Whether you dread your period’s arrival each month or celebrate it and what your menstrual cycle means for your health, it’s a tricky little thing to deal with and keep track of. But no matter how you feel about your…
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Why you should choose Paracetamol over Ibuprofen if you’re a runner who aches
Running can be painful. If you’re training for a marathon, you’ll have all sorts of ache and pains, if you’re new to the sport, you might find that you’re stiffer than ever before. Us runners are always twisting ankles, pulling…
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Cuddling your pet dog or cat could give you coronavirus
Cuddling your pet dog or cat could give you coronavirus, Government scientists warn amid fears animals may carry the virus on their fur Official report from UK’s top vet said pets could carry the virus on their fur The report…
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What Does Your Poop Tell You About Your Body & Your Health?
Bowel health isn’t a mystery. In fact, our bowels have their own way of telling us what’s up. And it turns out, your poop can talk — but are you ready to listen? Bowel health isn’t a mystery; our bowels…
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Yes, You Can Have PTSD Even if You Weren't Violently Attacked
It’s often assumed that a person with post-traumatic stress disorder is a survivor of military combat, rape or some other form of horrific violence — and in plenty of cases, this is true. In fact, PTSD was first added to…
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How to cope if you feel overwhelmed and helpless in the face of racism
We are all currently facing a once-in-a-generation global pandemic – but black people are also dealing with a barrage of systemic racism, and it feels like an assault from every angle. Not only are black people being disproportionately impacted by…
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What you should know before doing Pilates for the first time
If you’re looking for a new, low-impact fitness class to try out, and you have already done yoga, swimming, and weight training, look no further than Pilates. “Pilates is a full-body exercise method that will help you do everything better,” Sonja Herbert,…
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Here’s When You Can Be Around People Again After COVID-19 Recovery
As states begin to re-open (whether it’s advised by medical professionals or not) and the count of cases and deaths from coronavirus pandemic continue to rise, we’re getting a bit better at understanding how we move through the world as…
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How to clean your menstrual cup and how often you need to clean it
Menstrual cups are one of the ingenious solutions that are healthy for our bodies and better for our environment and pockets in managing our period. The little silicone cups are folded and inserted, then catch period blood and are easily…
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How often do you really need to clean your face mask?
If you’re one of the many people wearing a face mask during the coronavirus pandemic, you may have wondered just how you’re supposed to keep them clean. Not only are face masks exposed to germs every time you leave your…
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