Although stitching together something cozy for yourself is certainly a lovely way to pass the time, a crochet project that helps others is even more gratifying. And these soothing sleeves may be our new favorite way to use handicraft skills to lend a hand. Fidget sleeves, also called twiddle muffs or cannula sleeves, are crocheted …
Sleep is becoming an increasingly elusive beast. Research shows that nearly half of the UK population struggles to fall asleep at least once a month, with 36 per cent experiencing that very specific frustration at least once a week. If you’re one of them, may we suggest the “cognitive shuffle”? While it might sound like …
Many people are very relaxed about the way they eat or how they live their lives. They don’t put many restrictions on their diet or work hard to maintain their weight and similar. I don’t blame them. Life is short and we should all enjoy living, right? Although, no doubt there are consequences of this …
Leave it to the star of this week’s #WorkoutWednesday, Zoe-Maia from Maia Well Co Pilates, to help with that lockdown-induced back pain you’ve been suffering. For many, a year on, the lack of commute and increased time spent at less-than-perfect desk set-ups has left us hunched and suffering stiffness, soreness and pain in our backs. …
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’ve experienced migraine, the pain of it will be all too familiar. Migraines are a more severe form of a headache, classified by throbbing pain on one side of the head. They can occur with an aura (temporary sensory and vision disturbances) or without an aura. Around 70% of people who experience migraines will experience …
If you are like many people who suffer from back pains, you probably want just to sit and do nothing until the pain goes away. You fear that any physical activity may worsen the pain and increase your suffering. The good news is that walking can help you ease the pain as you walk towards …
If you’re one of the many that find it difficult to fall asleep quickly (or at all), you’ll be pleased to know there is an old technique currently doing the rounds on TikTok – see Doctor Jess below – that promises to help you do exactly that. TikTok content View on TikTok Yep, the “military …
Whether you are suffering from regular illness, Covid 19, or a simple surgery, what you eat and how you eat during this time can help you recover quickly. Many nuts, especially Almonds & Walnuts, have been scientifically proven to boost immunity, reduce inflammation and enhance the healing process. Aakriti Arora, nutritionist explains how almonds and …
01/6Best coffee alternatives that help to keep you awake Sipping on a hot cup of coffee is the best way to kick start a morning and most of us swear by coffee for that instant boost of energy. From that perfectly brewed black coffee to delightful cappuccino, coffee is our go-to-fix to stay awake, whether …