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Is sunscreen still necessary when you’re working from home?

While you’re going to spend your whole day hunkered down at home (sans a walk outside or a trip to the grocery store), keeping your skincare routine constant is still super important. It can be easy to get lazy about layering products…

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These quick yoga poses will help give your day a great start

While meditation is traditionally an unwinding ritual to help you sleep better, an energising routine might help to start your day right. It allows you to drop into a flow state, which helps you tackle tasks and adapt to change, while boosting…

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Here’s how writing in a gratitude journal can help your mental health while self-isolating

With all the stress of the pandemic swirling about, it’s easy to settle into discouragement, particularly as headlines are dire. This can lead to feelings of isolation, and when coupled with anxiety, can leave you spiralling. While meditation and physical exercise have been lauded…

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5 nourishing superfood smoothies that are perfect meals for when you’re too bored to cook

Smoothies are the perfect way to add fruits and vegetables to your diet, making it the perfect snack or breakfast choice if you’re not a fan of eating them straight-up. “If you’re not in the mood to cook something, or feel like…

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Why foam-rolling before bedtime could be the answer to better sleep

The lockdown has us all looking for quick and easy ways to relax, sleep more and stay fit. A must-have tool to have on hand? A foam roller. This lightweight cylindrical tube of compressed foam is recommended by fitness experts for increasing…

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Is your COVID-19 face mask making you break out? Here’s what to do

As of April 2020, wearing masks while out in public has become mandatory in most Indian states, suggesting that a face covering will be a must-have in all our repertoires for months to come. While it an important factor in preventing…

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The best hormone-balancing foods to eat during every phase of your period cycle

Your hormones direct how you think, look and feel, so keeping them in balance is key for overall wellness, and as it turns out, their efficiency is influenced by many factors, including what we eat. “The first step to eating in sync…

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Can your favourite foods actually make you happier?

Do you find yourself reaching for a bar of chocolate when you’re done with a particularly stressful day? It turns out, it might not be the worst pick. “Not only is raw cacao comprised of substances great for our memory, cognition, and…

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Are you feeling hungry all the time in lockdown? You’re not alone

Are you feeling hungry all the time? When you’re working, when you wake up and especially before you go to bed? If you’re raiding your fridge for comfort food and finding yourself craving sweet treats and pizza more than you ever have…

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4 common hair issues that could be symptoms other health concerns, according to the experts

Just like eyes can be the window into the soul, hair can be a window into your health. While having a good hair day is tied into vanity, it can also suggest that your vitamin and mineral levels are all in balance,…