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A Therapist Answers 6 of Your Questions Around Feeling Lonely at Christmas
Read More: A Therapist Answers 6 of Your Questions Around Feeling Lonely at ChristmasWhatever your typical set-up around December the 25th – perhaps a chunky get-together with the extended family, a little celebration with a few key friends and fizz or a firmly ‘non-traditional’ takeaway from your local Chinese restaurant, Christmas can feel a little strained and sometimes lonely. The festive period is a core cause of the…
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Seriously Now, Is Alcohol Really THAT Bad For Your Sleep?
Read More: Seriously 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 booze acts as a sedative, it also disrupts dreams and shakes up the sleep cycle. It reduces time spent in the stage of sleep understood to be the most restorative, the rapid eye movement, or…
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Why Fast Food Delivers Far More than Convenience
Read More: Why Fast Food Delivers Far More than ConvenienceIn 2022 ‘phoning it in’ isn’t a bad thing… in fact it’s the best thing for those with a fast-paced schedule and ever-increasing demands on their time. Leading on-demand delivery brand, Mr D, provides South Africans with the most convenient way to order from a vast range of restaurants, exotic cuisines from around the world,…
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Vaginal Infections 101 — What You Need To Know About That Itch
Read More: Vaginal Infections 101 — What You Need To Know About That ItchBeing a woman certainly has its benefits but some aspects of womanhood are far from glamorous, in fact they are down right unpleasant. Bothersome vaginal infections are high on the list, with about a third of women being affected at some point during their lifetime. Gynaecologist and Lactacyd spokesperson, Dr Lizelle Nortje sheds some light…
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“Here’s How I Got My Fitness Back After The Pandemic”
Read More: “Here’s How I Got My Fitness Back After The Pandemic”Zama Chonco overcame fibroids and a burst appendix at the height of the pandemic while navigating lockdown, job insecurity and body issues. How she got back into her routine? Taking it day by day. Get your fitness back by following Zama’s story. For attorney Zama Chonco, yoga and boxing were an integral part of her…
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How To Do The Festive Season Sober, Plus The 14 Best Alcohol-Free Drinks
Read More: How To Do The Festive Season Sober, Plus The 14 Best Alcohol-Free DrinksSoberSeptember, OcSober, DryJanuary or even going #StraightEdge (no stimulants at all!) – there’s no end to the sober bandwagons you can jump on. Whether it’s for health and fitness reasons, a way to detox and reset or manage your tolerance levels, many people are opting to ditch the booze and embrace a teetotalling lifestyle. Here’s…
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Here’s EXACTLY How To Skip Your Period Every Month
Read More: Here’s EXACTLY How To Skip Your Period Every MonthBy Laura Stampler It’s all about which type of birth control you choose. Have you ever wished you could just skip your period? Whether you get cramps, mood swings, migraines, or just have a beach vacation on the horizon, there are many reasons why you might want to delay—if not completely eradicate—your monthly menstruation. So… why don’t…
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7 Ways To Meditate For Anxiety Relief That Are *Actually* Easy To Do
Read More: 7 Ways To Meditate For Anxiety Relief That Are *Actually* Easy To DoA way to meditate for anxiety relief that’s actually easy to do? Please, say some more… Anxious thoughts are (arguably) the least pleasant kinds of thoughts—and as soon as they pop up, your main goal is to get them gone (which, honestly, only seems to make them multiply). Real talk: You can’t necessarily stop yourself…
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“I Travel Solo Even Though I Have Anxiety — This Is How I Cope”
Read More: “I Travel Solo Even Though I Have Anxiety — This Is How I Cope”If you’re wanting to travel solo but are hampered by anxiety, you’re not alone. Studies show that having anxiety means you’re less likely to do something considered ‘risky’, and entering into the unknown, from people, places and food, can be a big contributor to that. The pandemic worsened our travel anxiety, but with borders open…
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11 Ways To Beat Year-End Fatigue
Read More: 11 Ways To Beat Year-End FatigueWe can all agree that it has been a loooong year! The best way to get through this time of the year, with decent energy levels, is to get enough sleep at night. Honestly: “Nothing replaces sleep to give you energy,” says Dr Alison Kole, director of sleep services at Summit Medical Group. “Most people require seven to…
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15 Minutes With: Loretta C. “Lee” Ford, Ed.D., Talks to HealthyWomen About the Nurse Practitioner Profession and Her Career
Read More: 15 Minutes With: Loretta C. “Lee” Ford, Ed.D., Talks to HealthyWomen About the Nurse Practitioner Profession and Her CareerNovember 13 – 19, 2022 is National Nurse Practitioner Week. In the early 1960s, Loretta C. Ford, Ed.D., R.N., PNP, NP-C, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, realized that healthcare for families and children was suffering because there weren’t enough primary care doctors to treat them. So she took action. Ford partnered with Henry K. Silver, M.D., a…
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Mazda Made With Soul
Read More: Mazda Made With SoulMazda has searched the South African landscape to find people driven by an innate sense of curiosity, willing to tell their human-centric stories of success and passion for their craft. These individuals embody the true meaning of community and harmony with all things in and around us. In this series, they will be imparting their…
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Stay Ahead Of The Unforeseen Costs Of A Severe Illness
Read More: Stay Ahead Of The Unforeseen Costs Of A Severe IllnessHere’s a little something to ponder… When it comes to insurance, most people seem more comfortable splurging on entertainment, clothing and food than they are on lifestyle protection policies such as dread disease cover. Often the thinking is that: “it will never happen to me?” or “I still have time.” However, life-altering illnesses such as…
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How to Choose High-Quality Vitamins and Supplements
Read More: How to Choose High-Quality Vitamins and SupplementsThere are a lot of different multivitamins available, and not all of them are created equally. Before choosing a multivitamin, you should do your research to ensure that the one you pick is the one that will benefit you the most. Ask yourself these four questions the next time you go shopping for a multivitamin.…
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Find A New Way To Move With This GPS Smartwatch
Read More: Find A New Way To Move With This GPS SmartwatchWith up to 11 days of battery life, you won’t have to take off your watch every night to charge it, which means a more complete 24/7 picture of your health. With this Fitness aligned smartwatch you get heart rate, sleep score, stress tracking, Body Battery™ energy levels and a lot more. The watch comes with…
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8 Things That Are Sucking The Happiness Right Out Of Your Life
Read More: 8 Things That Are Sucking The Happiness Right Out Of Your LifeYou may not recognise it, but there are several biological imbalances and environmental factors that could create bad mood triggers, affecting your mood as an offshoot of something else that’s not quite right. Read on and check if any of these ring alarm bells. Bad mood trigger 1: Food Intolerance Food intolerances are responsible for…
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4 Common Injuries You Can Get During Sex That You’ll Only Notice Later
Read More: 4 Common Injuries You Can Get During Sex That You’ll Only Notice LaterOne more reason to love sex and orgasms: they mask pain, thanks to the endorphins. The downside? You might not notice a sensation that would normally hurt. To minimise sex injuries, we’ve come up with a few common nooky accidents and how to get off without getting wounded. Sex Injury #1: Bruises Overly enthusiastic thrusting,…
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Flying Pregnant? Get These Health Checks First
Read More: Flying Pregnant? Get These Health Checks FirstWhile once we thought of taking to the air as a supernatural event, catching flights is now as routine as Zooming your therapist. During your pregnancy, the health risks of flying are considerably low, depending on what kind of pregnancy you’re having (low or high risk). Before 36 weeks, you’re considered good to go –…
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6 Surprising Signs You’re Stressed Out (And Need A Holiday)
Read More: 6 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 not lying on the floor from exhaustion, you’re probably fine. But stress has an insidious way of creeping up on you, and it’s not just a mental or emotional issue — stress symptoms can impact…
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How To Use Genetic Testing To Improve Your Health
Read More: How To Use Genetic Testing To Improve Your HealthJust a quick Google and you’ll see tech savvy companies and slick start-ups in South Africa are adding genetic testing to their arsenal at a rapid rate. They promise to exchange a swab of your saliva for bespoke health advice. But can it really improve your life? We’ve got the deets on everything you need to…
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calcium, Food & Nutrition, Health, healthy body, Nutrition, Physical Wellness, restoration, Supplements, Vitamin Deficiency, Vitamins And MineralsHow Strong Are You, Really?
Read More: How Strong Are You, Really?Fact: your skeleton renews itself every seven to ten years, modelling and remodelling to increase bone mass, remove damaged bone and reshape itself. By upping your body’s supply of calcium, phosphorous and magnesium, you can create a top-notch structure that’ll support you through pregnancy, Ironmans and heavy grocery bag runs. Avoid Injury If you’re not…
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Is Our Private Health Data Really Private?
Read More: Is Our Private Health Data Really Private?Lynn Julian, a 46-year-old survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, worries about the privacy of her weekly telehealth appointments and what she calls “social listening.” A recent experience gave her cause for concern. Soon after taking a vitamin supplement with her phone on the counter nearby, Julian noticed an ad for the small company…
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Exactly How To Include Fibre In Your Diet To Reduce Bloating
Read More: Exactly How To Include Fibre In Your Diet To Reduce BloatingIf you’re turning your nose up at beans and broccoli for fear of that universally-hated bloat, we’ve got bad news for ya. Eating fibre to reduce bloating is a winning strategy and keeping regular by eating a balance of fibre-rich foods is going to be a much better strategy than chomping on prunes after a…
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5 Recipes That’ll Reduce High Blood Pressure Without Meds
Read More: 5 Recipes That’ll Reduce High Blood Pressure Without MedsGuess what? Your blood pressure (BP) is one of those health markers that you need to pay attention to. “Every day, 215 people die from heart disease or stroke, which is primarily as a result of uncontrolled hypertension,” explains Pamela Naidoo, CEO of the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA. It’s unfortunately a disease which affects…
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6 Reasons You Could Struggle To Get Pregnant With PCOS & What You Can Do About It
Read More: 6 Reasons You Could Struggle To Get Pregnant With PCOS & What You Can Do About ItAccording to the World Health Organisation (WHO), infertility in women was ranked as the 5th highest and most serious global disability. Further to that, the Infertility Awareness Association of South Africa (IFAASA) confirmed that as many as one in six couples are impacted by infertility. Infertility occurs in both men and women with a number…
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The 10 Best Sleep Apps To Help You Fall Asleep Faster And Sleep Through The Night
Read More: The 10 Best Sleep Apps To Help You Fall Asleep Faster And Sleep Through The NightThere’s no better feeling than climbing into bed after a long, exhausting day and drifting off to sleep. But if your version of “drifting off” is more like… staring at the ceiling for 45 minutes and trying to count sheep, you may want to consider turning to your phone for a little help getting some…
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Apparently 35 Percent Of People Think It’s Totally Fine To Drink During Pregnancy
Read More: Apparently 35 Percent Of People Think It’s Totally Fine To Drink During PregnancyListen: It’s totally normal to want a glass of wine or a drink after a long day at work—yes, even (or, honestly, especially) when you’re pregnant. The post Apparently 35 Percent Of People Think It’s Totally Fine To Drink During Pregnancy appeared first on Women’s Health.
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9 Disturbing Signs You’re Actually Not Eating Enough Salt
Read More: 9 Disturbing Signs You’re Actually Not Eating Enough SaltFeel like you’re getting more than your fair share of leg cramps? Tired all the time? Then you might have a legit salt deficiency… The post 9 Disturbing Signs You’re Actually Not Eating Enough Salt appeared first on Women’s Health.
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Will Collagen Supplements Really Make You Any Healthier?
Read More: Will 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 athletic performance, too. The post Will Collagen Supplements Really Make You Any Healthier? appeared first on Women’s Health.
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Just How Worried Should You Be About Thyroid Disease?
Read More: Just 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 relating to your thyroid. The post Just How Worried Should You Be About Thyroid Disease? appeared first on Women’s Health.
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Caley Jäck’s Simple Formula For Sticking To A Healthy Lifestyle
Read More: Caley Jäck’s Simple Formula For Sticking To A Healthy LifestyleIf you’re anything like a normal person, you’d almost always pick a pizza over a salad. Or an extra hour’s… The post Caley Jäck’s Simple Formula For Sticking To A Healthy Lifestyle appeared first on Women’s Health.
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3 Ways To Improve Your Smile
Read More: 3 Ways To Improve Your SmileYour smile is often one of the first things that people notice about you. If you aren’t happy with the appearance of your smile, you may not have much confidence when you interact with other people. Fortunately, there are several ways you can enhance your smile and gain confidence. Use these three tips to help.…
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6 Effective Pelvic Floor Exercises — That Aren’t Kegels
Read More: 6 Effective Pelvic Floor Exercises — That Aren’t KegelsHow many of you are willing to run and jump wearing white leggings? Giggles followed when I asked this question of a group of ladies, but why? Because we’re not used to discussing pelvic floor health and incontinence in public. But it’s about time for open and honest awareness of how this topic affects so…
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Why Parents Need to Ask About the Meningitis B Vaccination
Read More: Why Parents Need to Ask About the Meningitis B VaccinationMedically reviewed by Dr. Karen W. Bonnie This resource was created with support from GSK.
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What Is Holotropic Breathwork—And What Can It Do For Your Mental Health?
Read More: What Is Holotropic Breathwork—And What Can It Do For Your Mental Health?There are a lot of trendy treatments out there that promise to bring a new level of awareness to your… The post What Is Holotropic Breathwork—And What Can It Do For Your Mental Health? appeared first on Women’s Health.
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Here’s What Could Be Causing That Pain You Feel During Sex
Read More: Here’s What Could Be Causing That Pain You Feel During SexDo you feel pain during sex? Dr Natalia Novikova, aesthetic gynaecologist, gets to the bottom of what could be causing the problem. The post Here’s What Could Be Causing That Pain You Feel During Sex appeared first on Women’s Health.
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What General Health Checks You Should Be having, According to Your Age
Read More: What General Health Checks You Should Be having, According to Your AgeHaven’t had a health check in a while, or ever? You’re not alone. Most people wait until they’re sick to… The post What General Health Checks You Should Be having, According to Your Age appeared first on Women’s Health.
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Struggling To Sleep During Your Period? This Might Be Why
Read More: Struggling To Sleep During Your Period? This Might Be WhyFor a number of women, no matter how early a night they get or how many alarms they set for… The post Struggling To Sleep During Your Period? This Might Be Why appeared first on Women’s Health.
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How to Work Out for Heart Health (Without Boring Cardio)
Read More: How to Work Out for Heart Health (Without Boring Cardio)Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming 25 percent of lives as of 2022. And while we often think of heart health as something to worry about when we’re older, heart disease doesn’t have favorite ages, genders or ethnicities. The stats may seem inevitable, but they don’t have…
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Covid-19: What’s Next for South Africa – And When Will It Be Over?
Read More: Covid-19: What’s Next for South Africa – And When Will It Be Over?Since the last wave of Covid-19, Omicron, hit South Africa at the end of last year, it seems that things… The post Covid-19: What’s Next for South Africa – And When Will It Be Over? appeared first on Women’s Health.
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How Much Water You Should Be Drinking Daily, According To A Nutritionist
Read More: How Much Water You Should Be Drinking Daily, According To A NutritionistGiven the emphasis on hydration in health circles (downing enough of the clear stuff has been linked to improved mood… The post How Much Water You Should Be Drinking Daily, According To A Nutritionist appeared first on Women’s Health.
