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How to Stay Healthy

We live in a world of technological advancements without precedent. We live more than ever, we move with our lives faster than ever and we connect to each other easier than ever too. And yet, there’s something too important that we’ve lost connection with: our health. Truth be told, health comes before anything else and there’s absolutely nothing in the world to actually help you buy your health back. How does one stay healthy then? Which are those absolutely essential things we really have to take care of in order to be healthy and full of energy? We’ve gathered some…

Improving Your Fitness using the Latest Technology

We all know how important it is to keep fit but unfortunately it is not always as easy as simply working-out or going for a jog. For many, one initial stumbling block can be simply not knowing what routines to get into or how to go about carrying out your exercise. There are however practical solutions to these problems, using some of the latest tech both gyms and your smartphone and tablet apps are quickly making exercise more straightforward and novice-user friendly, giving you the opportunity to get fit in a way that suits you. So what are some of…

Three tips for a dazzling morning routine

Getting yourself ready in the morning can be an absolute nightmare, can’t it? Just picture the scene – Bleurgh, the alarm clock blares at six in the morning, and you’re woken with the type of grog that hits the best of us at the crack of dawn. Shuffling zombie-like to the bathroom, you stare in the mirror and, Bleurgh, you can’t believe the work you’ve got ahead of you – hair straightening, makeup applying, washing, brushing; and you’ve only got an hour to do it all before rushing off to work! The morning ritual is little more than a pain…

Easy Ways to Preserve Your Hearing

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Our five main senses are among the most important things we have, and no one could tell you that with more confidence than someone who’s blind, deaf, or has difficulty sensing tastes, smells, and touch. For this reason, it’s important to protect what sensations we possess while we’re still able. Imagine a life without perfect hearing, in which you’d have to turn to digital hearing aid technology or sign language to get by. I struggle to envision how I’d cope without music, the sound of people’s voices, or gentle lapping of waves on a beach. If you find yourself nodding…

How to Stay Healthy if You Work at Home

Today, many people telecommute to work. It’s getting easier to work from home as the years go on and technology advances. This is great for many reasons; it saves money on gas, it increases the hours you have to be productive, and, if you have young children, you can work and still keep an eye on them. The one thing working at home isn’t good for is your health. After all, you’re right next to a fridge full of foods that you can snack on, and you’re going to be walking very little during the workday. Don’t panic and go…

How to Create an At-Home Spa Experience

Spas are life-changing for people with high stress jobs. A spa is a place where they can relax guilt free, with all the amenities they need to completely unwind. But what do you do if you don’t have any spas near you, or if you don’t even have enough time to take a day off? If this is your situation, don’t fret. You can emulate the spa experience at home. These are a few ways to create your perfect relaxing day without even having to walk out the front door. Take a Long, Hot Bath or Shower Busy people often…

A Quick Lesson in French Wine

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Most of us love a nice glass of wine, but don’t know much about the science behind it — what are the characteristics of pinot noir vs. cabernet, where are the grapes grown, why are some areas associated with better wine than others? It’s easier to appreciate the drink when we know what it’s meant to taste like and where it comes from. The first (and most enjoyable) step is to start tasting — for instance, start with a merlot from the Bordeaux region of France — but if you’re still at work or don’t have a bottle handy, here…

How to Stay Healthy While Travelling

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Travel improves our lives in a lot of ways. We’re exposed to new cultures and sights and smells, taught humility and patience, and, well, we have a lot of fun along the way. What travel also does, however, is wreak havoc on our health. I’m not just talking about the odd bout of Delhi Belly here; I’m talking months of poor sleep. I’m talking your eyes turning grey and dull because you’re not getting enough essential nutrients. I’m talking your skin breaking out due to excess pollution, muscles slacking, and cargoes growing tighter because you’ve had a straight week of…

Four Ways to Improve Your Health Immediately

Everybody wants to improve their health, right? It’s one of the best ways to make sure that we have the fitness and stamina to see ourselves through the day. However, for many people, they are sabotaging their own best interests day in and day out. There are a few simple things that we can all do that can improve our health dramatically, and some of these things begin to take effect immediately. Read on to learn more about ways that you can feel better, look better, and be better equipped to tackle every day. Watch What You Drink I’m not…