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Taking care of yourself
We want to show you that taking care of yourself can be simple. Take a few seconds to think about a houseplant. Whatever you’re imagining, be it cactus, fern, or peace lily, that plant needs care and attention. Tend to…
Avoiding burnout
Does stress ever leave you feeling run down and unmotivated? If the answer’s yes, you may be experiencing burnout. So what do we mean when we say ‘burnout’? It’s the physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by long-term workplace stress,…
Sleeping better
Let’s take a look at why sleeping better is so important, what stops you from getting enough of it, and my top-5 bedtime tips to make sleep come more naturally. You know the feeling. The clock strikes 3, and you’re…
Sunbathing and vitamin D
As cheesy as it sounds, there really is nothing quite like a ray of sunshine to brighten your day. Getting Sunbathing outdoors and active is excellent for your physical and mental health. And it’s not just about getting your blood…
Getting active
Up until about 12,000 years ago, humans spent most of their time hunting, fishing, and foraging for food.1 In other words Getting active, they were always on their feet. Fast forward to now, and, biologically speaking, we haven’t changed all…
Reducing screen time
let’s take a look at how Reducing screen time could affect your health, how much is too much, and some tips for cutting down. In our pockets, at the supermarket till, even on our wrists. Like a 1960s vision of…
Reducing risk: type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition linked to glucose. It affects more people today than ever before, so it’s important you understand how to reduce your risk. You’ve probably heard of glucose. It’s a type of sugar you get…
Working from home
There’s a lot to love about working from home: no commute, pajama days, and for many of us, improved productivity. Recent research found that switching to remote work made people 7% more productive than their office-based colleagues.1 But switching to…
Managing a healthy pregnancy
Managing a healthy Pregnancy can be an exciting but stressful time. As you get ready to welcome a new person into the world, your body will undergo big changes, both visible and invisible. Understandably, you’re going to have questions about…
the difference between UTIs and STIs
You need to understand the difference between UTIs and STIs so that you know when it’s time to see a doctor. It’s easy to see why people get confused when it comes to urinary tract infections (UTI) and sexually transmitted…