Do you remember this meme that made the rounds on social media at the start of lockdown? The one that simply said: “Your grandparents were called to war, you’re being called to sit on your couch. You can do this.” While it was meant to lift our spirits, no one knew at the time that […]
What’s the best protein powder for women? The world of protein powders can, on first glance at least, seem like a daunting one. Historically associated with competitive bodybuilding, brash packaging, and the grunting men you would find in the weights area of the gym (sometimes dubbed the “testosterzone”), protein powders have certainly had something of […]
How do you wake up each morning? Are you full of energy and action, feeling bright and ready to take on the day? Or does it typically involve grogginess and a sense of foreboding? It’s really common to hear people describe themselves as either a “morning person” – someone who fares well first thing – […]
When to commence the home spa days during lockdown number two? There really is no time like the present. Once a highlight in our calendars, spa days now feel like a lost fragment of our once-pampered pasts, but they can – and will – be recreated. Simply indulge in your favourite treatments in the comfort […]
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 […]
Just when you’d wrapped your head around the dreaded “maskne”, a new mask-related problem has rolled into town – and it goes by the name of “mask mouth”. A blanket term that refers to the state of our oral health now we’re wearing protective face masks over our mouths and noses most of the time, […]
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 […]
If you’re growing tired of guided home workouts via Zoom and are in search of an expert-approved strategy for improving your fitness quickly, then look no further than AMRAP. It’s a technique that has been around for aeons in fitness circles, but thanks to lockdown has caught the attention of those less well-versed in all […]
The “dreaded” menopause comes for us all whether we like it or not – and some of us will inevitably find it difficult. But the more prepared we are, the easier it will be. Like ageing, it is unavoidable, but there are certain things we can do to make the transition an infinitely more positive […]
A rare positive to emerge from the past year is a wave of hi-tech wellness innovations for use at home. Welcome to the future! Clear the air Dyson Purifier Hot & Cool Formaldehyde £599.99DysonShop Now Dyson’s commitment to improving at-home air quality has gone up a level. Along with purifiers updated to capture 99.95 per […]