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The Spanish equality ministry has launched a campaign to combat the beauty ideals that pile pressure on women. The message? Come and enjoy the beach just as you are, however you are. The initiative focuses on promoting body positivity while challenging the tyranny of the famous "summer body." Eating only seeds and fruit while torturing yourself each morning with a series of squats and lunges. Many of us will be familiar with this kind of routine as summer approaches, as we set our sights on the illusive "summer body." And while this pressure to look good can be felt by everyone, it weighs espe...
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A tip to deal with extreme temperatures, shared by a doctor on TikTok, is causing a buzz on the social media site. According to the health specialist, cooling specific zones of the body, such as the inside of the wrists, could help bring down your body temperature. When heatwaves take hold, social networks are full of tips to help you keep cool. The latest one comes from Dr. Karan Raj, who suggests a way to "trick" your brain into cooling down your body. The hypothalamus regulates body temperature In a TikTok video viewed more than 300,000 times, the doctor states that this method involves in...
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The world of NFTs and cryptocurrency is giving rise to all kinds of new applications. Step'n stands out by combining the concept of a move-to-earn app with the characteristics of blockchain. Thanks to this mobile game, users can earn rewards by moving around. On the condition that they invest... A full wallet is good. With a healthy body, it's even better. Walking or running to make money or earn rewards is not necessarily innovative, yet by adding blockchain and NFTs to the mix, the concept seems to be taking a new turn. With Step'n, a free mobile app available through various app stores, eve...
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French manufacturer Withings -- a pioneer in the field of smart scales -- is showcasing its latest device, called Body Scan, at CES 2022. This connected health station is capable of calculating fat mass in different parts of the body, performing an electrocardiogram and even assessing nerve activity in a bid to flag up certain chronic diseases. It is expected to hit the market in the second half of 2022. Already crowned with several CES Innovation Awards 2022, Body Scan is a comprehensive connected health station. The device integrates four weight sensors and 14 electrodes on its surface, as w...
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Berlin's public transport network has come up with a novel way for commuters to ease the stress of Covid and Christmas as they travel: edible tickets laced with hemp oil. "This way you can travel hassle-free around Berlin all day and then simply swallow your Christmas stress along with your ticket," said public transport operator BVG, known for its quirky marketing stunts. The tickets, which cost 8.80 euros ($9.95) each and are on sale until Friday, are made from edible paper sprinkled with "no more than three drops" of hemp oil, which is "said to have a calming effect" according to BVG. They ...
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French startup Baracoda has developed what it claims is the very first connected bath mat. Called BBalance, it is capable of analyzing a whole slew of data about its users; in addition to weight, it can process information about posture and more. Then it can send the owners advice via their mobile phones about how to improve their positioning. BBalance has the ability to instantly recognize each user through its intelligent collection of data for each individual, including weight, body composition, as well as posture and balance. BBalance assesses these health clues through pressure mapping of...
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Calling all seasoned hikers! The HexaTrek aims to link the main mountain ranges in France -- from Alsace to the Atlantic Ocean, via the Vosges, the Alps and the Pyrenees -- in a 3,000-km walking trail. The project is currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign on Ulule, which should give rise to the first test walks in the summer of 2022. While you may already be familiar with the Pacific Crest Trail in North America or New Zealand's Te Araroa, France now also has its own 3,000-km super hike through the heart of the country's most beautiful natural parks. And that's good news, because the...
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Apple has announced that its Fitness+ training program will arrive in more countries including Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, Spain, Portugal, Saudi Arabia and the UAE later this year. Apple Watch owners will be able to benefit from physical exercises and meditation sessions adapted to their level. Apple Fitness+ can help you stay in shape, whatever your level, with a wide range of physical exercises (muscle strengthening, bodybuilding, yoga or Pilates) and meditation sessions. A new program features exercises to help you prepare for the ski season, designed and led by the champion Ted Ligety. N...
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The connected watch sector is booming, thanks in large part to a solid leader, Apple, which alone represents 100 million users, and relative outsiders Samsung and Garmin, which are growing strongly. The market is also booming with entry-level smartwatches, sales of which have increased by 547% in one year. The Apple Watch counts more than 100 million users. Apple's connected watch continues to be a runaway hit, even though its market share has dropped slightly from 30.1% to 28% due to fierce competition. The connected watch market is in fine form and has grown by 27% in one year in terms of sh...
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Tresses swirled and fins shimmered as thousands of people donned tails to dive into a weekend of all things mermaid at the MerMagic convention in Virginia. Held at an aquatic center in Manassas, in the eastern United States, the convention is billed as the world's largest dedicated to mermaids, and attracts enthusiasts from all walks -- or swims -- of life. "It is really for everyone, because you don't necessarily have to swim to be a mermaid, you don't necessarily even have to have a tail," said Morgana Alba, a co-founder of the convention. "There's a legend of a different kind of mermaid in ...
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