To the untrained eye, Yoga and Pilates look very similar. They are both light forms of exercise that can be performed on a mat, and consist of practicing a set of moves in a sequence. Yoga and Pilates differ greatly in their origins and history, but do share some of the same aims for the …
Meditation, in its many forms, has many benefits for the mind and body. While many mistakenly believe that meditation is the effort to cease thinking, in reality it is quite the opposite. When we meditate, we let our thoughts come and go, which helps us to understand what we think and feel. This relieves the …
The modern world encourages constant activity. True rest is often beyond the average person’s grasp, between the demands of the work week and the ample screen time we fill our downtime with. Even though “vegging out” with a Netflix show or fiddling around with an app like TikTok wiles away spare time, it is not …
In the past few decades, the perception behind video games has steadily changed. What was once a pastime that our parents used to warn us not to overdo, is now a multi-million industry and burgeoning career for many thanks to the rise of eSports. Unfortunately, the older generation remains apprehensive and views video games as …
The month of May will always hold a special place in my heart. May is recognized in the U.S.A. as Brain Tumor Awareness Month. However, this has carried throughout the world to many different countries. The Diagnosis It was the early hours of 4 December 2018, and my world turned upside down. I was diagnosed …
“Ping!” – there goes our hand to check what our phone is alerting us about. At this point, it’s a reflex more than anything where we immediately grab our devices whenever any notification pops up. Some use social media to escape human interaction, while others unwittingly spend their spare time casually using them. Social media …
Stress and anxiety not only create problems mentally and emotionally but also physically. Stress is completely normal, as everybody reacts differently to difficult situations. However, there are ways to reduce stress and anxiety. Intense, or even mild exercises, can easily help get rid of stress; triggering the body’s relaxation response. Subjectively, some exercises are more …
My Ear Pain: I am 36 years old and have never experienced any trouble with my ears until now. Three months ago, I began to suffer from on and off pain in my right ear. The pain only ever lasted a few minutes before it disappeared again. Two weeks ago, just before I went to …
Football is a sport that is reserved only for the strong. The players engage in muscle-building exercises to gain power and resilience. Thus, what matters most for these athletes are workouts, diet, and supplements to support their activities. But have you ever wondered which muscles are needed when engaging in this sport? This article will …
Most of us spend our days in front of the computer. Whether attending a Zoom meeting, watching your favorite series, or writing an assignment, there can be dangers to spending all that time staring at a screen. But did you know that there are computer health tips that you need to keep in mind? Computers …
