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I recently fired up a new video workout app for the first time and, before the warm-up even finished, the perky American trainer looked straight into my eyes and promised: “We’re gonna be best friends by the end of this workout.” Cheesy? Yes. Motivating? Oddly… yes. Maybe it was just lockdown isolation getting to me, […]
In the US, some National Basketball Association (NBA) players have recently asserted their right to privacy over their COVID vaccination status. In Australia, discussion of vaccine passports has also highlighted this issue. We value the idea that our medical information is private and subject to special protection and that our doctor can’t freely share it […]
For every 100 calories we might expect to burn as a result of working out, most of us will actually net fewer than 72 calories burned, according to an eye-opening new study of how physical activity affects our metabolisms. The study finds that our bodies tend to automatically compensate for at least a quarter of […]
For many people, the decision to get a pet is a natural one, because they grew up with pets and a home feels incomplete without one. Some people are looking for company as an antidote to sadness or loneliness, or because they seek unconditional loyalty or motivation to get up in the morning. Some parents […]
The English gardener Monty Don managed to get gardening into the news cycle last northern spring when he suggested that British men should stop obsessing over their lawns. Controversial! Closely cut grass has been associated with the English garden since at least the 17th century. While the Baroque parterre gardens of aristocratic France and Germany […]
4 PM production/Shutterstock By Ashley Moor/Sept. 8, 2021 11:27 am EDT Aside from building your muscle mass and supporting the health of essential organs like the lungs and heart, frequent exercise can also work wonders for your brain and mental health. If you’ve ever experienced “runner’s high,” you can attribute it to the boost in your […]
fizkes/Shutterstock By Azure Hall/Aug. 26, 2021 2:58 pm EDT Humans are a communal species, so it only makes sense that time spent in groups aids our well-being. At its most basic level, the family is the foundation of human community and time spent in familial groups cannot be understated. But, did you know spending time with […]
There is almost nothing as blissful as an afternoon nap, yet many of us seldom have the opportunity to indulge in a nap outside of normal bedtime hours. Aside from simply leaving you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the rest of your day with a renewed vigor, many researchers have spoken of the […]
Is your plant-based BBQ REALLY healthier than a meat one? Vegetarian and vegan alternatives of sausages, burgers and kebabs can contain up to 10 TIMES more sugar Vegan equivalents of BBQ foods can contain 10 times more sugar and six times more salt than meat products Per 100g, Wicked Kitchen vegan kebabs contain 2.2g of […]
You know it’s time to eat the rich when capitalism seeps into your dreams. A barrage of phone notifications, imminent deadlines, and passive-aggressive “as per my last email” conversations are meant to stay within the confines of your 40-hour work week. However, many of us find ourselves clocking in longer hours with our office chair […]