When it comes to the world of wellness, it can feel like a new cure all product hits the market every five minutes – but one in particular has caught our eye recently: The Shakti Mat. Now, to clarify, ...

It has a cushion inside, but on the top, it has thousands of tiny plastic spikes. Company owners say using the mat can help relieve pain and help boost your energy, among other benefits. But does it ...

When you lie, stand or sit on the mat you're meant to feel pain, initially, then heat, then a general sense of wellness should start to spread. Photo / Supplied Can a modern-day bed of nails alleviate ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Like most people who live with back pain, I love a massage. The problem? There never seems to be anyone around who's prepared to give me one. So annoying. To prove not all technology needs to plug in ...