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What Exactly Is Oxidative Stress In Skin โ And What Really Helps?ย
Read More: What Exactly Is Oxidative Stress In Skin โ And What Really Helps?ยYouโve heard ads, TikTokkers and lab coats talk about oxidative stress in skin and how it can cause wrinkles, uneven skin tone and premature ageing (yikes!). But what are you meant to do about it โ and whatโs the deal with oxidation, anyway?ย Meet the experts: Dr Alek Nikolic is a renowned specialist in aesthetic…
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12 Types Of Headaches โ And What The Pain Really Means
Read More: 12 Types Of Headaches โ And What The Pain Really MeansKnow why Home Affairs queues, potty training a toddler and traffic are considered total headaches? Because regardless of the type of headache youโve got, they all suck. Headaches impact daily activities for many women, causing them to avoid work, social engagements, or physical exertion. Theyโre also more common among women, peaking among women aged between…
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OTC Meds And โNaturalโ Supplements Have Hidden Risks, Warns Pharmacist
Read More: OTC Meds And โNaturalโ Supplements Have Hidden Risks, Warns PharmacistToo much of a good thing can be bad, sure โ but just how much is too much? And what about things we think of as all-natural? โJust because something is labelled โnaturalโ does not mean it is risk-free, and easy access does not guarantee safety,โ explains pharmacist Thembeka Gule of Medipost Pharmacy, a South…
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Here Are The Best Sound Types For Falling (And Staying!) Asleep, According To Doctors
Read More: Here Are The Best Sound Types For Falling (And Staying!) Asleep, According To DoctorsPOV: Itโs 2:00 a.m. and you canโt fall asleep. Youโve tried everything, fromย cognitive shufflingย to counting sheep, but your brain wonโt shut off. Your friend swears that white noise helps her sleep, so you head to Spotifyโฆonly to come across white, brownย andย pink noise options. But which colour will actually help you stop tossing and turning? Over…
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7 Perimenopause Treatments & Lifestyle Changes That Actually Work
Read More: 7 Perimenopause Treatments & Lifestyle Changes That Actually WorkYouโre likely familiar with menopause: the period of time when the ovaries stop producing oestrogen and menstruation stops. But perimenopause, its predecessor, gets much less airtime. That ends here. Weโll unpack what perimenopause is, as well as the perimenopause treatments and lifestyle adaptations you can do to make the transition better.ย What Is Perimenopause?ย โPerimenopause…
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Everything You Need To Know About Getting A Pap Smear
Read More: Everything You Need To Know About Getting A Pap SmearYeah, yeah, we all know how important a Pap smear isโฆ but how many of us can say we look forward to them? *Crickets*. Hereโs everything about getting a Pap smear explained, so you can stop avoiding them and do the best thing to protect yourself. What Is A Pap Smear?ย A Pap smear, also…
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10 Things No One Ever Tells You About Your Pap Smear
Read More: 10 Things No One Ever Tells You About Your Pap SmearThere are many awkward situations in life, from forgetting someoneโs name even though youโve met them three times, to laughing at a really inappropriate time. But a trip to the gynae is definitely near the top of the list. No matter how many times you go, you canโt help but clam up. And getting a…
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10 Things No One Ever Tells You About Your Pap Smear
Read More: 10 Things No One Ever Tells You About Your Pap SmearThere are many awkward situations in life, from forgetting someoneโs name even though youโve met them three times, to laughing at a really inappropriate time. But a trip to the gynae is definitely near the top of the list. No matter how many times you go, you canโt help but clam up. And getting a…
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11 Important Things You Need To Know About The Morning-After Pill
Read More: 11 Important Things You Need To Know About The Morning-After PillWhether you suffered from a condom mishap or a total lapse in judgment, having a backup plan is key when it comes to preventing unwanted pregnancy. Thatโs where the Morning-After Pill comes in. A safe and effective tool, emergency contraception can be accessed without a prescription or explanation.ย Knowing a few key facts about your…
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11 Important Things You Need To Know About The Morning-After Pill
Read More: 11 Important Things You Need To Know About The Morning-After PillWhether you suffered from a condom mishap or a total lapse in judgment, having a backup plan is key when it comes to preventing unwanted pregnancy. Thatโs where the Morning-After Pill comes in. A safe and effective tool, emergency contraception can be accessed without a prescription or explanation.ย Knowing a few key facts about your…
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Cancer Doctors Reveal The 12 Symptoms They Would Never Ignore
Read More: Cancer Doctors Reveal The 12 Symptoms They Would Never IgnoreYouโve probably heard that some types ofย cancer are mysteriously risingย in people under age 50. Right now, the list includes colon and rectal cancers, followed by uterine, blood, kidney and breast. And maybe youโve also heard that when it comes toย cancer, early signs can be vague. Think:ย Weight loss,ย fatigue and enlarged lymph nodes. It can be tricky…
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The 32 Greatest Sleepytime Products Thatโll Take You To La-La Land, STAT
Read More: The 32 Greatest Sleepytime Products Thatโll Take You To La-La Land, STATIf sleep evades you like your office crush (shame), youโre not alone. Around 30 to 40% of people have insomnia, with experts suspecting the rates of sleep apnoea are similarly high. And getting sub-par ZZZs spell more trouble than youโd think. Aside from affecting your day-to-day and making it harder for you to concentrate and…
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What Actually Happens After A Breast Cancer Diagnosis?ย
Read More: What Actually Happens After A Breast Cancer Diagnosis?ยBreast cancer accounts for a quarter (24.11%) of all cancers in South African women. In 2022 alone, there were over 11 000 new cases. And, it is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide. Itโs also increasingly detected in women under 40. This trend mirrors global patterns: younger women are being diagnosed with…
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Early-Onset Dementia Among Women Is Growing. Hereโs How To Protect Yourself
Read More: Early-Onset Dementia Among Women Is Growing. Hereโs How To Protect YourselfWeโre willing to bet your idea of a nightmare has changed radically since the days of hiding from the boogey man. Grown-up fears include: not being able to make rent, the petrol price doubling andโฆ being affected by dementia. We have the data to back this last one up: several studies indicate that women express…
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Whatโs The Real Age For Perimenopause โ And What Are The Symptoms?ย
Read More: Whatโs The Real Age For Perimenopause โ And What Are The Symptoms?ยPerimenopause is perhaps the most misunderstood part of a womanโs life. We make a big(ish) deal of your first period and especially pregnancy, but when ovaries start winding down, so do helpful discussions about it. โPerimenopause is a tipping point that can shape a womanโs long-term health and quality of life,โ says Dr Juanri Jonck,…
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Sleepmaxxing Is TikTokโs Latest Obsession โ But Do These Sleep Hacks Really Work?
Read More: Sleepmaxxing Is TikTokโs Latest Obsession โ But Do These Sleep Hacks Really Work?From โsleepy girl mocktailsโ to mouth taping,ย #sleepmaxxingย has exploded on TikTok. The trend promises deeper, longer sleep through hacks, supplements and devices โ but are these viral tricks worth trying? To find out, we spoke to Dr Rob Henst, a sleep scientist and co-founder of Sleep Science, a sleep consultancy practise in Cape Town. He explained…
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How To Master Going Back To Work While Breastfeeding
Read More: How To Master Going Back To Work While BreastfeedingAugust is Breastfeeding Month, and for many mums itโs a reminder that going back to work doesnโt have to mean the end of your breastfeeding journey. Itโs a juggling act, yes, but with a solid game plan and a few insider tips, you can pull it off and keep giving your baby the very best.…
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Exactly How To Do Supplement Stacking, From A Pharmacist
Read More: Exactly How To Do Supplement Stacking, From A PharmacistQuick: count the number of supplements you take a day. Thereโs the omegas for brain boosting, the nootropics in your coffee, maybe a sleep supplement or magnesium, too. But now, tailoring your supps for max impact, also known as supplement stacking, is gaining traction. When done right, supplement stacking can bridge nutrient gaps, enhance results…
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Raw, Real And Ready: The Power Of Liquid Probiotics That Actually Work
Read More: Raw, Real And Ready: The Power Of Liquid Probiotics That Actually WorkProbiotics are everywhere โ people are using them for digestion, immunity, skin and even mental health. But with so many options on the market, it can be hard to know which one to choose. Different probiotics offer different benefits, depending on how theyโre stored, taken and even how they taste. But the most important factor…
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10 Scarily Common Diabetes Myths That Can Put Your Health At Risk
Read More: 10 Scarily Common Diabetes Myths That Can Put Your Health At RiskFact: diabetes is the number one cause of death among South African women, according to Statistics South Africaโs latest data. The only thing overshadowing it is Covid-19, which only reflects the year in which the stat was captured โ 2021. Diabetes is now responsible for more deaths in S.A. than heart disease, cancer and HIV.…
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6 Tips That Will Help You Spot Fake Health Info
Read More: 6 Tips That Will Help You Spot Fake Health InfoSadly, fake health info is as common in our world as barbells in a CrossFit box. Misinformation is widely documented as a recurring problem in South Africaโs public health environment โ researchers and fact-checkers flagged persistent health myths after the COVID-19 peak. And, being able to sport fake health info is essential: the WHO emphasises…
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7 Best Brain-Boosting Supplements For Improved Memory, Concentration And Mood
Read More: 7 Best Brain-Boosting Supplements For Improved Memory, Concentration And MoodForgetting what you did yesterday and putting a pair of spectacles in different areas of the house so youโre never without them doesnโt have to be your endgame. โCognitive health refers to maintaining and optimising mental functions โ things like memory and concentration, as well as mood,โ explains Professor Andrew Scholey, a researcher in human…
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What To Know About An Adult Autism Diagnosis โ Esp For Women
Read More: What To Know About An Adult Autism Diagnosis โ Esp For WomenAlthough autism can be reliably diagnosed by age two, in practice, Dr Birgit Schlegel, a paediatric neurologist at Mediclinic Constantiaberg in Cape Town, says most children are only diagnosed around the age of five โ and some not until adolescence or adulthood. โLater diagnosis often means the individual has lived for years with emotional, behavioural…
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Do You Really Need A Parasite Cleanse?
Read More: Do You Really Need A Parasite Cleanse?A woman sits over a sink that is filled with water. Her feet are submerged. Excitedly, she brings the phone camera to focus on the water and zooms in. There, squirrelling and squirming, are long, dark strands. Theyโre worms, she says, the evidence of a successful parasite cleanse.ย Videos like these on TikTok abound โ…
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Hereโs How Contraception Can Impact Your Oral Health
Read More: Hereโs How Contraception Can Impact Your Oral HealthWhen women think about birth control, they usually focus on the usual suspects โ their periods, skin, mood, maybe even weight. But have you ever stopped to think about how your contraception might impact your oral health? Yup, your birth control can affect your oral health. Whether youโre on the pill, patch, injection or an…
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Beauty Biohacking: Five Practices A Pro Swears By
Read More: Beauty Biohacking: Five Practices A Pro Swears ByNot too long ago, the word โbiohackingโ conjured up images of Silicon Valley tech bros microdosing in float tanks or injecting peptides in search of digital immortality. But today, biohacking has undergone a glow-up, and beauty biohacking is finally having her moment in the lab. As a long-time wellness entrepreneur and self-confessed supplement sommelier, Toni…
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Is It Ever OK To Hold In Your Pee? Hereโs What Experts Say
Read More: Is It Ever OK To Hold In Your Pee? Hereโs What Experts SayThere are times when you have no choice but to hold in your pee โ but is it actually safe? And is it true that if you hold it in, youโre creating UTIs for yourself? Whether itโs because youโre powering through work e-mails at your desk or youโd rather avoid the horrors of a public…
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How Nomzamo Mbatha Is Nurturing Good Wellness Habits
Read More: How Nomzamo Mbatha Is Nurturing Good Wellness HabitsYouโd have to be on a different level of stubborn to spend hours chatting up a storm with award-winning actress, Shaka iLembe executive producer and humanitarian Nomzamo Mbatha and not be inspired to change your eating habits. The 35-year-old, who happens to be on the cover of our July/August 2025 edition โ is very clear…
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5 Tips To Prevent Stained Teeth & Brighten Your Smile
Read More: 5 Tips To Prevent Stained Teeth & Brighten Your SmileLetโs be honest: our efforts to prevent stained teeth and brighten our smile are thwarted by other priorities. Mornings without coffee feel incomplete, and a good weekend just isnโt the same without a glass of wine (or two). Whether youโre sipping your frothy cappuccino during a quick Zoom meeting or clinking glasses of Merlot at…
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15 Things Your Period Could Be Telling You About Your Health
Read More: 15 Things Your Period Could Be Telling You About Your HealthYou may think the only thing your period can tell you is whether or not youโre pregnant โ or if need to pop a painkiller because your cramps hurt like hell. But get this: your period health signals important things about how youโre doing overall. According to research from the American Heart Association, women whose…
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The Big Benefits Of Creatine, Especially For Womenย
Read More: The Big Benefits Of Creatine, Especially For WomenยIf we were to say the word โcreatineโ to you two years ago, weโre willing to bet that your word association might spit out something like โgym brosโ, โbodybuilding,โ or โno thanksโ.ย Now, though, creatine has gradually moved into a must-have supp, with more women embracing the stuff. Andy Moore, research and development and quality…
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Is Sunscreen Toxic? Experts โ And Science โ Weigh In On Viral Claims
Read More: Is Sunscreen Toxic? Experts โ And Science โ Weigh In On Viral ClaimsSunscreen, sunblock, SPF: the sun protection skincare has been hailed by derms as the holy grail in skincare for ages. The reason? The sun is a potent skin ager, creates wrinkles, damages skin, and increases hyperpigmentation. By rigorously applying sunscreen every day, experts teach, we prevent or mitigate these effects. Recently, though, social media has…
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Banana Muffins That Ease PMS And Cramping โ True Story!
Read More: Banana Muffins That Ease PMS And Cramping โ True Story!Banana muffins arenโt exactly at the top of foods that you crave when PMS has you in a chokehold, right? While a slab of chocolate may seem like your only trusted bestie during that period, try pairing it with this recipe. Hereโs the science behind our suggestion: bananas provide cramp-busting potassium and vitamin B6, a…
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A New Study Shows Sex Before Bed Is Linked With Better Sleep. Hereโs Why
Read More: A New Study Shows Sex Before Bed Is Linked With Better Sleep. Hereโs WhyFinding the perfectย recipe for a good nightโs sleepย can feel pretty complicated. Experts have recommended everything from keeping yourย bedroom cool at night,ย to sticking withย consistent sleep and wake times, to avoiding screens for hours before bed. But you can now add a much simpler sleep-enhancing hack to the list:ย Have sex. Thatโs the major takeaway from a new…
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8 Simple Strategies To Slow The Ageing Process In Your 60s That You Can Start Any Time
Read More: 8 Simple Strategies To Slow The Ageing Process In Your 60s That You Can Start Any TimeAgeing may be inevitable โ but it doesnโt always happen at a steady pace.ย Researchย shows that our cells tend to age in spurts, with noticeable accelerations around the ages of 44 and 60. During these periods, certain biological changes can make you feel your age more acutely. Itโs not entirely clear from the research whatโs going…
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6 Things Neurologists Would Never Do If They Wanted To Protect Their Brain Health
Read More: 6 Things Neurologists Would Never Do If They Wanted To Protect Their Brain HealthAll of your organs are crucial to your well-being, with the exception of a select few (looking at you,ย appendix). But if you had to rank the ones you really, really want to protect, your brain should definitely be one of the top contenders. After all, your brain is your bodyโs command centre, overseeing basic life…
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Exactly How Much Do You Know About Prediabetes?
Read More: Exactly How Much Do You Know About Prediabetes?Prediabetes, sometimes referred to as borderline diabetesโฆ it sounds like yet another lifestyle ailment to be worried about, right? Unfortunately, it is another important health concern to add to your radar because 2 in 3 South Africans have prediabetes, according to a survey conducted by SA Demographic Health Survey. Meaning that two of the three…
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5 TikTok Teeth Trends A Dental Surgeon Says You Should Skip
Read More: 5 TikTok Teeth Trends A Dental Surgeon Says You Should SkipItโs no secret that TikTok is a treasure trove of beauty and wellness tips. Some are genius; others, not so much. And when it comes to your teeth and TikTok trends, the wrong advice can do real damage โ and believe me, Iโve seen the aftermath of a few. From DIY whitening pastes to โnaturalโ…
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Important Info To Familiarise Yourself With This Flu Season
Read More: Important Info To Familiarise Yourself With This Flu SeasonโTis the season for sniffles, groggy throats and itchy inner ears, and we donโt mean to sound like your GP here butโฆ have you gotten your flu shot yet? The best time to get it is before the flu/cold strikes, advises Dr Gulam Karim, Medical Director at TruMD, an innovative healthcare platform that offers instant…
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The Surprising Way Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Your Smile
Read More: The Surprising Way Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Your SmileThereโs a lot of talk about the ups and downs of womenโs menstrual cycle โ cramps, mood swings, skin breakouts โ but have you ever considered how your period might be affecting yourย smile? Thatโs right โ those monthly hormonal fluctuations donโt just mess with your mood or skin; they can have a surprisingly big impact…
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These Are The 7 Best Tips To Stay Super Healthy During Flu Season
Read More: These Are The 7 Best Tips To Stay Super Healthy During Flu SeasonFlu season typically peaks during the colder months when people spend more time indoors, making it easier for viruses to spread. To reduce your risk of getting sick, itโs important to strengthen your immune system and adopt protective habits. In response, vaccines are produced that enable us to fight off the prevalent viral strains. Aside…
