Tag: lifestyle
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Beyond Spa Days and Manicures: What Real Self-Care Looks Like
I genuinely enjoy a bit of salon time as much as the next person. But labelling this my ‘self-care’ and calling it a day means there is an expectation for these activities to sustain my mental and physical health. That’s a lot of pressure on a nice coloured nail varnish! For me, the essence of…
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5 Reasons to Try New Activities in Midlife
Studies show that starting new activities in midlife is pretty common. Maybe it’s part of a midlife awakening or perhaps a symptom of midlife crisis. That might just depend on the activities you choose. But keep reading to find out why shaking off the old and welcoming in the new may be key to midlife…
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Inflammaging at Menopause: What it is & How to Beat it
‘Inflammaging’ is the meshing together of two words – inflammation and ageing. Alas- it just became a lot less sexy than KimYe. As you age recurrent damage to tissues and cells and subsequent inflammatory responses start to outweigh the body’s repair mechanisms. In healthy individuals, this tipping point is around 50 years of age, right…