Which Type of Massage Is Right For You?

Massages are one of lifes simplebut sometimes confusingpleasures. Which one should you choose? Here are 10 of the most popular types of massages to meet your varied needs. Friction:where deep pressure is applied to a particular spot with the thumb, fingertips, or knuckles. Rhythmic tapping (tapotement):fast, percussive movements like chopping and even pounding. The good thing is you dont have to take off your clothes or have oils slathered all over you....

January 11, 2021 · 2 min · 416 words · Sierra Mcgee

How to Plan for the Future in Times of Uncertainty

The past year has encompassed a series of eradicative historical events. Tumult and unpredictability have rapidly become the norm. But there are still ways to prepare for your future, even in times of great uncertainty. It is a fun, stress-free activity that involves cutting images from magazines and aligning them on poster paper. The board helps you to visualize your general direction in life. And if I cannot predict it, at least I can plan for it....

January 8, 2021 · 2 min · 371 words · Brenda Villarreal

Try These Alternatives Instead of Wasting Your Time on a Detox

By now we all know that new year detoxes and resets dont detox or reset anything. Depending on which you choose, they are eitherunsustainable dietsorpure pseudoscienceoften a mix of both. And yet, they still appeal. Or it may be a challenge to eliminate certain foods from your dietno sugar, for example. Whatever the mechanics, these are all restrictive diets branded as self-care. So lets take a look at the reasons why people keep coming back to diet reboots and smoothie cleanses....

January 8, 2021 · 3 min · 479 words · Thomas Johnson

What to Do When Your Sex Drive Is Low

(Its also the most common advice doctors give to women who have never had an orgasm.) Read on for my advice on how to figure out why your sex drive disappeared. Read Yelp reviews and/or speak with the doctor before scheduling a visit. Check Your medicine cabinet Medications can also frequently cause a decrease in libido. Cholesterol-lowering medications, like Lipitor and Crestor Anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications, like Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft....

January 8, 2021 · 2 min · 394 words · John Thompson

Anderson Shelters: The Backyard Bunkers That Saved Britons From Luftwaffe Bombings

He was also responsible for providing public shelters. A surviving Anderson Shelter in Manston, Kent. During the war a further 2.1 million were erected. The shelters were made of six curved panels of corrugated steel bolted together at the top with steel plates. This formed the main body of the shelter. Additional straight sheets on either side acted as walls. Each shelter was capable of housing four adults and two children....

January 7, 2021 · 2 min · 369 words · Anthony Harris

Everything You Need to Manage Your Panic and Anxiety [Updated]

Most, if not all, of us have been dealing with dizzying levels of anxiety for months now. There is so much to be furious and devastated about; there is so much work to do. In the meantime, you gotta take care of yourself. And we at Lifehacker want to help you do that. So I combed through the archives of Lifehacker to find the best advice we had. (This is a cortisol flood, I told myself at some point yesterday....

January 7, 2021 · 2 min · 234 words · Michelle Wolf

How to Take a Digital Break

Like many of you, I sat glued to all forms of media yesterday. I spent more time on Twitter in one night than I have in the past three months. To counteract this, consider scheduling a digital break. And you haveplentyof options, each with varying degrees of severity. Move your devices somewhere else This sounds simple, because it is. If it needs to take a temporary vacation from your home office to your bedroom, great....

January 7, 2021 · 2 min · 298 words · John Hoover

The Best WhatsApp Alternatives

Last year, Facebook merged WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Instagrams private messages into a single messaging platform. This applies to all WhatsApp userseven if they dont use Facebook, Instagram, or Messenger. To find that, you have to read through thenew privacy policy on WhatsApps website. web connection and service information. Technical information on the devices you use WhatsApp on. Communication data with other users and businesses. The Android version can also work as an SMS app, replacing the stock Android or Samsung message apps....

January 7, 2021 · 2 min · 237 words · Seth Alvarado

How 'The Five Love Languages' Can Improve Your Relationships

Getting to know a person in aromantic relationshipis a gradual process. In fact, its one of the simplest ways to improve it. This term was coined by longtime relationship counselor Gary Chapman. In fact, you dont really need to read the book to understand the concept. In the field of linguistics a language may have numerous dialects or variations. Acts of service: Actions, rather than words, are used to show and receive love....

January 6, 2021 · 4 min · 662 words · Timothy Cooper

Keep Your Pet Safe From These Wild Animals

The brown recluse is another predator known to be especially harmful to dogs and humans alike. Cats especially are known to spark the ire of black widows, which typically only strike when prompted. Likewise, a skunk, given that they are more common than venomous spiders. Plus, these more standard critters are known to carry rabies, which is why they warrant caution. Squirrels also factor into this equation. If you think your pet may have been attacked or exposed to animal with rabies, seek immediate help....

January 6, 2021 · 2 min · 253 words · Cody Lewis MD

Our Favorite Ways to Back Up a Windows PC

Lets get right into it. Live in the cloud This ones easy. What does this mean in practice? Drop them in the main folder youre syncing to the cloud. You will, of course, have to set these links up again once youve reinstalled Windows 10. If that doesnt matter to you, great! Thats not to say it isnt useful; I just have a bunch of different backup techniques. Backblaze was one of them, but it ultimately proved unnecessary....

January 6, 2021 · 1 min · 175 words · Nicholas Gonzalez

What Anxiety Does to Your Brain and What You Can Do About It

Anxiety is a perfectly normal and natural part of being a human. How do you cope when it takes hold? Millions more go undiagnosed. On the other hand, anxiety itself is a natural human response that serves a purpose. Our goal shouldnt be to dismiss it entirelyjust to make it a healthy, manageable part of our lives. Biologically, its meant to put us in a heightened sense of awareness so were prepared for potential threats....

January 6, 2021 · 4 min · 721 words · James Daniels

A Beginner's Guide to Airline Miles

Frequent flyer miles are awesome. Use them correctly and youll save a ton of money on traveling. But theyre not always easy to use, and getting started may seem more confusing than its worth. Lets demystify airline miles and figure out how to use them. What are airline miles? you’ve got the option to then use these miles to buy more tickets. Thats simple enough on the surface, but airline miles arent that cut and dried....

January 5, 2021 · 2 min · 300 words · Adam Flores