TRAINALLMONTHROUND
Avoiding exercise when you have your period could mean
you miss out on its menstrual-regulating benefits, say
14,000 active women. Research conducted at St Mary’s
University in London found 78 per cent of women said
exercise relieves period discomfort, with moderate-intensity
workouts being best for relieving stomach cramps, according to
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THE MONTHWORDS: Eve Boggenpoel PHOTOGRAPHY: iStockIf you’re trying to cut down on coffee but miss your
energy hit, don’t fret. Simply seeing reminders of the
nation’s favourite caffeine fix can wake up your brain,
say researchers from Canada’s University of Toronto.
A study in the journal Consciousness and Cognition,
found that coffee cues produce a psychological arousal
whereby parts of the brain become more alert and
attentive, with participants exposed to coffee-related
cues able to think more precisely compared to a
group subjected to tea-related cues. Next time you’re
flagging, give it a try and look at a jar of Nescafé!28%
of women in the
UK have experienced
burnout from stress.
Remember to
take that break!