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12 Foods That Will Make Your Period Cramps So Much More Bearable, According To RDs
Read More: 12 Foods That Will Make Your Period Cramps So Much More Bearable, According To RDsYou usually have a general idea of when your period is coming. You may have been tracking it with an app to get to know your monthly cycle better and you know what to expect: bloating, cravings, and menstrual cramps. The pain can range from being mildly uncomfortable to downright debilitating. One way to soothe the ache: foods…
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6 Steps That’ll Help You To Quit Smoking – For Good
Read More: 6 Steps That’ll Help You To Quit Smoking – For GoodDecided to quit smoking? Good for you! Want to double your odds of never lighting up again? Use this guide to stomp out your habit once and for all. Why you should think about quitting smoking First, it’s a gateway to disease. Since it puts a strain on your cardiovascular system, you’re more at risk…
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My Experience With Breast Cancer, At Age 27
Read More: My Experience With Breast Cancer, At Age 27Model Amber Denae Wright tells about her experience with breast cancer, having been diagnosed at the age of 27. Discovering a lump In March of 2020, literally two weeks before we went into hard lockdown, I got out of the shower one evening and I felt this really large lump on the right side of my breast. I…
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9 Great Hand Creams That’ll Prevent Dry, Cracked Hands
Read More: 9 Great Hand Creams That’ll Prevent Dry, Cracked HandsWith cooler temps comes the all-important practice of washing your hands regularly. It wards off diseases like colds and flu, for sure. But with frequent handwashing comes a new problem: dry, cracked and itchy hands. Enter: hand creams that restore moisture. How often should you wash your hands? Per the CDC, you should wash your…
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Can You Trust AI For Your Health? Here’s What An Expert Thinks
Read More: Can You Trust AI For Your Health? Here’s What An Expert ThinksSure, we don’t have a robot to make our beds (yet), but AI is alive and well in the world. Use it to proofread your writing, enhance your productivity and now, you can consult Dr Chatbot for health advice. ChatGPT, but make it for health Per a PWC report, “One of AI’s biggest potential benefits…
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Why You Should Check For High Blood Pressure, Even If You Think You’re Fine
Read More: Why You Should Check For High Blood Pressure, Even If You Think You’re FineIn 2015, high blood pressure, or hypertension, caused an estimated 10.7 million deaths worldwide. Since then, its prevalence has grown from 25% to greater than 40%. Approximately 8.22 million South African adults with no private health insurance have hypertension, according to a recent study. That’s too high. Your sneaky coffee addiction and having a tipple too…
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The 8 Greatest Smartwatches And Trackers To Elevate Your Health and Fitness
Read More: The 8 Greatest Smartwatches And Trackers To Elevate Your Health and FitnessSmartwatches are possibly essential to any healthy woman’s life. They track your steps (gotta hit that 10K a day), measure your sleep and feed you detailed info about your workouts. The science backs up smartwatches, too. They’re viable tools that can give healthcare providers robust data about a person’s health. And with tracking abilities that…
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7 Common Things That Make Your Vagina Smell Strange
Read More: 7 Common Things That Make Your Vagina Smell StrangeWhy does your vagina smell and what can you do about it? Dr Christine Kriel, a qualified GP with special interests in women’s health and holistic healing, gives us all the intimate details… So, what should your vagina smell like? The way your vagina smells is highly individualised and influenced by a couple of different factors.…
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10 Best Essential Oils To Help Relieve Anxiety and Stress
Read More: 10 Best Essential Oils To Help Relieve Anxiety and StressYou may associate essential oils with aromatherapy products and fancy day spas. But certain varieties of these essential oils may have legit benefits when it comes to relieving anxiety and stress? According to Dr Yufang Lin, an integrative medicine specialist at the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Integrative Medicine, essential oils work through inhalation or through topical…
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What Is Medical Gaslighting? Here’s How To Tell If Your Doctor Is Doing It To You
Read More: What Is Medical Gaslighting? Here’s How To Tell If Your Doctor Is Doing It To YouGaslighting by medical professionals can have dangerous health consequences. Learn how to spot signs of medical gaslighting and take control. What Does Medical Gaslighting Look Like? Mallory San Nicolas was 29 and pregnant with her second son when she started having double vision. Her doctor blamed pregnancy-related hormone changes, saying she’d see clearer postpartum. With…
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This Creamy Kale Pasta Recipe Features Cottage Cheese As A Secret Ingredient
Read More: This Creamy Kale Pasta Recipe Features Cottage Cheese As A Secret IngredientIf you’re on the lookout for healthy and delicious dinner ideas, this Creamy Kale Pasta recipe is definitely worth trying. What makes this recipe stand out is the secret ingredient: cottage cheese. Not only does it add a creamy and tangy flavour to the dish, but it also boosts its nutritional value. Cottage cheese is…
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The Weird Way Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Your Guy’s Hormones
Read More: The Weird Way Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Your Guy’s HormonesWe all know how that moodiness around our periods can drive our partners just a bit insane. But your menstrual cycle actually has a biological effect on your partner, too. Yup, per a study, your cycle could boost his testosterone levels. Ah, hormones… The study Animal studies found that olfactory cues of ovulation (when a…
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The Badass B-Girl Who’s Killing It On The Dance Floor
Read More: The Badass B-Girl Who’s Killing It On The Dance FloorMeet the unstoppable force of breakdancing, Courtnaé Paul, a b-girl from Durban, South Africa who’s taking the world of dance by storm. With her remarkable talent, infectious energy, and larger-than-life personality, she’s quickly become a household name in the breakdance community. She has won numerous breakdancing titles and accolades: Previous winner of Red Bull BC…
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Ultimate Sleep Hack Or TikTok Fad? The Colour Of Sound Explained
Read More: Ultimate Sleep Hack Or TikTok Fad? The Colour Of Sound ExplainedThe sheer volume of sleep hacks on TikTok is enough to keep you up all night. And the one that never fails to crank up the views is utilising different colours of sound to get you to sleep. Sure we’ve all heard of white noise before, but did you know there’s also pink, brown, green and even…
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“I Drank Kombucha Every Day For 10 Days — It Was Amazing”
Read More: “I Drank Kombucha Every Day For 10 Days — It Was Amazing”When I first told the Women’s Health team I wanted to drink kombucha every day, half said “yum” and the other half said “yuck”. It’s just one of those things – you either love it or you hate it. But its health benefits proceed it. So with my fridge stocked, the challenge began. This was…
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“I Tried The Latest Massage That Promises To Help With Insomnia, Pain And Fatigue.”
Read More: “I Tried The Latest Massage That Promises To Help With Insomnia, Pain And Fatigue.”A magnesium massage may sound like something better suited to pro-athletes or off-the-grid wellness gurus, but there’s a growing body of research that’s showing us mere mortals should jump aboard the magnesium train. To find out if you can actually massage your way to better ZZZ’s, we kneaded our way through the research before getting…
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6 Ways To Get Rid Of A Stuffy Nose Fast And Breathe Again, According To Doctors
Read More: 6 Ways To Get Rid Of A Stuffy Nose Fast And Breathe Again, According To DoctorsYou know when you blow your nose and nothing comes out? Or when you try to inhale and it feels like a dead end? You’re likely stuck with a stuffy nose, and there are few things more annoying. It’s understandable you’d rush to search for how to get rid of a stuffy nose as soon…
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Here’s How To Create A Morning Routine You’ll Actually Stick To
Read More: Here’s How To Create A Morning Routine You’ll Actually Stick ToAnn Stewart, Reiki therapist, Kundalini yoga and meditation student and mentor will be the first to tell you that she struggled to stick to a morning routine. It makes you feel amazing: you start your day strong and the rest of it is as productive. But come the next day, you’re exhausted, and the thought of…
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“How I Overcame Disordered Eating And Found What Works”
Read More: “How I Overcame Disordered Eating And Found What Works”Foodstagram is a universe on its own. Scrolling through, you’ll find Reels upon Reels of delicious dribbles and salads packed with #healthy ingredients. What you may not find in the caption is people talking about why they’re so into food – healthy food, specifically. Many people are struggling with bad eating habits, but how many…
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Millennials Are Apparently Now Ditching Booze For Tea
Read More: Millennials Are Apparently Now Ditching Booze For TeaHaving a night out celebrating a new job? What’s in your cup might not be champagne, but rather tea, according to a new survey from market intelligence firm Mintel. The report showed that millennials between the ages of 26 and 41 are now ditching booze for tea. Almost half (49%) of those surveyed in the…
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At-Home Test Kits: From Ovulation To STDs, Here’s How To Get Results At Home
Read More: At-Home Test Kits: From Ovulation To STDs, Here’s How To Get Results At HomeAh, technology. We’ve come a super long way from sitting in stirrups for test results to now, where we can simply buy an at-home test kit to know our status. From finding your fertile window to knowing your STD status, these at-home test kits are well worth the purchase, especially when you’re feeling uncertain and…
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We Need To Talk About Hysterectomies And How They Really Affect Women
Read More: We Need To Talk About Hysterectomies And How They Really Affect WomenHysterectomies affect millions of women of all ages. Yet, receives almost no attention. A newly released book and podcast by Melanie Verwoerd under the title: “Never Waste a Good Hysterectomy” aims to break this cycle of silence. How common are hysterectomies? The Stats Estimations are that 1 out of 5 women will have a hysterectomy…
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These Three Drinks Will Make Bloating A Thing Of The Past
Read More: These Three Drinks Will Make Bloating A Thing Of The PastBloating, it happens to the best of us. Whether it’s because of the huge dinner you had or your period is on the way — bloating is not fun, especially when you can’t zip up your damn jeans. There are two kinds of bloating to blame for you feeling all puffy and uncomfortable: gas and…
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Is Your Mattress Actually Good For You? Here’s How To Tell, According To The Experts
Read More: Is Your Mattress Actually Good For You? Here’s How To Tell, According To The ExpertsSleep is our body’s top recovery mechanism. It impacts our health, our weight and is even affected by our menstrual cycle. But what you sleep on? That’s a different topic entirely. Signs you need a new bed “There are a few signs which indicate that you need a new mattress,” says Rudo Kemp, founder and CEO of…
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Salt Deficiency: 9 Disturbing Signs You’re Really Not Eating Enough Salt
Read More: Salt Deficiency: 9 Disturbing Signs You’re Really Not Eating Enough SaltAh salt… The crack cocaine of dinner parties. These health-conscious days, a raised eyebrow as you reach for the shaker is par for the “course”, given that too much salt can be detrimental to otherwise healthy bodies. But what if we told you that too little salt can also be bad for you? Yup: Sodium…
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8 Natural Laxatives That Actually Work To Relieve Constipation
Read More: 8 Natural Laxatives That Actually Work To Relieve ConstipationWomen are talking more about their bodies than ever, but one common issue is still pretty taboo: constipation (and laxatives). Well, we’re here to change that! After all, 16 percent of women regularly suffer from difficult bowel movements, while even more of us deal with it every once in a while, according to research. Fun fact:…
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Everything You Need To Know About Endometriosis
Read More: Everything You Need To Know About EndometriosisEndometriosis: what a bloody mess. It’s a condition as common as asthma and diabetes, but not as often discussed. It’s estimated that one in ten women suffer from endometriosis. The condition can be so debilitating that women often need to stay home, missing work or other important activities. What are the symptoms of endometriosis? While…
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5 Great Reasons To Buy The March/April 2023 Issue Of Women’s Health
Read More: 5 Great Reasons To Buy The March/April 2023 Issue Of Women’s HealthLet’s help place your goals within easy reach with the latest issue of Women’s Health — packed to the brim with practical life hacks, health, wellness, fitness and beauty tips that your body will thank ya for. 1. Get Weight-Loss Secrets From Cover Star @TheLeanGirl Find out what our March/April 2023 cover star Angelique Daubermann,…
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5 Simple Ways To Tell Exactly When You’re Ovulating
Read More: 5 Simple Ways To Tell Exactly When You’re OvulatingThere are two reasons you’ll want to know when you are ovulating: if you’re trying to fall pregnant or if you’re trying not to fall pregnant. In previous years, you’d have to rely on an old-school calendar to track your menstrual cycle. But with technology comes major perks that allow you to tell when you’re…
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Everything You Need To Know About Heat Rash (And How To Prevent It)
Read More: Everything You Need To Know About Heat Rash (And How To Prevent It)Got itchiness, prickling sensations or red bumps on your body? You might have this skin condition. But don’t fret. We’ve got the low-down on this particularly prickly problem and how you can prevent it this summer. What Exactly Is A Heat Rash? There are many types of skin rashes, which can be concerning, uncomfortable, or…
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Everything You Really Need To Know About Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Read More: Everything You Really Need To Know About Irritable Bowel SyndromeFor some, IIrritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a chronic disorder that characterises daily living. For others, it is a periodically unwelcome visitor. IBS affects 15 to 20% of the general population and is a complex disorder without definitive answers. Defining IBS It is rarely one single symptom that qualifies IBS. IBS is a ‘syndrome’,…
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Exactly How Sleep Deprivation And Weight Gain Are Linked – And How To Prevent The Spread
Read More: Exactly How Sleep Deprivation And Weight Gain Are Linked – And How To Prevent The SpreadBefore, we thought that sleep deprivation and weight gain weren’t related. But research in recent years has shown that not only are they linked, but getting too few zzz’s can have a major impact on an expanding waistline. In a study by the University of Chicago, researchers determined that four nights of sleep deprivation reduced insulin…
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The STI Tests You Need, According To Your Exact Risk Profile
Read More: The STI Tests You Need, According To Your Exact Risk ProfileSexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common, but the types of STI testing you need may vary by your risk factors. Find out what’s recommended for you… If you’re sexually active, particularly with multiple partners, you’ve probably heard the following advice many times: Use protection and make sure you get tested. This is important because people…
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New Research Shows Where Women Carry Fat Could Protect Them From Brain Disease
Read More: New Research Shows Where Women Carry Fat Could Protect Them From Brain DiseaseWhen it comes to protecting from brain disease, we know a few rules that’ll help us age gracefully: exercise regularly and go easy on the sugar and fats. But a new study has linked the natural fat deposits in female bodies as a key protector against brain disease. Not all fat is bad Like avocados,…
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Pop Quiz: Do You Actually Know What’s Going On With Your Vagina?
Read More: 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 labelling Fallopian tubes. Luckily, it seems they’re quite the hot topic right now. Athletes, such as Chinese swimmer Fu Yuanhui and fitness guru Kayla ltsines, are candid about how periods affect their performance, while celebs…
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What Is Dry January — And What Are The Health Benefits? Experts Weigh In
Read More: What Is Dry January — And What Are The Health Benefits? Experts Weigh InThe holidays are definitely the time for imbibing—party punch, mulled wine, champagne — and honestly, you should go right ahead and partake if you want to. But when January 1 rolls around, many people are looking to get back on a schedule and into a routine, and to simply feel more like their pre-holiday selves in…
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A New Study Shows That Nightmares Are A Good Predictor Of Future Dementia
Read More: A New Study Shows That Nightmares Are A Good Predictor Of Future DementiaWe spend a third of our lives asleep. And a quarter of our time asleep is spent dreaming. So, for the average person alive in 2022, with a life expectancy of around 73, that clocks in at just over six years of dreaming. Yet, given the central role that dreaming plays in our lives, we still…
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12 Reasons Why You’re Suddenly Experiencing Painful Sex
Read More: 12 Reasons Why You’re Suddenly Experiencing Painful SexPainful sex, or dyspareunia, can cause problems in a couple’s sexual relationship. In addition to the physically painful sex, there is also the possibility of negative emotional effects, so the problem should be addressed as soon as it becomes evident. In many cases, a woman can experience painful sex if there is not sufficient vaginal…
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7 Reasons Your Period Might Be Late — Other Than Pregnancy
Read More: 7 Reasons Your Period Might Be Late — Other Than PregnancyOn the one hand, you have to deal with cramps, bloating and mood swings. On the other, yay, you’re not pregnant! Suddenly missing your period when babies aren’t on the agenda can be a real freak-out moment, but there are a few other factors that may be to blame. Here, gynae Alyssa Dweck, co-author of V is…
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The Nutritionist’s Guide To Actually Surviving A Hangover
Read More: The Nutritionist’s Guide To Actually Surviving A HangoverLast night was a total blast, but this morning? Not so much. Anyone who’s ever shamelessly downed one too many glasses of wine, mixed drinks, beers, shots, or all of the above, is familiar with the body-aching regret and toilet-clutching desperation that so kindly ensues after a night of hitting the booze bag. And while…
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What To Eat To Keep Your Gut Healthy And Your Skin Glowing
Read More: What To Eat To Keep Your Gut Healthy And Your Skin GlowingHere’s something new: it’s no longer bad manners to talk about what’s going on inside our tummies. Research now confirms that if we pay attention to the health of our gut, we can prevent breakouts, redness, dullness, inflammation and toxic build-up in our skin. Sounds good. But how can we improve gut health, fast? And…
