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Start your day with these yoga bed stretches to increase your mobility and improve your mood

Start your day with these yoga bed stretches to increase your mobility and improve your mood

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If you often wake up with stiff, achy muscles, just a few morning stretches can make a big difference. For those with desk jobs or who spend hours sitting, morning movement is especially beneficial. It helps counter the negative impact of prolonged sitting by enhancing your mobility. Yoga instructor Francine Cipollone, also known as Yoga With Bird, recently shared a simple bed-friendly yoga routine. The sequence targets the neck, shoulders, upper back and chest so it’s ideal if you’re experiencing stiffness in these areas. How to do Yoga With Bird’s bed-stretch routine Perfect Morning Yoga In Bed – YouTube Watch On You don’t need any equipment to do this routine. You can simply sit up in bed to complete the stretches and stay in your pyjamas. The routine consists of dynamic stretches and Cipollone guides you through every step in her video. The benefits of morning stretching If you want to improve your flexibility, consistency with a stretching routine is essential. Starting with simple stretches may not feel like much but over time it can …

The 47 Best Feel-Good Movies to Boost Your Mood

The 47 Best Feel-Good Movies to Boost Your Mood

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Back to the Future (1985) Great Scott! The classic ’80s film stars Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly (even his name is fun!), who time-travels to 1955 with his eccentric scientist friend Doc Brown played by Christopher Lloyd. The film is such a good time that you can ignore some of its weirder aspects (so, Marty McFly almost has sex…with his mom?). Potential incest aside, Back to the Future is an absolute classic that spawned two sequels and was recently adapted into an incredibly popular Broadway musical. Clearly, everyone loves taking a spin in a time-traveling DeLorean. — Chris Murphy Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) Another classic 80’s film, high school senior Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) goes to extreme lengths to make his ditch day with his girlfriend (Mia Sara) and uptight best friend (Alan Ruck) the most magical day of their lives, full of joyrides in a Ferrari, art museums, and parade crashing. John Hughes’s love letter to Chicago is packed with quotable lines and charismatic scenes, but what really makes it a masterpiece is …

London Gaza protest: has row over ‘openly Jewish’ remark changed the march’s mood? | UK news

London Gaza protest: has row over ‘openly Jewish’ remark changed the march’s mood? | UK news

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A woman is standing next to a group of Holocaust survivors and their descendants in Trafalgar Square, clutching her dog’s lead and livestreaming her challenge to the pro-Palestine marchers on her phone. “Why will none of you condemn Hamas?” she repeats several times, for the benefit of those watching online. Most of the marchers ignore her, preferring instead to show their appreciation for the group of 11 survivors who oppose Israel’s actions in the war in Gaza. One man yells at her but is quickly ushered along by his friends. One young woman standing with the survivors kneels down to make friends with the dog. But this is a march of thousands of people and one Londoner, probably in his 50s, takes the bait, yelling about “you bloody evangelical Christians” and knocks her phone out of her hands as she turns to film him. “Where are the police?” she calls, and in the commotion ends up on the ground, cutting her leg on some broken glass. Some of the marchers come to her help, and …

Sofia Richie’s bridal nails throwback has got us in the mood for a minimalist spring manicure

Sofia Richie’s bridal nails throwback has got us in the mood for a minimalist spring manicure

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Spring is finally here, which means that a nail update is in order. While the season of new beginnings lends itself to pretty pastels and upbeat florals, if you’re looking for something more understated and categorically luxe-looking, It-girl Sofia Richie has you covered. The 25-year-old indulged in a spot of nostalgia recently as she celebrated her first wedding anniversary. This time last year, Lionel Richie’s daughter, the very personification of the ‘Quiet Luxury’ trend, married Los Angeles-based music entrepreneur Elliot Grange in an elegant ceremony held on the French Riviera. Sofia wore not one, not two, but three bespoke Chanel dresses for her nuptials, carving herself as the ultimate, hyper-aspirational Gen Z bride. MORE: Sofia Richie’s best maternity style moments (so far) READ: Sofia Richie’s first pregnancy outfit is a masterclass in maternity style And rest assured, Sofia’s beauty game was equally first-rate. Her dewy, romantic makeup look was created by artist-to-the-stars Pati Dubroff and she entrusted her nude bridal nails to internationally renowned manicurist Georgia Rae. © Instagram / @sofiarichiegraingeThe influencer shared a clip of her understated wedding …

Nicola Peltz and Victoria Beckham’s matching party outfits are a major mood

Nicola Peltz and Victoria Beckham’s matching party outfits are a major mood

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Despite being two of the world’s most stylish names, Victoria Beckham and Nicola Peltz are just like us when it comes to a good dance party. Yesterday Victoria Beckham celebrated her 50th birthday in serious style, warranting an influx of throwback photos and videos from her nearest and dearest including her husband David, sons Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo as well as her model, actress and director daughter-in-law, Nicola Peltz.  One homage to the former spice girl that caught our eye, in particular, was from Brooklyn’s wife Nicola, who took to TikTok to share a throwback video of the pair dancing and hugging in matching black suit ensembles, proving that their stylish bond goes further than sharing last name. Nicola opted for a black corset and matching trouser combo while her stylish MIL donned a pair of her signature cigarette-style trousers, with a sheer lace bodysuit and black blazer. Nicola alluded to the idea that the pair often cut shapes together,  captioning the post “happy birthday to my beautiful mil @victoria Beckham Beauty Store i love you …

Can probiotics lift your mood? New research provides insight

Can probiotics lift your mood? New research provides insight

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Probiotics have been getting a lot of attention recently. These bacteria, which you can consume from fermented foods, yogurt or even pills, are linked to a number of health and wellness benefits, including reducing gastrointestinal distress, urinary tract infections and eczema. But can they improve your mood, too? Behavior and mental health are complicated. But the short answer, according to my team’s recently published research, is likely yes. The beneficial bacteria in probiotics become part of a community of other microscopic organisms living in your digestive system called the gut microbiome. Your gut microbiome contains trillions of a diverse range of bacteria, fungi and viruses. Hundreds of species of bacteria are native to the intestinal tract. Each species can be broken down into hundreds of strains that can also be dramatically different from each other in their metabolism, byproducts and environmental preferences. This bacterial diversity is why not all probiotics are built the same. Many research groups have shown that specific strains of Lactobacillus have mood-enhancing effects. But these effects seem to happen only with …

Vintage fans in London gear up to recreate 60s mood at festival of mod | Festivals

Vintage fans in London gear up to recreate 60s mood at festival of mod | Festivals

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Hundreds of vintage fanatics, dressed in tailor-made suits and berets, are expected to descend on London this weekend for a three-day event celebrating mod subculture. Modstock, launched 30 years ago by a British vintage fanatic, Rob Bailey, and his organisation New Untouchables, returns for its fourth edition. Taking place only every 10 years, each edition of Modstock is a three-day and all-night event with vintage car shows, talks and panels, live music, market stalls, a scooter run, club nights, and a Thames boat party. Alexandra Mason has been attending mod and 60s events for several years. Photograph: Andy Blakeley “We are celebrating the culture which has, over the last six decades, influenced a lot of things in this country – particularly music and fashion, which is two of our greatest exports,” said Bailey. Modstock will take place in west London, and welcomes 60s icons including the singers PP Arnold and Fay Hallam and the drummer Kenney Jones. It will also host bands, DJs, clothes makers, vintage car sellers and more who were not around in …

7 Simple Happiness Hacks to Help You Control Your Mood

7 Simple Happiness Hacks to Help You Control Your Mood

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Stress isn’t just annoying — it can be downright dangerous to your health. High levels of stress might be comparable to smoking, according to a June 2023 study in the American Psychosomatic Society. On the flip side, happiness is associated with a wide variety of physical health benefits. Being intentional about focusing on positivity can go a long way when things are stressful. It sounds small, but it can make a big difference in boosting your satisfaction and mood. I’m not talking about big, sweeping changes to your life. It can be as easy as making yourself laugh and meeting up with friends. Nourishing your mental health will help you connect more deeply with others, reduce anxiety and boost your confidence. Small things you can do right now will make a difference, and it won’t cost a thing. Start with these seven happiness hacks today. Also, see how to naturally relieve anxiety without medication, and check out these tips for improving your mental health without therapy. Simple mental health habits to start using today 1. …

Big Mood review: Nicola Coughlan has enormous fun as an anxious do-badder – but the comedy is unrefined

Big Mood review: Nicola Coughlan has enormous fun as an anxious do-badder – but the comedy is unrefined

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails There was a time – not so long ago – when the modern sitcom was populated by a cohort of yuppies, brimming with disposable income for shenanigans, and living like kings in some of the most expensive cities in the world. And then, a few years ago, things began to change. The tone became regretful: “data analysis” jobs were replaced by unfulfilled creative aspirations, the money dried up, and house shares were swapped in for the labyrinthine penthouses. And in this mould comes Big Mood, a new Channel 4 comedy about two best friends struggling to navigate the transition to adulthood. Nicola Coughlan is Maggie, a playwright juggling her writing ambitions with her barely suppressed mental illness. Her only rock in this turbulence is Eddie (Lydia West), who owns a wildly unsuccessful bar and provides the hectic Maggie with a degree of stability. As Maggie approaches a milestone birthday, things …