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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, we’ve long believed that now is the best time to smash your fitness goals. One stumbling block? Sticking to your workout plan when you’re 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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Eucerin’s Solar Dome Is The Beauty Pop-Up To Visit This August
Read More: Eucerin’s Solar Dome Is The Beauty Pop-Up To Visit This AugustThis August, Eucerin is bringing a fresh perspective to one of skincare’s 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 brand’s first Serum sunscreen, designed to deliver…
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Prepárate para hablar con tu profesional clínico sobre tu vejiga hiperactiva
Read More: Prepárate para hablar con tu profesional clínico sobre tu vejiga hiperactivaEnglish + Flipbook text Habla con tu profesional clínico 3 de cada 10 mujeres en EE.UU. tienen vejigas hiperactivas (VHA). La VHA causa problemas con la micción, puede empeorar tu calidad de vida y no desaparecerá por su propia cuenta. Sin tratamiento, los síntomas de VHA podrían volverse más difíciles 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 doctor’s office. Edna: It’s 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 … It hurts when I swallow, and it feels like food’s getting…
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Relationship Experts Say ‘Arousal Anchors’ Are The Secret To Better Sex
Read More: Relationship Experts Say ‘Arousal Anchors’ Are The Secret To Better SexOnce upon a time, I (naively) believed nothing could kill my libido. But now that I’m 30 and married, my sex drive needs a jump-start before I can get in the mood. The problem? I don’t have time to perform a lengthy pre-sex ritual. What I really need is what sexologist and ethical porn director Angie Rowntree calls an “arousal…
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Here’s How To Know If You Actually Need A Rest Day
Read More: Here’s How To Know If You Actually Need A Rest DayYou may be wondering if rest days are actually important – after all, that PB isn’t 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 didn’t 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 you’re doing everything “right”? 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 – 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 Toto’s 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 — and Our Nervous Systems Are Here For It
Read More: Analog Hobbies Are Having a Moment — 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?! There’s an entire dedicated aisle – just for yoghurt! Greek, Greek-style, strained, fat-free, high-protein, double cream, low-fat, fat free – all claiming to be the healthiest yoghurt to buy. But while they may look similar, these yoghurts can differ quite a bit in how they’re 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, it’s that you’re…
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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 you’re 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 Club’s 14 Favourite Reads Right Now
Read More: The WH Book Club’s 14 Favourite Reads Right NowWe’re sure you’re 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 ‘to be read’) lists keep getting longer. But if you’re 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). “Someone threw in ‘spicy sardines on toast’ and I’ve been making my own version ever since,” she says. READ MORE: You’ll Love This Easy No-Cook Tomato Sauce With Spaghetti Recipe…
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Power Walking Delivers A Full-Body Burn. Here’s Why Fitness Experts Swear By It.
Read More: Power Walking Delivers A Full-Body Burn. Here’s Why Fitness Experts Swear By It.The term “power walking” might make you think of days past, it’s so back. Walking in general is beyond popular right now because this low-impact exercise has a bunch of benefits – both mental and physical. And while walking is great for you in general, some walking speeds and styles are more beneficial for your health than others. One way to power 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 ChappedHere’s the thing: The skin on your lips is thinner than anywhere else on your body and it doesn’t contain any oil glands to keep itself hydrated. That makes your pout more sensitive than the male ego – and water is only a small part of it. “Dry lips can be caused by a number…
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Garmin’s First Screen-Free Fitness Tracker Is Made For Your Digital Detox
Read More: Garmin’s First Screen-Free Fitness Tracker Is Made For Your Digital DetoxWe’re spending more time than ever trying to switch off. From digital detoxes to analogue hobbies and more intentional daily habits, there’s a growing movement towards doing less on our screens. Garmin’s new CIRQA Smart Band taps into that shift. As the brand’s first screen-free health and fitness tracker, it offers around-the-clock health and fitness…
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Guía de conversación: Preguntas sobre vejigas hiperactivas
Read More: Guía de conversación: Preguntas sobre vejigas hiperactivasEnglish Todos hemos experimentado la sensación incómoda de ir urgentemente al baño. ¡Y todos hemos reído tanto que hemos tenido filtraciones pequeñas de orina, y con algo de suerte, esas carcajadas valieron la pena! Pero, ¿qué pasaría si descubres que tienes ganas repentinas y urgentes de orinar incluso cuando tu vejiga no está llena? ¿O…
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Scissoring Is The Sex Position That Can Secretly Benefit Every Couple. Here’s How To Try It
Read More: Scissoring Is The Sex Position That Can Secretly Benefit Every Couple. Here’s How To Try ItOf all the sex positions and techniques out there, scissoring might be one of the most misunderstood. The sex position-slash-method is often thought of as the default way two people with vulvas have sex, but it’s definitely not the only way they can – nor is it an off-limits move for other couples. Regardless of your and your partner’s anatomy, “scissoring allows for…
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Here’s Exactly How Many Hot Yoga Classes It Takes To Be Less Depressed, Scientifically
Read More: Here’s Exactly How Many Hot Yoga Classes It Takes To Be Less Depressed, ScientificallyDepression can be a life-changing medical condition that often requires an individualised treatment plan, professional therapy and sometimes medication. But while antidepressants are considered a first-line treatment, not everyone responds well or is a candidate for them. Now, new research suggests hot yoga may also be an additional strategy worth considering for some people. The findings don’t mean…
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Why Proactive Care Matters for EoE
Read More: Why Proactive Care Matters for EoEOnce considered a rare condition, cases of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) are becoming more common. More than 470,000 people in the United States are living with EoE, a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus that causes symptoms that can disrupt daily life. A proactive approach to care can help you stay ahead of EoE, letting you…
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The Connection Between Burn Pits and Lung Cancer
Read More: The Connection Between Burn Pits and Lung Cancer+ Video transcript Video/Image Voiceover/Audio The Connection Between Burn Pits and Lung Cancer Animation: An open-air burn pit with people tossing different things into it – a biohazard container, weapons, chemicals, supplies. Pan to a military base nearby showing where servicemen and women live. For decades, the U.S. military used burn pits to dispose of…
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The Rise of Cirrhosis in Women
Read More: The Rise of Cirrhosis in WomenHere’s a common scenario: A woman in her late 30s starts having a glass or two of wine every evening. Ten years pass. She notices she’s more tired than usual, her stomach seems bloated, and her skin looks a little yellow. She finally goes to her medical clinician expecting to hear that she’s just overworked.…
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Meet Cathy Coyle, The Mentor Redefining Women’s Leadership – For All
Read More: Meet Cathy Coyle, The Mentor Redefining Women’s Leadership – For AllCathy Coyle, women’s leadership mentor and Ban Draoi (Irish Wise Woman), is swapping out pills and productivity hacks for plants and breathwork. And, she’s ushering in a new era that combats chronic burnout and reclaims what it means to be a woman in charge. If it feels like things right now are very loosely tethered…
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FAQs About COPD
Read More: FAQs About COPDCOPD affects millions of adults, but many people don’t know much about the disease until they or a loved one is diagnosed. Here are answers to common questions about what COPD is, who’s at risk and what actually helps. What is COPD, and what symptoms of COPD appear first? COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,…
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Discussion Guide: Questions to Ask About Overactive Bladder
Read More: Discussion Guide: Questions to Ask About Overactive BladderWe’ve all experienced the uncomfortable feeling of rushing to get to a bathroom. And many of us have laughed so hard that we’ve leaked a little pee — and hopefully the good belly laugh was worth it! But what if you find that you have the sudden and urgent feeling that you need to pee…
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I Was Told I Was Shy — But I Had Social Anxiety Disorder
Read More: I Was Told I Was Shy — But I Had Social Anxiety DisorderJuly is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. As told to Jacquelyne Froeber Social gatherings were a nightmare for me. Walking into any event, big or small, it felt like all eyes were on me. Focused. Like I was a specimen under a microscope and everyone was watching — judging — waiting…
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“I’ve Eaten This Breakfast For 10 Years – Here’s The Recipe”
Read More: “I’ve Eaten This Breakfast For 10 Years – Here’s The Recipe”“This is my ultimate porridge recipe. I’ve been eating some version of it for the best part of 10 years, and the fact that I’m still not sick of it says a lot,” registered Nutrition Sophie Gastman (@sophiethenutritionist) says. “If you’re wondering why porridge even needs a recipe, or how good it can really be,…
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10 Seriously Impressive Health Benefits Of Ginger, According To Dieticians
Read More: 10 Seriously Impressive Health Benefits Of Ginger, According To DieticiansGINGER IS A starring ingredient in many green juices – and for good reason. While the rhizome (a horizontal underground stem) has long been touted as a sick-day panacea in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, ginger’s overall health benefits are wide-ranging. Our editors spoke to several registered dietitians about the health and beauty benefits of ginger.…
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What Is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria??
Read More: What Is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria??+ Flipbook text Hives are red, itchy raised welts or patches on the skin. The medical term for hives is urticaria. What is chronic spontaneous urticaria? Chronic = Lasts for longer than 6 weeks Spontaneous = Happens on its own, without an obvious trigger Urticaria = Hives Why do hives happen? Cells in your body…
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Learn About Blood Cancers
Read More: Learn About Blood Cancers+ Infographic text What are blood cancers? Blood cancers occur when abnormal blood cells begin to divide uncontrollably or lose normal function. When this happens, blood cells have less ability to do their normal jobs: Fight infections Deliver oxygen to the body Help blood flow and clot normally Blood cancers usually happen due to an…
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What Your Bladder Might Be Telling You About Your Heart
Read More: What Your Bladder Might Be Telling You About Your HeartIf you’ve ever leaked a little when you sneezed or laughed, you’ve probably been told it’s just one of those things that comes with having babies or getting older. But, although UI is common, it’s not normal, and new research suggests urinary incontinence (UI) could also be a clue about your heart health. A University…
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“I Hear So Many Excuses From Women Who Want To Get Fit – Here’s What I Say”
Read More: “I Hear So Many Excuses From Women Who Want To Get Fit – Here’s What I Say”In today’s plugged-in, dopamine-driven world, finding the motivation to get up and stick to your scheduled workout can feel as tough as swiping your card to fill up your petrol tank. And while the endorphin-high is more than enough of a reward, the fact that it’ll take at least ten minutes of sweat and grit…
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Why Brain Health Matters
Read More: Why Brain Health MattersJune is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Did you know the human brain weighs 3 pounds? If that seems a little light for everything your brain does — we feel you. Three pounds is a toaster or a bag of apples. But, every day, your 3-pound, zero-ounce brainy organ works to regulate senses, emotions, thoughts,…
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The Heart Disease Symptoms Doctors Keep Calling “Atypical” with Dr. Jayne Morgan
Read More: The Heart Disease Symptoms Doctors Keep Calling “Atypical” with Dr. Jayne MorganWhy Isn’t Anyone Screening Us For Heart Disease? Have you ever noticed that you see your gynecologist every single year, but you have never once sat down with a cardiologist? I used to think that was just how midlife healthcare worked. My entire picture of women’s health revolved around hot flashes, mammograms, and whatever came…
