The STI Tests You Need, According To Your Exact Risk Profile
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common, but the types of STI testing you need may vary by your risk factors.
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Pop Quiz: Do You Actually Know What’s Going On With Your Vagina?
Have you got the low-down on your vagina? It’s been a while since we were in awks-inducing sex ed classes
Read moreWhat Is Dry January — And What Are The Health Benefits? Experts Weigh In
The holidays are definitely the time for imbibing—party punch, mulled wine, champagne — and honestly, you should go right ahead
Read more7 Reasons Your Period Might Be Late — Other Than Pregnancy
On the one hand, you have to deal with cramps, bloating and mood swings. On the other, yay, you’re not
Read moreThe Nutritionist’s Guide To Actually Surviving A Hangover
Last night was a total blast, but this morning? Not so much. Anyone who’s ever shamelessly downed one too many
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The 7 Best Dermatologist Approved SPF Tips That’ll Keep You From Getting Burnt This Summer
The sun’s dark side, quantified: It is behind 80 percent of wrinkles and spots and is the primary cause of skin
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What To Eat To Keep Your Gut Healthy And Your Skin Glowing
Here’s something new: it’s no longer bad manners to talk about what’s going on inside our tummies. Research now confirms
Read moreSeriously Now, Is Alcohol Really THAT Bad For Your Sleep?
A nightcap may be nice, but is likely to lead to a fragmented night’s rest. While it is true that
Read moreVaginal Infections 101 — What You Need To Know About That Itch
Being a woman certainly has its benefits but some aspects of womanhood are far from glamorous, in fact they are
Read moreHow To Do The Festive Season Sober, Plus The 14 Best Alcohol-Free Drinks
SoberSeptember, OcSober, DryJanuary or even going #StraightEdge (no stimulants at all!) – there’s no end to the sober bandwagons you
Read moreHere’s EXACTLY How To Skip Your Period Every Month
By Laura Stampler It’s all about which type of birth control you choose. Have you ever wished you could just
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7 Ways To Meditate For Anxiety Relief That Are *Actually* Easy To Do
A way to meditate for anxiety relief that’s actually easy to do? Please, say some more… Anxious thoughts are (arguably)
Read more11 Ways To Beat Year-End Fatigue
We can all agree that it has been a loooong year! The best way to get through this time of
Read more8 Things That Are Sucking The Happiness Right Out Of Your Life
You may not recognise it, but there are several biological imbalances and environmental factors that could create bad mood triggers,
Read moreFlying Pregnant? Get These Health Checks First
While once we thought of taking to the air as a supernatural event, catching flights is now as routine as
Read more6 Surprising Signs You’re Stressed Out (And Need A Holiday)
You’re stressed. We’re stressed. Everyone’s stressed. No big deal, right? Because it’s so common, you might think that if you’re
Read moreHow To Use Genetic Testing To Improve Your Health
Just a quick Google and you’ll see tech savvy companies and slick start-ups in South Africa are adding genetic testing
Read moreExactly How To Include Fibre In Your Diet To Reduce Bloating
If you’re turning your nose up at beans and broccoli for fear of that universally-hated bloat, we’ve got bad news
Read moreThe 10 Best Sleep Apps To Help You Fall Asleep Faster And Sleep Through The Night
There’s no better feeling than climbing into bed after a long, exhausting day and drifting off to sleep. But if
Read moreApparently 35 Percent Of People Think It’s Totally Fine To Drink During Pregnancy
Listen: It’s totally normal to want a glass of wine or a drink after a long day at work—yes, even
Read more9 Disturbing Signs You’re Actually Not Eating Enough Salt
Feel like you’re getting more than your fair share of leg cramps? Tired all the time? Then you might have
Read moreWill Collagen Supplements Really Make You Any Healthier?
The clean-eating crowd is raving that it’s the new “it” ingredient for soothing achy joints, improving gut health, and enhancing
Read moreJust How Worried Should You Be About Thyroid Disease?
Increased public awareness has caused many patients to inquire about their own thyroid health. Here we break down different issues
Read moreHere’s Why The World Needs More Health Coaches
With today’s spiralling worldwide health statistics for both communicable and non-communicable diseases, health coaching is needed now, more than ever….
Read moreHere’s What Could Be Causing That Pain You Feel During Sex
Do you feel pain during sex? Dr Natalia Novikova, aesthetic gynaecologist, gets to the bottom of what could be causing
Read moreHow To Adapt Your Fitness and Nutrition For Every Age
It’s a fact of life that your body will change as you age. Below, we present to you every tool…
Read moreCould Intermittent Resting Be The Key To Your Fatigue Problems?
Ever randomly left your desk mid-morning to bask in the sun, head buried in a racy novel? Or taken a…
Read more10 Signs You May Have a Magnesium Deficiency
Magnesium is a key mineral to women’s health, and yet many women are low in this essential mineral, suffering from…
Read moreNo, Women’s Fertility Isn’t Suddenly Doomed At Age 35
Tick, tick, tick. If you, like me, are a woman in her childbearing years, you may recognise that sound as…
Read moreCold versus COVID — How To Tell The Difference
There’s been a lot of confusion over cold versus COVID symptoms since the advent of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Pre-pandemic,…
Read more4 Ways to Support Healthy Ageing
Want to support you body through its healthy ageing? Try these four simple steps and you’ll never look back (or…
Read moreMillennials Are Turning 40, But How Healthy are They, Really?
As the eldest members of the generation accused of never wanting to grow up enter their fifth decade, one older…
Read moreAre You Ready to Make The Switch to a Menstrual Cup?
In a world of fast fashion, palm oil and David Attenborough, I’m a typical millennial – swinging between being a vego-leaning…
Read moreCaffeine Effects: ‘What Happens When I Go Hard on Coffee?’
While a moderate flat white habit is nothing to be worried by, persistently going hard on the java can prove problematic. Here, WH speaks…
Read moreHow To Get Better Quality Sleep
Tips to set you up for sleep success, ensure you sleep better in the future and hacks for getting back
Read moreThis Is The Best Way To Support Your Immune System, According To A Dietitian
Qhile we’re doing everything we can to protect ourselves from the outside, we should also dedicate time to getting our
Read moreAre COVID-19 Outcomes Worse For People Living With HIV?
So, does being HIV positive put you at increased risk for a severe COVID-19 experience? New research looked to answer
Read moreYour Postpartum Periods Might Be Heavier And More Irregular Than The Ones You Had Pre-Pregnancy
It can take a while for your menstrual cycle to return to normal after having a baby. Here, a doctor
Read moreThis 60-Second Hack To Make Your Face Mask Fit Better Is Going Viral On TikTok
Dentist Dr. Olivia Cuid, posted a new video to TikTok featuring a 60-second hack to make a loose-fitting face mask
Read moreSo, Is COVID-19 Actually Airborne Or Not?
While it was initially thought it wasn’t airborne, mounting evidence is pointing to the airborne nature of the disease. So,
Read moreHow Can I Tell If My Symptoms Are Allergies, Or A Possible COVID-19 Infection?
Allergy season is here! Dealing with all that sneezing plus a pandemic stressing you out? It’s worth knowing a bit
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