We all know how stressful it can be to miss your birth control pill, from changes in your skin to hormone imbalance and, of course, risk of an unplanned pregnancy. Enter Emme, an innovative system that helps women take their health into their own hands. The Emme Smart Case system automatically tracks when you take your birth control pill, reminds you when…
BY SARAH DIGIULIO Twenty-twenty has been a lot to swallow. But in terms of how to cope and carry on, the best first step may indeed be accepting the realities we’ve faced, however difficult or grim. In Japan, the concept of acceptance is fundamental to the traditional culture. There are many Japanese words that translate to “acceptance” – “ukeireru” is just one of…
By Maya Ernest In the past few years, the wellness industry has seen a massive boom, becoming a $4.2 trillion dollar industry in 2019. Beauty brands are moving quickly to follow suit in providing beauty products that are genuinely good for you. On the cusp of the movement comes Each & Every, a new natural deodorant brand founded on the principle that everyone deserves to feel good…
Taking the time to carve out a few hours a week to focus on your health is crucial to success.
By EMILY TORRES Do You Need More Self-Compassion? After the year-that-shall-not-be-named, we find ourselves needing a hard reset, a re-focusing on our wellness. We’re all carrying something more tender than what we share on the stage of social media, but the performance of face masks and bubble baths won’t heal those deeper heartaches. We need real self-care. Taking care of…
By Jenny McCoy If you want to know how to wake up early, well, you clicked on the right article. We asked sleep experts for advice on shifting your wake-up time forward in a way that’s healthy and sustainable—and trust us, it is doable. Despite the fact that CEOs obsess over it, countless people add it to their list of New…
Having your dreams and goals laid out in a visual display can really help you get excited to stay on track and keep working towards what you hope to achieve, and that’s why I’ve compiled a list of ideas and tips for you to design your personalized vision board for 2021.
As we head inside to escape the cold and brace ourselves for a COVID winter, we may be wondering how we can take part in COVID-safe winter outdoor activities. Social distancing is the best way to mitigate risk, but staying connected is also essential for maintaining your mental health and well-being. Going forward, though, the most important way you can protect yourself from…
By Jillian Sander The year is quickly slipping away, meaning the inevitable stress of managing academics, extracurricular activities and a social life will soon be upon us again. With so much to balance, it’s very tempting to let nutritious eating, exercise and other healthy habits fall by the wayside. But have no fear! You can keep your body and mind…
By Belinda Haan When a woman is pregnant, her wellbeing is front and centre. Are you looking after yourself? Are you getting enough rest? Are you getting help? And once the baby arrives, the conversation swiftly moves almost solely to the wellbeing and behaviour of the baby. Is she sleeping well? Is he feeding well? Are they a good baby?…
