Mood swings turning your day into a rollercoaster ride? There’s lack of sunshine and depression, but some reasons you’re sadder than usual aren’t as obvious Your fizzy drink habit They’re a low or no calorie hit so what’s not to love? One study found people who drank four cans of soft drink a day were 30 per cent more likely to suffer with depression. The higher risk was among people who preferred diet drinks. Just because it is labelled as diet does not make it healthy ‘The link is not yet conclusive but it’s believed artificial sweeteners such as aspartame upset the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain and could cause…
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Stay calm in a crisis with this 5 minute meditation
Need to stay calm in a crisis? Mindfulness expert and meditation teacher Neil Seligman has a five minute meditation that will help you get through We all know that sick feeling of being hit with bad news or utterly overwhelmed by the events or demands we’re facing. This 5 minute mediation flow by Neil Seligman, founder of The Conscious Professional will change that by bringing you focus and awareness fast, instantly calming you down. In fact, practiced regularly, mindfulness meditation can help train your brain to feel more in control and become calmer in situations that used to scare you. A study published the Biological Psychiatry journal revealed how participants in an eight-week…
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30 fat-burning home workout challenge – Day 11
You have reached Day Eleven of Svava Sigbertsdottir’s aka The Viking Method 30 day fat-burning home workout challenge – well done you. Get those water bottles back out, it’s time to sweat Like what you see? Don’t miss a workout by subscribing to HealthistaTV’s YouTube channel here and clicking on the bell so you get notifications Grab two water bottles and get ready for some squatting, core and arm work. ‘Really try to enjoy the feeling of how your body is when working out,’ says Svava, who focuses on making you feel present in your work out. So prepare yourself for a quick workout that is sure to burn and transform— working…
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23 ways to talk about sex with your partner
Talking about sex seriously can be embarassing, so many of us avoid it – but it can help get more intimacy back into your relationship, says Cate Campbell, author of the Relate Guide to Sex and Intimacy 1. Make an ‘I want- I will’ book If you’re a couple that finds it impossible to talk about sex, or to talk about feelings full stop, then this may be the best option for you. Get an exercise book and on one page write requests to your partner, while the opposite page is dedicated to responses to the requests. The most important thing is that the response begin with the words ‘I will’…
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30 Day Fat Burning Home Workout Challenge – Day 13
The weekend is finally here people. Start it nice and fresh with Day 13 of the 30 day fat burning home workout challenge with Svava Sigbertsdottir aka The Viking Method. Grab a chair and let’s begin Like what you see? Don’t miss a workout by subscribing to HealthistaTV’s YouTube channel here and clicking on the bell so you get notifications Top celebrity trainer Svava Sigbertsdottir continues with her simple DIY alternatives by including a chair this time. For day 13, there will be some moves you haven’t touched on before, but don’t worry, Svava will ease you into them as always. She has full confidence in you- just take your time. There will…
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5 surprising ways to make your relationship stronger
Want to make your relationship stronger? Dr Meg John Barker and Prof. Jacqui Gabb, co-authors of The Secrets of Enduring Love bring you five things you can do today to make your relationship stronger Everyone wants a relationship made of steel, yet sometimes it can seem an unreachable goal. Dr Meg John Barker, psychotherapist at The Open University, and Prof. Jacqui Gabb, professor of sociology and intimacy, at The Open University, highlight in their book The Secrets of Enduring Love the science to making a relationship last. Here are five of their simple hacks you can try today: 1. Make them a cup of tea Dr Barker and Prof. Gabb carried out a research study…
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30 fat burning home workout challenge – Day 14
Banish the lazy Sunday vibes with Day 14 of Svava Sigbertsdottir’s aka The Viking Method 30 day fat-burning home workout challenge. Let’s get it done Like what you see? Don’t miss a workout by subscribing to HealthistaTV’s YouTube channel here and clicking on the bell so you get notifications Time to bring out the water bottles again. Expect more lunges, squats and reverse lunges to continue activating your core and glutes. Hopefully it’s slowly becoming easier for you as the days go by. The Downward dog move helps you to stretch your muscles but also keeps your core engaged so you’re guaranteed to feel a good burn which is what you want (maybe…
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Is this the real reason you’re so anxious?
Work, money, kids – there could be many reasons you feel more anxious than usual. But it turns out, reducing your anxiety could be as simple as increasing your magnesium intake. Olivia Hartland-Robbins reports Whether it’s a mild nervous feeling, a sense of increasing worry or all out panic attacks, feeling anxious is not a pleasant feeling. And, if it happens to you, one thing is certain, you’re not alone. In fact, anxiety is among the most common mental health problems in the UK – with more than one in ten people experiencing disabling anxiety at some point in their lives, according to Anxiety UK. There are many known reasons…
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Spain Imposes Nationwide Lockdown to Fight Coronavirus
MADRID — Faced with a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, Spain on Saturday became the second country in Europe to impose sweeping restrictions on the public, telling everyone to stay indoors, with limited exceptions. The government said people could leave their homes to buy food, to go to work if they cannot work remotely, to seek health care, or to assist the elderly and others in need. The government also ordered all schools, restaurants, bars and non-essential stores to close, extending measures that various regional authorities, including in Madrid and in Catalonia, had taken in recent days. Long-distance trains and buses across the country will have less frequent service. “Spain…
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30 day fat-burning home workout challenge – Day 15
Let’s start the week the right way with Day 15 of Svava Sigbertsdottir’s aka The Viking Method 30 day fat-burning home workout challenge. Let’s do this Like what you see? Don’t miss a workout by subscribing to HealthistaTV’s YouTube channel here and clicking on the bell so you get notifications Congratulations, Healthistas. We have officially reached the half way point. Day 15 is sure to bring the heat, working your whole body from squats to arm presses. All that is needed is you and your water bottles. You know the drill, just 10 minutes and you’re done. Let’s do this. The Workout: 10 minutes, five moves, two sets. Perform each of the…