Most people will experience the afternoon slump at some time throughout the day. This is usually a very severe decline in energy, attention, and motivation that tends to occur after lunch. We like to blame tiredness, yet a mixture of biological circadian cycles, food, water, and daily behaviours influences our alertness. The not-so-good news? This […]
Forget everything you think you know about musicians and food. Most rock stars of this decade are not guzzling champagne backstage and wolfing down greasy takeaways. Nutritionally, they’re actually pretty boring. I learned this lesson the hard way when I went to Download Festival last summer. I was sure to find a legendary guitarist devouring […]
Remember when Melissa McCarthy used to hide behind oversized blazers? I do. My mum and I watched her films religiously. “She’s so funny,” Mum would say. “But she looks tired.” Fast forward to 2024. McCarthy shows up looking like a completely different person. Not just thinner. Brighter. Like someone had switched the lights back on. […]