Category: Health
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You can now order the UK’s first healthy iPhone
We all know how glued we’ve become to our phones, but how many of us are truly able to do anything about it? The truth is, most of us aren’t. And Sage Mobile is betting that the answer isn’t more willpower – it’s a better phone. The British subsidiary of Techless, Inc. and sister brand to…
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Run-tested: Is Shokz OpenFit 2 the new gold standard for runners’ earphones?
If you’d asked me a few months ago what kind of earphones I’d take on marathon training runs, I probably would have muttered something about “whatever’s already charged”. But running has a way of making you care deeply about the details. Blisters, bounce, sound quality, whether you can still hear traffic; it all matters when…
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Easy does it: do lymphatic drainage massages really work?
When you think of a typical massage, you probably imagine deep tissue, firm pressure, and those satisfying muscle “knots” getting worked out. Lymphatic drainage massages, despite the intimidating name, are almost the complete opposite. They’re a very gentle, light-touch technique aimed at moving lymph fluid through your body. A-list celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Kylie…
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This high-tech treatment gave me a seriously good skin day
Facial treatments used to be something you did before a wedding or after a breakup. But somewhere between the rise of clinical skincare and the collective fatigue with DIY everything, they’ve taken on a new role. Now, it’s much less about indulgence and much more about targeted, technical intervention. But if your skin is already…
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Mouth matters: is coconut oil good for your teeth?
Coconut oil is the ingredient that never clocks off. Beloved by clean beauty devotees and DIYers alike, coconut oil is whipped into body butters, melted into hair masks, stirred into bulletproof coffee, and smeared on toast — all before 9 a.m. Next in line: oral care. Consumers are increasingly scrutinising toothpaste labels and ditching sulphates…
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Flaxseed vs linseed: what is the difference?
Some ingredients punch above their weight, and flaxseed is a prime example. It’s slipped into smoothies, stirred through porridge, and even whipped into skincare. But if you search for it in grocery shops, the label might read linseed instead. Cue confusion. The difference in name may seem like a quirk of regional branding, but there’s…
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Matcha, make space: are functional mushrooms the new superfood?
Mushroom latte, anyone? Believe it or not, it likely won’t be long until you’re asked this question when your friend invites you over for afternoon tea (if you haven’t been asked already). That’s right — matcha and its fellow superpowders better watch out: mushroom powders may well be joining them as they stack up in…
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What is a fartlek run? The speed strategy runners love
If you’ve spent any time around runners, you may have heard the term fartlek tossed around—often followed by a stifled laugh. And fair enough. The word sounds like a punchline. But behind the jokes is one of the most effective (and surprisingly fun) running workouts out there. So, what exactly is a fartlek run? How…
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How to warm up before cardio
Whether you’re lacing up for a 10K or trying to shake off the desk-job stiffness with a quick cardio burst, the warm-up is your not-so-secret weapon. Done right, it’ll boost your performance, reduce your risk of injury, and even make your workout feel easier. Still, most people either skip it entirely or do it incorrectly.…
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10 delicious PCOS breakfast ideas to boost energy
It’s all too easy to reach for the same toast or a quick snack on the go, but what we eat in the morning plays a crucial role in how we feel throughout the day. The right breakfast can impact your blood sugar, gut health, hormone balance, and overall wellbeing in ways we often overlook.…
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