This Glossier exfoliating bar can smooth out bumpy skin on arms I can honestly say this is one of the best body exfoliators I’ve ever used
By Florie Mwanza May 17, 2021
A full-body exfoliation might be something you sporadically remember to do when you re in the midst of the sort of long, hot shower that you re loathe to leave. For me, it s long been a necessity that takes up way too much of my beauty head-space. Why? Thanks to my efforts to tame a pesky skin problem, known as Keratosis Pilaris.
What is Keratosis Pilaris?
Despite affecting an estimated 50-70% of adolescents and approximately 40% of adults in the UK, Keratosis Pilaris is one of those annoying skin conditions that, right now, evades a cure. Commonly referred to as ‘chicken skin’ – because it mimics the plucked look of raw poultry – KP is a mostly benign issue that usually shows up on your bum, arms, thighs and legs. The result is rough patches of skin that are dry and covered in min
14 Costa drinks under 100 calories
From iced lattes to fruity teas, these are the better options a healthy diet May 17, 2021 Dan KitwoodGetty Images
Costa Coffee is one of life s greatest joys - but if you re making an effort to be healthy, then you might think that swerving your morning cappuccino is the right way to go about it. But that s simply not the case! There are plenty of low-calorie drinks available at Costa, from fruity teas, to iced coffees to caramel lattes and more.
To clear up any confusion, we ve rounded up some of the most delicious Costa coffees, teas etc. which come in at under 100 calories (but would also like to remind you that life is about balance - and if you re worried you ve become too fixated on dieting, or calorie counting, then support services like Beat or your GP are out there).
Although being fat is a huge risk, being fit does not reverse increased risks of obesity Representative image. Image Credit: Pixabay
The coronavirus pandemic has drawn more attention to the role of obesity. More than 40 per cent of adults in the United States qualify as obese, and an elevated body mass index has been shown to be a major risk factor for developing severe symptoms of covid-19.
Unfortunately, stigma has made people with obesity reluctant to seek health care, including the coronavirus vaccines. To overcome this stigma, we need to better understand the true causes of obesity, focus on successful treatments and bat down rampant misinformation about this common health problem.
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Lower body workouts are a real divider. Some people can t get enough, feeling that they hold the most strength in their legs and bum, while others may be scared off by the prospect of debilitating achey muscles the next day (which can be less than ideal when facing stairs). If you re in the latter camp, then perhaps these words of wisdom from Danyele Wilson, PT and lead trainer for the Tone & Sculp app, might help. It s important to train your lower body because your legs contain some of the largest muscles in your body and are a crucial part of your body s foundation and overall function, Danyele explains. And we are