If you spend a lot of time scrolling through the #wellness hashtag on Instagram, you’ll be more than familiar with the community’s obsession with apple cider vinegar. But what exactly makes it so special? In particular, how – and why – does apple cider vinegar make you lose weight? If you’re wondering whether to bother […]
Continue readingWhen fluid builds up in the tissues surrounding your eyes, your eyes and eyelids might swell up, in what is referred to as puffy eyes. Generally, eye swelling in your upper or lower eyelid is just an uncomfortable annoyance that will go away after about a day with no medical intervention. But if the puffiness […]
Continue readingMost of us would prefer to have lips that are a natural shade of pinky-red. Not only is this a look that’s often associated with attractiveness and femininity, but it’s also a sign that your lips are healthy. When your lips are chapped, on the other hand, they’re far less likely to attract the right attention. […]
Continue readingNo matter how often it happens, there’s something a bit freaky about skin that goes wrinkly in water. But many of us have long ago accepted that this is just one of the weirder parts of being a human being, without actually understanding why it happens.If you’re keen to learn the science behind this weird […]
Continue readingYou might have heard a bit about Zoflora recently. This handy product has been around for more than 10 years now, but it’s only recently become a must-have kitchen cupboard essential for all the home-hack lovers out there. So, why exactly has the world gone crazy for Zoflora – and what even is it?Zoflora is […]
Continue readingIf you’re not able to wash your hands while you’re out and about, hand sanitiser is the perfect solution. Applying hand sanitizer is much quicker than finding the nearest bathroom to give your hands a wash, and it still works effectively in killing any lingering bacteria. Hand sanitizer is also less irritating to your skin […]
Continue readingIf you’re a woman and you’ve been experiencing pain or discomfort that you can’t put your finger on, it might be that you have fibroids. Fibroids are actually incredibly common – it’s thought that up to 80 percent of women have them by the age of 50. However, most women don’t have any symptoms, and […]
Continue readingGrinding your teeth is a condition often put down to stress or an anxiety disorder. You’ll usually realise when you’re doing it, even if you can’t put a stop to the habit. If you’re grinding your teeth at night, on the other hand, you might not even realise you’re doing it, as you’ll be unconscious […]
Continue readingIf you know anything about uric acid, it’s probably because you have gout. Gout is formed by the accumulation of urate crystals in your joint, which causes inflammation and intense pain. Urate crystals can form when your levels of uric acid in your blood are too high.Your body produces uric acid when it breaks down […]
Continue readingAt this time, staying safe and protected from viral infections is more important than ever before. No matter how strong you believe your immune system to be, everyone is at risk of catching a virus that could leave them seriously ill.While there is no sure-fire way to prevent a virus for good, there are methods […]
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