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Freud described dreams as windows into our repressed desires. Today, researchers are using them to boost athletic performance and help veterans with PTSD, unlocking huge benefits for us all. In 2020, the author Michael Rosen was admitted to hospital with Covid-19 and...No gym fees, no fancy equipment: It’s the skint bouncer’s guide to fitness!
Forget treadmills, rowing machines and air-conditioned exercise suites: you can get in shape with a staircase, a chair and fridge. Take it from a man who can’t afford to throw money around. Even a basic gym membership in Britain can easily cost you £30 a month or...Don’t fight it, float: 10 water safety tips to remember at the beach this summer
Summer’s here… ready to hit the beaches? Learn how to look after yourself in the water with these top tips. Float to live Can you float on your back in a starfish shape, chin back, chest pushed skywards? Almost everyone can. “Float to live” reduces the accelerated...Ourplace News
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