Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. Health care makes some surprising appearances in President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan, even though more health proposals are expected in a second proposal later this month. The bill that would help rebuild roads, bridges and broadband capabilities also includes $400 billion to help […]
What Is Dogfighting, Why Does It Still Happen and How Can I Stop It?
National Dogfighting Awareness Day (NDFAD) is on April 8, and we are calling on YOU, our supporters and animal lovers alike, and asking you to take a stand against dogfighting, one of the most horrific forms of animal cruelty. To help you better understand dogfighting and how you can help victims, we compiled a list […]
What is Stress Awareness Month and how can I reduce my stress?
What is Stress Awareness Month? How can I reduce my stress levels? Remember what makes you happy and engage in it Learn to say no! The Gratitude stretch Try some informal mindfulness When out walking listen to birdsong When out walking, take a moment to feel the warmth of the sun When having a drink, […]
What is a ferret badger?
A number of animals have been suggested as the intermediary carrier of the coronavirus that has wracked the world for more than a year; most of them are familiar, but you might not have heard of the ferret badger. Here are some facts about this lesser-known creature. What’s in a name? The ferret badger’s name […]
What You Need To Know Before Stepping Into An Infrared Sauna
Saunas are a go-to place for relaxation and recovery for many. Apart from stress relief, the small, heated room gives many more health benefits to its users. Some personal trainers even urge clients to use the sauna as it has positive effects on the body after a workout. Saunas have been around since the olden times, […]
'I'm struggling to hold on to hope': What it's like living with long Covid
What is long Covid? Symptoms of long Covid, according to the NHS: Joint pain Depression and anxiety Tinnitus, earaches Difficulty sleeping Heart palpitations Dizziness Pins and needles Feeling sick, stomach aches, diarrhoea, loss of appetite A high temperature, sore throat, headaches, cough, changes to sense of smell or taste Rashes Extreme tiredness Shortness of breath […]
What does a sleep therapist’s bedtime routine really look like?
Written by Kayleigh Dray Kayleigh Dray is Stylist’s digital editor-at-large. Her specialist topics include comic books, films, TV and feminism. On a weekend, you can usually find her drinking copious amounts of tea and playing boardgames with her friends. Welcome to Stylist’s Sleep Diaries, where we’re taking a deep-dive into one of the most important […]
Can’t solve a riddle? The answer might lie in knowing what doesn’t work
Ever get stuck trying to solve a puzzle? You look for a pattern, or a rule, and you just can’t spot it. So you back up and start over. That’s your brain recognizing that your current strategy isn’t working, and that you need a new way to solve the problem, according to new research from […]
Why it’s so hard for sexual assault survivors to come forward, and what happens when they do
As a senior sexual assault counselor working with Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, I often sit across from people on the worst day of their life. The trauma of being sexually assaulted is an experience filled with violence. It transforms a person’s sense of safety, their worldview and their relationships with others. When survivors come […]
Can I gather with friends and family after getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Can I travel? Here are what health experts say.
The U.S. is inching closer to herd immunity almost two months into the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, with more than one million Americans getting vaccinated per day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But with a large portion of the population still waiting to get vaccinated and questions around asymptomatic spread, immunized Americans […]