October 2, 2020, President Donald Trump announced he and First Lady Melania Trump had tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. Both reported having mild symptoms. According to a report1 by Science Magazine, the President was transferred to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, that same day. His symptoms included fever, fatigue and congestion. According…
This Plank Series Works Every Angle of Your Core in Under 10 Minutes
The next time you want to bust out a core workout in under 10 minutes, this series of moves is the way to go. While that doesn’t seem enough time, Solidcore trainer Triana Brown packs a whole lot of burn into the quickie plank workout. Throughout the plank series, you’ll do a handful of different…
79% of Brits are happy with their post-pandemic routine, but are you?
We’ve all had to rework our day-to-day lives to accommodate the pandemic, but have we managed to improve our mental health at the same time? Rovva surveyed 1,005 UK adults to find out exactly how happy they are with their new ‘normal’ and the results are quite surprising. The research The research revealed that 79%…
This Combination of Workouts Activates All the Right Muscles for Better Posture
Working from home has plenty of benefits, but one thing that’s not so great is spending all those hours hunched over your laptop. Even if you had pretty good posture before the world changed, there’s a good chance all those hours spent typing away on the couch have done you dirty. Luckily, there’s a simple…
Have You Ever Heard of This Healthy Alternative to Flour?
Have you ever heard of breadfruit? It’s a rather strange name for a piece of fruit that sounds like it may smell or taste like bread. Instead, breadfruit is grown in tropical regions of the world and, like jackfruit, is a member of the mulberry family.1 Breadfruit trees were originally found in Polynesia. People use…
We Finally Found a Face Mask That Won’t Totally Stink After You Wear It
There is one very major pro that comes along with wearing a face mask: It has been proven to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. For the last few months, however, you’ve likely endured the frustrating side effects that come along with covering your mouth and nose—like face sweat, uneven tan lines, and having to…
This World Mental Health Day: Show the pandemic the SHARK
Today, Saturday 10 October, is the World Health Organisation’s World Mental Health Day. It comes at a time of much uncertainly as we all come to terms with the impact of Covid 19 on our lives. Whether it is affecting our health, work, finances or relationships – we are all having to adjust and accept…
Roasted Chicken Salad with Tangy Beet Vinaigrette
Once you see the vibrant color and taste the sweetness that beet powder lends to the dressing in this Roasted Chicken Salad with Tangy Beet Vinaigrette, you’ll be left wondering why you haven’t been adding beet powder to your dressings all along. The sweet, tangy vinaigrette marries well with all the creamy, meaty, and crunchy…
5 Ingredients a Dermatologist Is Begging You To Keep Off Your Skin From October to January
It happens every year: One morning, you wake up and the sticky summer humidity has been replaced with the cold, crisp smell of autumn, indicating that the seasons have officially changed. And while this is usually a cue to whip out your coziest sweaters, it’s also a signal that it’s time to change up your…
World Mental Health Day: The best apps and tech to lift your mood and inspire inner calm
World Mental Health Day – this Saturday 10th October – is an international day that encourages global mental health education and awareness. While many may have struggled during what has been very uncertain times of late, there are simple habits that can help toward nurturing a healthy, and more positive mindset when practised routinely. To…