Wellness

The way that you start your day can have a significant effect on what you get done afterward. The most successful entrepreneurs and CEOs take charge of their days by starting the morning in ways that help them have a more productive day. A few of the ideas that have served them: 1. Get Up Early Richard Branson starts his day at 5 a.m. every day. He explains that this early rising allows him to dedicate time to exercise and spend time connecting with family. With these important personal goals […]

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The sun may give you a boost of vitamin D and happiness-promoting hormones. But too much sun can also tire you out, even when you’re not exerting yourself. If you’ve ever felt completely drained after a hot day outside, you might be interested in knowing the science behind why the sun makes you tired, and how to prevent sun-induced sleepiness. Why Does Being In The Sun Make You Tired? The sun is a powerful source of heat and light that triggers a number of changes in the human body. While many of […]

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It’s time to pack away the swimsuits and sunblock, pool floaties, and beach towels. Summer is over, the kids are back in school, and the chill of fall is in the air. Soon we’ll be breaking out the skeletons and ghosts, and start flavoring everything (even things we shouldn’t) with pumpkin spice. When the seasons change, our diets and weekend plans change as well. If you’re like most people, however, your skincare routine probably remains the same. You use the same products and makeup in autumn that you use in […]

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They say you are what you eat—so why not nosh on these expert-recommended foods to improve your skin? While we all feel the same dread of looking in the mirror on an important day to see a red pimple glaring at you, there is a difference between the people who know how to fix this problem and those who just let it slide. The secret fix? Adjusting your diet. When you see a blemish pop up or a rash-like patch of pimples, it’s usually a sign that you’ve indulged in […]

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It’s important to take care of yourself and get the most from life. Below are 10 practical ways to look after your mental health. Making simple changes to how you live doesn’t need to cost a fortune or take up loads of time. Anyone can follow this advice. Why not start today? 1. Talk About Your Feelings Talking about your feelings can help you stay in good mental health and deal with times when you feel troubled. Talking about your feelings isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s part of taking charge […]

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You know how it goes. You promise to yourself that this week you will take it easy, manage your stress levels, and practice yoga every morning. But then Friday comes along and once again you are burnt out and dreading Monday again. Our bodies and minds do not cope well with prolonged stress. We are supposed to have downtime to recollect ourselves, reduce the cortisol (stress hormone) pulsing through our blood, and switch on the natural relaxation response. Ongoing, high stress levels can result physical and emotional health issues that […]

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​In light of the anxiety and stress caused by the global health crisis and its fallout, it’s no wonder that many have felt the weight of the past twelve months on their shoulders. Social isolation, video call fatigue, and an increase in employee burnout are some of the driving factors impacting the lives of so many this year. Whether you are struggling to stay motivated, feeling overwhelmed about returning to the office, or the pandemic has taken a strain on your overall mental health, making room for wellness practices may […]

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Start Small Good news for night owls, and anyone else who doesn’t bound out of bed when the sun comes up: You can learn to love your mornings. Even small changes to your routines can boost your mood and energy when waking up. Little tweaks can help you get the shut-eye you need, too. When you’re well-rested, it’s not a struggle when waking up in the morning. Put Your Alarm Out Of Reach Let’s face it: Unless you have another hour or 2 to sleep, hitting the snooze button won’t […]

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These 10 superfoods top the list of the best healthy foods to eat every day. Superfoods are a little bit of hype but also some of the healthiest foods you should be eating everyday. While there’s no real definition of a superfood we think of them as multitaskers-foods brimming with various disease-fighting nutrients and delivered in a delicious form (think: antioxidant-packed blueberries). But some super-healthy foods are a little exotic and expensive to fit into our everyday diets (ahem, goji berry) or something-like, say, sardines-that you’d likely only have once […]

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Want to know how the top experts change their skincare routine when the weather turns warm? Here, dermatologists reveal their secrets. The Best Summer Skin Care Routine Some skincare practices are standard, no matter what the season or weather. But dermatologists often make special changes to their skincare routine once warmer weather rolls around. Here’s what they do and why you might want to consider making these changes to your routine, too. Remove Dull, Winter Skin First things first: Get rid of all traces of winter to help your clear, […]

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