We’ve always known that looking at our screens for long periods of time is bad for our eyesight, but did you know that the high-energy, short-wavelength light is also bad for our skin? Research on how blue light affects your skin is ongoing, but what dermatologists know so far doesn’t look good. […]
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You may not know this, but not everyone has a menstrual cycle that functions like clockwork. While some girls have the privilege of being able to accurately predict when their next period is going to come due to their extremely regular cycles, many of us actually experience some variation in our men […]
( Also read: 6 Exercises That Tone Your Tummy More Effectively Than Sit-ups ) Pregnancy is the leading cause of diastasis recti According to cosmetic surgeon Dr Rohan Mendis, who treated Naazrina and eventually helped her close her DR gap, “anything that causes excessive pressure on the abdom […]
11.11 and Black Friday have served up some truly amazing deals this year, but if you thought your wallet was going to be safe for a while before the Christmas shopping, here’s where our favourite social commerce retailer will prove you wrong. For those who know, Taobao is a treasure trove full of […]
It started late in high school-deep, painful acne , mostly in clusters on my chin. It seemed to get worse and worse, and I just thought, “Oh, maybe it’s that hormone thing that everyone talks about.” So I just chalked it up to that. Eventually, I got frustrated and went to the dermatolo […]
If you have been researching into slimming procedures, you’d probably know that many of them focuses on getting rid of fats. This is why the new Bodyter Premium offered at Healing Touch, an award-winning spa, sounds like a step up from the other treatments out there. Besides burning fats, Bodyter […]
(or, in Pilates speak, your “powerhouse”) unlike any other workout. In fact, after completing 36 weeks of Pilates training, women strengthened their rectus abdominis (the muscle responsible for six-packs) by an average of 21 percent, while eliminating muscle imbalances between the right and lef […]
In the world of wellness , self-care seems to be the new avocado toast. A quick search for the term on Pinterest returns thousands of lovely ideas : buying yourself flowers , taking a hot bath, lighting a scented candle. On Instagram, millions of posts tagged #selfcare feature fuzzy socks a […]
For a gift that motivates your loved one to stay on track with fitness and healthy eating, it’s hard to find a better deal than this. Pure Yoga has launched a Power Pack that offers the following: A 1-month pass for all Pure Fitness and Pure Yoga locations $40 worth of nood food vouchers $35 worth […]
Christmas is undeniably one of the best times of the year. There’s cheery music, gorgeous decorations, festive drinks and bites, and best of all – the warm and romantic twinkling lights that can make even the grumpiest Christmas grinches smile. But let’s face it, there’s one more thing th […]