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Why Working Mums Are Raving About This Morning Coffee Upgrade

For many working mums, the morning coffee ritual is a sacred part of the day. That caramel latte is not just a drink; it’s a moment of solace, a source of energy, and a way to prepare for the busy hours ahead mentally. But what if your morning coffee could do even more? What if it could help you wake up and supercharge your day? Here’s why many working mums are raving about a simple upgrade to their morning coffee routine and how it can transform their productivity and overall well-being.

Attractive Woman Morning Routine
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Why Your Morning Routine is Your Secret Superpower

Let’s be honest: how many of us have fantasised about that serene morning glow-up, only to hit the snooze button one too many times? If juggling packed lunch prep, a daily Zoom call, and finding that missing school sock all before 8am sounds like your typical day, then darling, it’s time for an overhaul.

Grab a cuppa; you’re about to turn your mornings from manic to magnificent.

Save the gym membership – try these calorie-busting chores and lose weight
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Save the gym membership – try these calorie-busting chores and lose weight

Spring’s on the way, and that means the bikini season isn’t that much further behind. No pressure, then, for the rush to lose weight and firm up those wobbly bits…

But the answer might already be at the tips of your fingers. Yes, believe it or not, housework really can help you burn those calories.

According to fitness experts British Military Fitness, housework really does pay!

Breastfeeding after a boob job: is it possible?
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Breastfeeding after a boob job: is it possible?

A very popular procedure that many women choose to undertake is a breast augmentation, with thousands of women opting to go under the knife each year.

Got a memory like a sieve? Here are some tips to help
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Got a memory like a sieve? Here are some tips to help

Baby brain really does exist – well according to researchers at the University of London, anyway! If you keep forgetting things, are a ‘little’ oversensitive at times and find it harder to stay focused, there may well be a valid reason for it.

Examining the brain activity of 39 pregnant women and new mothers as they looked at images of adult and baby faces making either positive or negative expressions, the University of London researchers discovered that pregnant women used the right side of their brain more than new mothers, particularly when processing positive emotions.

Feeling active? Three tips on how to buy running shoes
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Feeling active? Three tips on how to buy running shoes

Thinking about starting running? Or maybe you’ve just joined the gym…whatever the fitness activity of choice, you’ll want to make sure you are keeping your feet healthy, and wearing the most suitable type of trainers.

7 in 10 women would have a double mastectomy like Angelina Jolie
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7 in 10 women would have a double mastectomy like Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie announced this week via the New York Times that she has undergone a double mastectomy to reduce her risk of breast cancer from 87% to 5% due to a “faulty” gene, BRCA1, which increases cancer risk.

While it’s a brave and courageous step to take, it seems that she is not alone in her thinking.

Is coffee taking over your life and your finances?
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Can’t start the day without your coffee fix? Find out which coffees are spending a lifetime on your hips…

What’s your coffee weak spot? A hazelnut latte, a mocha with whipped cream? Having these once in a while is fine, but if you’ve been wondering why your weight creeps up when you’re working, it could be down to your coffee shop purchases.

You only need to jump on the bus, tube or train to see many women grip onto their morning coffees like their lives depend on it…and then complain about weight gain without realising that their morning and afternoon coffee fix could be the culprit! 

Five foods your teeth should avoid at the office Christmas party if you don’t want to suffer the consequences
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Five foods your teeth should avoid at the office Christmas party if you don’t want to suffer the consequences

Christmas is a time of fun and lots of eating – at home and in the workplace. Between Christmas dinner and office parties, you’ll have a world of food pushed at you and in your mouth without a care.

But if you want to avoid toothache, teeth stains and a costly trip to the dentist in the new year, here are five foods you should steer clear of during the festive season:

Pregnant at between 28-38 weeks pregnant? Get the whooping cough jab now
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Pregnant at between 28-38 weeks pregnant? Get the whooping cough jab now

Pregnant women between 28-38 weeks pregnant are being asked to get vaccinated against whooping cough (pertussis). This is due to a sharp rise in the number of whooping cough cases in the UK, and eight babies dying from whooping cough recently.

Four ways to make working during pregnancy stress-free
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Four ways to make working during pregnancy stress-free

Congrats! You’re going to be a mums, and what exciting times you have ahead. Unfortunately, while your family, friends and colleagues may be excited for you, strangers on your commute probably won’t share the joy…

So, how can you make your commute to work as stress free and comfortable as possible?

Summer nights making you feel restless? Adding a few ingredients to your dinner can make all the difference
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Summer nights making you feel restless? Adding a few ingredients to your dinner can make all the difference

As well as sleeping on a good bed in a well-ventilated, dark and quiet room, achieving a great night’s sleep can be affected by what you eat before bedtime.

According to The Sleep Council, certain foods are known to aid sleep – in exactly the same way that caffeine is known to help you stay awake.

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Parents beware: rucksacks are bad for children’s backs…

Many teenagers are carrying dangerously heavy bags to school that weigh up to 10-15% their own body weight, and this is putting them at risk of back pain in and related disorders the future, according to a new study.

Heavy rucksacks can cuase back problems later on in life

If you’re the mum of a conscientious student, you’ll often marvel at how they manage to carry such heavy bags. It may look like they are trying hard at school, but according to findings published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood, the posed threat by the substantial weight is made even greater by the fact that many teens do not get enough exercise.