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Feeling sleepy after lunch? Here’s what you can do to prevent it

Takeout lunches that leave you sleepy, tired and unable to focus on your work can be a massive hit to productivity. “The phenomenon of feeling sluggish or sleepy after 2pm is known as ‘postprandial somnolence’ or the ‘post lunch dip’,” explains…

Fragrances

8 new perfumes for men and women that you need in your winter scent stash

The winter season gives you the perfect excuse to switch up your wardrobe—cosy knits and sweaters instead of shorts and crop tops. It also brings you the opportunity to reassess your fragrance picks—you can choose warmer, heavier scents that pair well with your winter outfits.…

Wellness

What you need to know about turning vegan this January

In January, it can be difficult to avoid all the ‘new year, new you’ messaging that takes over our newsfeeds. Whether you’re partaking in Dry January or trying a sugar detox for the month, starting the new year with a food-related challenge or a…

Wellness

7 ways to help muscle recovery after an intense workout

If you’ve jumpstarted your exercise goals in January (especially after a long break in December), you’re likely in the middle of figuring out your new routine. While you’re working out, the heat produced by your muscles increases your body temperature and…

Skincare

5 times you should definitely skip makeup, according to experts

While a swipe of red lipstick or a spackle of concealer under the eye can go a long way in increasing your confidence when at work or on a date, it can be counterintuitive if you’re slapping it on while heading for…

Wellness

Why balancing your cortisol levels could be the key to better health and happier skin

A busy day at work, a painful commute or a long evening out can leave you feeling drained, sick and upset. What gives? Microstressors such as these directly affects the level of cortisol in your body, which can cause fatigue…

Wellness

Feeling stressed at work? Try these simple meditation techniques right at your desk

It’s easy to feel overly stimulated, anxious or even sapped of all energy in a busy and stressful workplace environment. You may not consider meditation to be an available option to you when you’re at the office, but a quick five-minute respite…

Wellness

Suffering from vertigo? Here’s what you should keep in mind

If you suffer from vertigo, you will be all too familiar with that frightening sensation of being off-balance; it feels as if you are spinning, or the world around you is. People usually use the word dizziness when referring to…

Wellness

Vitamin E benefits: How this magic ingredient works for your skin

Conversations about Vitamin E benefits are rife, especially because they’re the easiest way to combat dry, dull skin. Infact, the pharmacy-bought oval, soft gel Vitamin E capsule is the most common beauty hack that makeup artists and celebrities worldwide swear by. Besides being…

Skincare

5 herbal drinks that heal and clear your acne from inside out

While skincare products like salicylic acid cleansers and retinol night creams go a long way in fighting acne, holistic methods are a great way to supplement your topical routine. These elixirs, like antibacterial spearmint tea and anti-inflammatory amla juice have no side-effects…