Our brain uses up about 20 per cent of the calories we consume – and for good reason. It’s the control centre of our body, and keeps our heart beating, lungs pumping, and allows us to move, think and feel. Therefore, it requires good fuel to keep it in optimal condition. The food we eat pl […]
Health & Fitness
As the fitness and wellness movement continues to gain momentum, more people across all ages are working out regularly, eating clean , and taking conscious charge of their health. Many are also turning to fitness trackers and wearable technologies which provide objective and measurable data in or […]
Whether you’ve been plagued by breakouts and acne your entire life or have the odd spot now and then, finding the cause of your acne could be a daunting task. Is it stress? Dehydration? The phases of the moon? Who knows. While hormones definitely play a big role in causing breakouts and acne, s […]
There are fitness trackers with smartwatch functions, and there are smartwatches with fitness features. Deciding which one(s) to commit your dollar to can be tough. Those who are new to workouts might not be ready to shell out $300 for their first wearable, while others dedicated to sports like runn […]
Clean eating is a term that’s been used a lot in recent years. While this is one diet trend that has caught on quickly and widely, many people may still not know what it is exactly, or how to start cleaning up their diet. What it is, simply, is eating more of the healthiest options in each fo […]
Carbs often get a bad rap. They’re singled out as the culprit of weight gain, and several fad diets cut it out almost entirely. But not all carbs are bad for you. Some contain many health benefits that make them essential to any healthy diet. Your body needs carbs in order to function p […]
Sensitive and acne-prone skin is probably the trickiest combination to have – you need something strong to clear breakouts fast, but run the risk of getting your skin damaged or inflamed when you use popular anti-acne ingredients like Benzoyl Peroxide. Thankfully, that doesn’t mean you have to c […]
(Also read: Best Running Apps to Motivate You ) Here are some key race and training terms you need to know. Key race and training terms to note Average pace versus actual pace Pace is the time you take to cover one kilometre. All GPS-enabled watches can track both the average pace you took over the […]
Everyone loves gel manicures. They last longer than regular nail polish, are chip resistant and dry quickly – all while looking and feeling like natural nails. The only downside? Removal. That’s until we saw a video that looks very fascinating circulating on social media: This gel nail polish re […]
Avocado body moisturiser in adorable Yoga Ryan bottles anyone? Or how about oil-absorbing blotters in pretty Sweet Apeach packaging? Our hot and humid weather might bring about a long list of skin concerns but The Face Shop’s newest collaboration with Kakao friends is designed to keep your skin in […]