Shaping, …
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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 …
Growing up in the Arab world, as a woman, from pre-pubescence onwards, I was often taught to view my body and desires with a sense of shame. For years, it seems the media, schools, doctors, and even friends and relatives have perpetuated the myth that my virtue is tied to my chastity, and that being …