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Since the last day of December in 2019 (when COVID-19 was first reported) we didn’t know a lot about the virus, how it presents and how it plays out in the body. But experts have done tons more research since then, and while we still don’t have all the answers, we have more than we […] More
If spending more time at home due to COVID-19 has meant less time wearing shoes (or sporting your favourite pair of slippers, sandals, or flops), you may be experiencing more foot pain than usual. Or, if you’ve added at-home workouts to your schedule, not wearing the proper footwear or working out barefoot more often could also be […] More
Bloating is easily a least-favourite symptom for most women when it comes to periods. It’s annoying and uncomfortable, let’s be real. Not to mention, those cramps that come with it aren’t a picnic, either. Bloating can leave you uncomfortable — but it’s actually a completely normal and common symptom of periods. And luckily women on social […] More
Picture it: You climb into your cosy bed, snuggle up under the duvet, and drift off to sleep…only to wake up a few hours later totally drenched in sweat. Miserable? Yes. Also kind of scary? Yes to that, too. Most of the time, your night sweats could be caused by something totally harmless—like the temperature of […] More
If you know that you want to have children later in your life, but don’t feel that you’re quite ready yet – have you ever considered egg freezing? The idea might have popped into your mind more than once, but is it possible that you never saw it as a real option because “it’s one […] More
Look, we’ve all had the dreaded pitting out experience — whether during a toasty workout class or on a hot, humid day. Sweaty armpits are never exactly fun, but the situation gets even worse if you’re dealing with B.O. as well. There’s plenty you can do to avoid sweaty, stinky armpits, but first, know that […] More
It’s no secret that sleep has been an unpredictable activity since the COVID-19 pandemic hit and lockdown came into effect. This ranges from sleepless nights to the weird dreams you have when you do get some shut-eye. Just in case you thought it was just you, it’s not… Two new studies, which looked at the […] More
If you wear glasses, you may have noticed that covering your face is causing your lenses to fog up. We’ve gotten to the bottom of why that happens and how you can wear your face mask or covering so that it won’t happen. Why do my glasses fog when I wear a face mask? The […] More
Whether you deal with anxiety on a regular basis or just feel stressed the eff out sometimes, you probably know there’s power in slowing down and taking a deep breath. What you might not know is that while focusing on your breath is an excellent way to calm yourself, the cadence in which you breathe may be even […] More