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Why Experts Say This Movement Is Better For Glute Growth & Stability
Read More: Why Experts Say This Movement Is Better For Glute Growth & StabilityIf growing your glutes is your main goal, we understand the impulse to grab the heaviest weight you can and squat down low. After all, squats are the go-to movement for glutes, quads and core. But according to experts, there is one movement that many overlook โ and is actually better for glute mobility, hip…
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Women’s Health Technology Is Becoming More Accessible
Read More: Women’s Health Technology Is Becoming More AccessibleBrittany Barreto, Ph.D., is a podcaster, an entrepreneur, and a molecular and human geneticist. (In other words, sheโs really smart.) Read her column here each month to learn about whatโs happening in the world of technology and innovation in womenโs health. My sister works as an emergency veterinary technician, where every shift is filled with…
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A Face Oil? For Acne? Yes! Derms Recommend These
Read More: A Face Oil? For Acne? Yes! Derms Recommend TheseIโve spent more of my adult years dealing withย acne breakoutsย than having clear skin. And as a long-termย spot treatmentย user, Iโve learned that many of them leave something to be desired. Donโt get me wrong; there are plenty of great options that work like magic, sopping up oil and helping to shrink a painful blemish overnight. Those…
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Questions to Ask Your Clinician About Menopause
Read More: Questions to Ask Your Clinician About MenopauseMenopause is having a moment. People are finally, finally talking about this thing that happens to all women (AKA roughly half the population). But with all the information (and misinformation) about menopause suddenly everywhere, it can be hard to know what to believe. Thatโs why itโs a good idea to consider talking to your clinician…
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Your Biggest Sex Struggle, According To Your Star Sign
Read More: Your Biggest Sex Struggle, According To Your Star SignIn the words of Paris Hilton, the stars are blind. But that doesnโt mean they canโt eff with your sex life. Though weโre all sexual snowflakes, unique in our own way, the characteristics of our star signs can interfere with a spectacular sack sesh, says astrologer Annabel Gat. Find out what your zodiac signโs biggest…
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A Nutritionist Shares 3 High-Protein Meals She Actually Eats On Busy Days
Read More: A Nutritionist Shares 3 High-Protein Meals She Actually Eats On Busy DaysIn a world where food trends seem to be changing faster than TikTok recipes go viral โ one day carbs are the enemy, the next itโs seed oils or sugar โ figuring out whatโs actually the most โhealthyโ thing to eat has become more complex and challenging than ever. For registered nutritionist Sophie Gastman, this…
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How Do Lung Cancer Biomarkers Help Guide Treatment?
Read More: How Do Lung Cancer Biomarkers Help Guide Treatment?If youโve been diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), one of the first conversations to have with your clinician should be about testing your tumor tissue for cancer biomarkers. Biomarkers can be gene changes or high levels of proteins that are known to cause cancer. They can give your clinician important information about your…
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Women and Lung Cancer: A Deadly Combination
Read More: Women and Lung Cancer: A Deadly CombinationShira Kupperman Boehler, then just 43 years old, went for a full-body MRI for a baseline picture of her health. When a small spot appeared on her lung, she followed up with a low-dose CT scan, right after returning from a six-mile run. She thought the scan would rule out anything serious. Instead, it led…
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GLP-1s, Protein, and the Truth About โToningโ: A No-BS Fitness Q&A with Dr. Stephanie Estima
Read More: GLP-1s, Protein, and the Truth About โToningโ: A No-BS Fitness Q&A with Dr. Stephanie EstimaHave you ever scrolled Instagram, seen someone tell you to โjust lift heavy,โ and felt your stomach drop a little? Like youโre already behind? Like everyone else got some secret manual to their body that you never received? You are not alone, and you are not behind. I want to talk to you about something…
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21 Trail Gear Upgrades Our Editors Love For Cold, Wet & Muddy Runs
Read More: 21 Trail Gear Upgrades Our Editors Love For Cold, Wet & Muddy RunsSo, you LOVE running but hitting the tarmac is getting a littleโฆ monotonous. Youโve ticked off your road race bucket list and now youโre after something a bit more challenging, scenic and unpredictable. Enter: trail running. Whether youโre a seasoned trail runner or taking your very first steps off the pavement, venturing onto the trails…
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This 15-Minute Full-Body Workout Hits Every Major Muscle Group
Read More: This 15-Minute Full-Body Workout Hits Every Major Muscle GroupSome days youโve got time for a focused gym session or your favourite group class. Other days, youโre squeezing movement into the gap between dinner prep and the next episode of your latest Netflix obsession. Thatโs where this workout comes in. In just 15 minutes, youโll work your entire body with a simple circuit that…
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Are You Losing Sleep Over Hot Flashes and Night Sweats?
Read More: Are You Losing Sleep Over Hot Flashes and Night Sweats?Iโm sitting at my desk trying to focus on my next project but I canโt keep my eyes open. Itโs only 1:00 p.m., and I want to crash. Instead, I make myself another cup of coffee, grab a bag of chips and head back to my desk to muddle through the rest of the day.…
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When Is a Headache More Than Just a Headache?
Read More: When Is a Headache More Than Just a Headache?A dull, steady ache. Tightness or pressure on both sides of the head. If these symptoms sound familiar โ youโre not alone. Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. About 3 out of 4 people in the U.S. experience tension headaches at some point in their lives. And women are more likely to…
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22 HYROX Outfits You Need To Add To Cart ASAP If Youโre Racing HYROX Cape Town
Read More: 22 HYROX Outfits You Need To Add To Cart ASAP If Youโre Racing HYROX Cape TownT-minus seven days until HYROX Cape Town! Youโve logged the brutal runs, put in the work on the SkiErg and dialled in your nutrition โ now all thatโs left is deciding what youโre actually wearing on the race floor. Because while yes, itโs mostly about challenging your endurance, itโs also absolutely about the cute outfits…
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The Real Reason Your Skin Aged Overnight in Menopause with Jennifer Scheinman
Read More: The Real Reason Your Skin Aged Overnight in Menopause with Jennifer ScheinmanCan I ask you something? When was the last time you actually thought about why your skincare routine works, instead of just trusting the label? I ask because I did the deep work. I strength train. I hit my protein targets. I track my sleep. I support my hormones. I have spent years learning how…
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mental health, mental health support, Mental wellness, South Africa, South African Author, Women Empowerment
How The โImbokodoโ Myth Became A Mental Health Burden For South African Women
Read More: How The โImbokodoโ Myth Became A Mental Health Burden For South African WomenBeing called Imbokodo is a rite of passage for a South African woman, serving as the ultimate badge of honour that evokes the fierce defiance of the historic 1956 march. Yet across the decades, our highest cultural compliment has metastasised into an inescapable job description. In this deep dive, mental health counsellor Devan Moonsamy dissects…
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Nobody Believed My Pain Was Real Until Endometriosis Landed Me in a Coma
Read More: Nobody Believed My Pain Was Real Until Endometriosis Landed Me in a ComaAs told to Nicole Audrey Spector My very first period, which I got at 13, was, to put it very mildly, a real doozy. There was so much nausea, so much fatigue, so much pain. And so much blood. No menstrual pad was thick enough to absorb the flood spilling out of me, and my…
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How To Smash Your Fitness Goals, According To Caitlin Hood & Mapule Ndhlovu
Read More: How To Smash Your Fitness Goals, According To Caitlin Hood & Mapule NdhlovuHere at WH, weโve long believed that now is the best time to smash your fitness goals. One stumbling block? Sticking to your workout plan when youโre cold, sleepy and generally moody. But with a BFF, trying to reach your fitness goal can be a lot easier. We tapped our Fit Squad, Caitlin Hood &…
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Eucerinโs Solar Dome Is The Beauty Pop-Up To Visit This August
Read More: Eucerinโs Solar Dome Is The Beauty Pop-Up To Visit This AugustThis August, Eucerin is bringing a fresh perspective to one of skincareโs most important daily rituals: Sun Protection. On 15 August 2026, the Melrose Arch Piazza will be transformed into an immersive glass dome celebrating the launch of the new Eucerin SPF 50+ UV Serum Sun Protection; the brandโs first Serum sunscreen, designed to deliver…
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Prepรกrate para hablar con tu profesional clรญnico sobre tu vejiga hiperactiva
Read More: Prepรกrate para hablar con tu profesional clรญnico sobre tu vejiga hiperactivaEnglish + Flipbook text Habla con tu profesional clรญnico 3 de cada 10 mujeres en EE.UU. tienen vejigas hiperactivas (VHA).ย La VHA causa problemas con la micciรณn, puede empeorar tu calidad de vida y no desaparecerรก por su propia cuenta.ย Sin tratamiento, los sรญntomas de VHA podrรญan volverse mรกs difรญciles de manejar. Hablar con tu…
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5 Chronic Conditions That Can Worsen Overactive Bladder
Read More: 5 Chronic Conditions That Can Worsen Overactive BladderDo you find yourself running to the bathroom more often than usual during the day or waking up in the middle of the night to go? Frequent urination can be more than just annoying and disruptive. It could also signal an underlying medical condition. Overactive bladder (OAB) can cause a sudden, intense urge to urinate…
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Comic: Edna Gets an Endoscopy
Read More: Comic: Edna Gets an Endoscopy+ Flipbook text Image Dialogue Edna is sitting on the examination table at her doctorโs office. Edna: Itโs been happening a lot lately. At brunch yesterday, my granola bar this morning, the sandwich I ate in the car on the way over here โฆ It hurts when I swallow, and it feels like foodโs getting…
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Relationship Experts Say โArousal Anchorsโ Are The Secret To Better Sex
Read More: Relationship Experts Say โArousal Anchorsโ Are The Secret To Better SexOnce upon a time, I (naively) believed nothing couldย kill my libido. But now that Iโm 30 and married, myย sex drive needs a jump-startย before I can get in the mood. The problem? I donโt have time to perform a lengthy pre-sex ritual. What I really need is what sexologist and ethical porn directorย Angie Rowntreeย calls an โarousal…
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Hereโs How To Know If You Actually Need A Rest Day
Read More: Hereโs How To Know If You Actually Need A Rest DayYou may be wondering if rest days are actually important โ after all, that PB isnโt going to achieve itself. And, as much as social media preaches #selfcare, even that requires tasks. But WH Cover Search finalist and transformational health coach Claudia van Schalkwyk wants to let you know that rest days for women are…
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+ Flipbook text Image Text/Dialogue Holly and her husband are in their bedroom, getting dressed for an evening out. Holly stands in front of the mirror in a dress, frowning. Her arms are covered in red blotches. Holly: I wish we didnโt have to go tonight. I feel so self conscious with these hives all…
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Is Adrenal Fatigue a Real Diagnosis? A Doctor Explains with Dr. Allan Bacon
Read More: Is Adrenal Fatigue a Real Diagnosis? A Doctor Explains with Dr. Allan BaconHave you ever wondered why your body seems to be working against you in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, even when youโre doing everything โrightโ? Have you found yourself stacking supplements, chasing the latest peptide trend, or panicking about a diagnosis like adrenal fatigue, only to still feel stuck? If so, I want you to…
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Physical Symptoms That Mean Your Body Is Under Severe Stress
Read More: Physical Symptoms That Mean Your Body Is Under Severe StressStress has become such an ambient presence in our lives that we barely notice it โ like air, or the buzzing of cicadas. But while you white-knuckle your way through yet another unprecedented crisis, your body is a pressure cooker letting off steam all over your body: your hair, your skin, your bones. Here are…
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6 Of The Best Toning Moves You Can Do While You Walk The Dog
Read More: 6 Of The Best Toning Moves You Can Do While You Walk The DogWalking the dog is a great way to turn chores into exercise, but for maximum benefit, you need to do more than just walk. Biokineticist Christin Stewart explains how to make Totoโs workout work for you. 6 Dog Walking Exercises To Try Walking Lunge Warm-up Targets: Glutes and quads With a firm grip on the…
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Getting Ready to Talk to Your Clinician about Overactive Bladder
Read More: Getting Ready to Talk to Your Clinician about Overactive Bladder+ Flipbook text Talk to your clinician 3 out of 10 women in the U.S. have overactive bladder (OAB). OAB causes issues with peeing, can worsen your quality of life and won’t go away on its own. Without treatment, OAB symptoms may become more difficult to manage. Talking to your clinician is important. Start with…
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Analog Hobbies Are Having a Moment โ and Our Nervous Systems Are Here For It
Read More: Analog Hobbies Are Having a Moment โ and Our Nervous Systems Are Here For ItAs Americans have reached an all-time high glued to their electronic devices (7 hours and 4 minutes per day, to be exact), many of us are exhausted from the never-ending online content in an AI-dependent world. Digital exhaustion has led to adopting something old that feels new again. Analog living is trending this year, and…
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Greek vs Double Cream vs Fat-Free: A Dietician Breaks Down 8 Types Of Yoghurt & How To Choose The Right One For Your Goals
Read More: Greek vs Double Cream vs Fat-Free: A Dietician Breaks Down 8 Types Of Yoghurt & How To Choose The Right One For Your GoalsHave you been to the grocery store lately?! Thereโs an entire dedicated aisle โ just for yoghurt! Greek, Greek-style, strained, fat-free, high-protein, double cream, low-fat, fat free โ all claiming to be the healthiest yoghurt to buy. But while they may look similar, these yoghurts can differ quite a bit in how theyโre made, their…
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For Queens, By Experts: The Sleep Guide Women Deserve
Read More: For Queens, By Experts: The Sleep Guide Women DeserveYou give your best to everyone else. Your work, your family and your community. But when was the last time you gave your best to your sleep? For 30 years, Dial-a-Bed has been helping South Africans sleep better. And if there is one thing that we have learned from listening to women, itโs that youโre…
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Avocado, Why? Fuel, Recover, Perform With The Avo Advantage
Read More: Avocado, Why? Fuel, Recover, Perform With The Avo AdvantageAvocado, why? Because avos deliver powerful health and nutrition benefits that support everyday well-being and overall fitness. Whether youโre hitting the gym, practicing yoga, lifting weights, or simply staying active throughout the day, your body needs the right fuel to perform at its best. Avocado, why? Because avos are rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that…
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A Neuroscientist Explains What EMFs Are Really Doing To Our Body with Dr. Henz and Philipp von Holtzendorff-Fehling
Read More: A Neuroscientist Explains What EMFs Are Really Doing To Our Body with Dr. Henz and Philipp von Holtzendorff-FehlingHave you ever walked into your home office, sat down at your desk, and felt a headache creep in within the hour, for no reason you could point to? Or noticed your brain fog is worse on days you are glued to your phone and better on days you are outside, away from screens? I…
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The WH Book Clubโs 14 Favourite Reads Right Now
Read More: The WH Book Clubโs 14 Favourite Reads Right NowWeโre sure youโre well aware, reading is cool again (spoiler alert: it always was)! Book clubs are booming, BookTok recommendations are filling our social media feeds and somehow, our TBR (that stands for โto be readโ) lists keep getting longer. But if youโre wondering which books are actually worth the hype, start with these selections…
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Forget Plain Avocado Toast! This Quick Sardine Avo Smash Is Our New No-Cook Lunch Obsession
Read More: Forget Plain Avocado Toast! This Quick Sardine Avo Smash Is Our New No-Cook Lunch ObsessionThis recipe was born out of a work group chat when a colleague asked for easy work-from-home lunch ideas, says registered Nutrition Sophie Gastman (@sophiethenutritionist). โSomeone threw in โspicy sardines on toastโ and Iโve been making my own version ever since,โ she says. READ MORE: Youโll Love This Easy No-Cook Tomato Sauce With Spaghetti Recipe…
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Power Walking Delivers A Full-Body Burn. Hereโs Why Fitness Experts Swear By It.
Read More: Power Walking Delivers A Full-Body Burn. Hereโs Why Fitness Experts Swear By It.The term โpower walkingโ might make you think of days past, itโsย soย back.ย Walkingย in general is beyond popular right now because this low-impact exercise has a bunch ofย benefits โ both mental and physical. And whileย walking is great for youย in general, some walking speeds and styles are more beneficial for your health than others. One way toย powerย up your…
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14 Best Lip Balms For When Your Lips Are Seriously Chapped
Read More: 14 Best Lip Balms For When Your Lips Are Seriously ChappedHereโs the thing: The skin on your lips is thinner than anywhere else on your body and it doesnโt contain any oil glands to keep itself hydrated. That makes your pout more sensitive than the male ego โ and water is only a small part of it. โDry lips can be caused by a number…
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Garminโs First Screen-Free Fitness Tracker Is Made For Your Digital Detox
Read More: Garminโs First Screen-Free Fitness Tracker Is Made For Your Digital DetoxWeโre spending more time than ever trying to switch off. From digital detoxes to analogue hobbies and more intentional daily habits, thereโs a growing movement towards doing less on our screens. Garminโs new CIRQA Smart Band taps into that shift. As the brandโs first screen-free health and fitness tracker, it offers around-the-clock health and fitness…
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Guรญa de conversaciรณn: Preguntas sobre vejigas hiperactivas
Read More: Guรญa de conversaciรณn: Preguntas sobre vejigas hiperactivasEnglish Todos hemos experimentado la sensaciรณn incรณmoda de ir urgentemente al baรฑo. ยกY todos hemos reรญdo tanto que hemos tenido filtraciones pequeรฑas de orina, y con algo de suerte, esas carcajadas valieron la pena! Pero, ยฟquรฉ pasarรญa si descubres que tienes ganas repentinas y urgentes de orinar incluso cuando tu vejiga no estรก llena? ยฟO…
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Scissoring Is The Sex Position That Can Secretly Benefit Every Couple. Hereโs How To Try It
Read More: Scissoring Is The Sex Position That Can Secretly Benefit Every Couple. Hereโs How To Try ItOf all theย sex positionsย and techniques out there,ย scissoringย mightย be one of the most misunderstood. The sex position-slash-method is often thought of as the default wayย two people with vulvas have sex, but itโsย definitelyย not the only way they can โ nor is it an off-limits move for other couples. Regardless of your and your partnerโs anatomy, โscissoring allows for…
