Health
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Start Your Day on a Cute, Happy Note by Setting a "Cuddle Alarm"Health 2016. 6. 9. 18:25
I am very much not a morning person, and am always looking for ways to make the A.M. just a little more bearable. This adorable suggestion of setting a “cuddle alarm” from The Kitchn is almost too cute: We set two alarms, 10 minutes apart. The first one is the “cuddle alarm.” On days he works, it’s 12-hour shifts so we don’t have much time together. Having 10 minutes in bed together being mushy ..
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How to Cool Off and Stay Safe in Public PoolsHealth 2016. 6. 9. 00:36
The cool, glistening waters of public pools are certainly seductive on a hot summer day. But if they’re not properly maintained and treated, these public pools spread germs that can cause unpleasant illnesses and ruin the fun. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe (and cool) in a public pool. In high school, I thought about joining the water polo team until an insider friend told me the seni..
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Beat Procrastination With “Temptation Bundling”Health 2016. 6. 9. 00:34
Whether it’s jogging or studying for a final, it’s common to motivate yourself with a reward for completing tasks you dread doing. The old carrot-and-stick method can work, but researcher Katy Milkman suggests a better version: temptation bundling. Instead of rewarding yourself after you’re productive, use a reward to motivate yourself while you’re completing the task. For example, only listen t..
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Eight Foam Rolling Techniques to Loosen Up Your MusclesHealth 2016. 6. 8. 15:24
To the untrained eye, foam rolling can look extremely awkward (just watch someone foam roll their glutes or hip flexors). For someone who knows what they’re doing, though, they’re massaging tired and tight muscles and treating their hard-working muscles right—judgey eyes, be damned. This infographic by Greatist shows you eight techniques that can work your most common trouble spots. You can foam..
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What's Your Favorite Travel Pillow?Health 2016. 6. 7. 18:55
Believe it or not, it is possible to sleep in an economy airline seat. But if you don’t want to visit a chiropractor after landing, you’ll need a good travel pillow to support your neck while you doze. So before everyone heads out on their various summer trips, we wanted to find out which pillows are worth the space in your carry-on. 1) Your nomination should contain:The specific name of the pro..
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Why Some People Bruise So EasilyHealth 2016. 6. 7. 01:59
We’ve all had those moments where we run into things and come away with a nasty bruise, but this DNews video explains why some of us seem to be more resilient and heal quickly while others of us seem to wake up with mystery bruises with no memory of where they came from. After explaining exactly how the bruising process works and looks (for lighter skinned people, that is), the video explains th..