01/7Drink these beverages to be focused all day long With endless stress and anxiety in the modern lifestyle, there are days when many of us wake up with an irritated mind, lack of focus and energy. According to experts, the core of all these issues is lack of sleep and we often wake up exhausted. …
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What Causes Tooth Sensitivity? Experts Share the Reasons Why You're Teeth Hurt and Tips for Stopping the Pain
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 …
The Best Way to Clean Your Yoga Mat
Spray the mat with a mixture of about 2 cups warm water and a few drops of mild dishwashing liquid. Wipe the mat down with a clean, wet sponge or soft cloth. Repeat if any soap remains. Lay a dry towel on the mat. Roll them together to squeeze water out. Hang the mat over …
The Delightful Tradition of the Aperitif
The French and Italians have long cultivated the art of apéro and aperitivo, respectively, kicking off the night with friends at a local bar with a light, refreshing libation. And Americans have followed suit, hoisting drinks at the five o'clock cocktail hour. But what does it mean when someone offers you an aperitif? Here, we …
The Seven Best Toothbrushes, All Approved by Dental Experts
For such a utilitarian item, there sure are a lot of toothbrushes on the market. While having options can be nice, it can be hard to know where to start when you're shopping for these essentials. Is one better than the other? And what about electric models? Are they worth the splurge? According to the American …
Health Signalling Has Replaced The Humble Brag As Our Biggest Insta Bugbear
If you’ve recently had an urge to assure absolute strangers you’re bursting with health, you’re not the only one. The Covid-19 pandemic hasn’t only ushered in a national obsession with banana bread, but also an inclination to “health signal” – or semaphore signs of all-round vitality. “Health signalling is the new humble brag,” says Alexia …
Skipping Your Lunch Break Is The Worst Decision You Could Make At Work
The lunch break, something we all used to look forward to, is starting to feel like a thing of the past. A huge 79 per cent of us don’t actually take a break at lunch, with one in five of us using the time to run errands or spending it on social media instead, according …
This Weighted Blanket Is the Key to Better Sleep, According to Nearly 12,000 Shoppers
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 …
Why Sweet Potato Toast Should Be the New Avocado Toast
Some of us are gluten-free. Some of us are gluten-aware. Some of us just like to switch things up. All of us, though, could probably use a little more toast in our lives. Which is why we'd like to introduce you to the best gluten-free breakfast (or lunch, or dinner) you haven't had yet: sweet …
Is Sleep The Ultimate Modern Luxury?
British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, famously survived on just four hours of sleep a night, Donald Trump proclaims the same and if you’ve ever read a Business Insider “Day In The Life” you’ll know that to be a Fortune 500 business leader, ergo a successful (that’s not to say likeable) person, you must wake up …