Author: Maggi Pier

Want To Double Down on the Mood-Boosting Benefits of Exercise? Try an Affirmation Workout

Want To Double Down on the Mood-Boosting Benefits of Exercise? Try an Affirmation Workout

Science shows that positive self-talk during workouts is linked with better athletic performance and motivation. But the words you say to yourself while exercising don’t actually have to be about the activity, your body, or performance itself. You can do an affirmation workout that combines movement with positive self-talk about any topic for some majorly mood-boosting self-care….

National Eye Health Survey Shows a Third of UK are Considering Laser Eye Surgery

National Eye Health Survey Shows a Third of UK are Considering Laser Eye Surgery

But Vast Majority Are Unaware it is Non-Reversible and How it Can Affect Night Vision Specialist eye consultant and founder of London Ophthalmology Centre, Vik Sharma, is a leading mind in eye care in the UK and globally and has commissioned a National Eye Health Survey* to highlight the importance of regular check-ups, raise awareness of glaucoma, cataracts and…

This Milkshake Is the Tastiest, Most Convenient Way To Re-Up My Protein Post-Workout (and It’s Lactose Free!)

This Milkshake Is the Tastiest, Most Convenient Way To Re-Up My Protein Post-Workout (and It’s Lactose Free!)

As a weightlifter, I’m always looking for easy and convenient ways to up my protein intake. After all, protein is essential for healthy exercise and is responsible for things like energy production, muscle growth, and recovery. But after a long day of work and a sweaty two-hour workout session, the last thing I want to do is…

Thank The Gods for More Carbon Dioxide

Thank The Gods for More Carbon Dioxide

At the beginning of the 20th Century, atmospheric CO2 levels were low. In 1900, the carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in Earth’s atmosphere was approximately 295 parts per million (ppm). This estimate is based on data from ice core samples and other historical records. The minimum level of CO2 necessary for plant life depends on several……

I Dipped or Swam in a Body of Water Every Day for a Month To Test the Wellness-Boosting ‘Blue Mind Theory’—Here’s What I Learned

I Dipped or Swam in a Body of Water Every Day for a Month To Test the Wellness-Boosting ‘Blue Mind Theory’—Here’s What I Learned

As a born and bred Floridian, I’ve always felt most at home around water. Starting at the age of eight or so, I welcomed the exhaustion of competitive swimming, red-rimmed chlorine eyes becoming my norm. Though I quit before high school, something happened during all those practices that connected me to the feeling of being…

Edinburgh Women’s Fiction Festival: A New Literary Extravaganza Celebrating Women’s Stories

Edinburgh Women’s Fiction Festival: A New Literary Extravaganza Celebrating Women’s Stories

A groundbreaking literary event is poised to grace the cultural landscape of Scotland this autumn. The inaugural Edinburgh Women’s Fiction Festival, born from the passion for women’s fiction held by four dynamic Edinburgh women, is set to make its debut on October 6th and 7th, 2023. This inclusive festival promises to become a cherished annual…

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