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Could Bed Rotting Be The Answer To Your Self-Care Struggles?
Read More: Could Bed Rotting Be The Answer To Your Self-Care Struggles?New Age, TikTok wellness trends will have you believe that everything your parents taught you about waking up early daily and making your bed is as irrelevant and outdated as a feature phone. Take for instance the latest fad: bed rotting (the tag has garnered more than 2 billion views on TikTok)! Ever had those…
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WH Cover Star Takkies And Her Mom Look Strong And Toned In Adorable New Video
Read More: WH Cover Star Takkies And Her Mom Look Strong And Toned In Adorable New VideoThere are a lot of things to be said about two-time Women’s Health cover star Takkies Dinwiddy, the fitness influencer, dance instructor, PUMA ambassador, entrepreneur and mom of two. But one that stands out? Her constant inspiration. She’s encouraged thousands of women to love their bodies as they are. This coming-for-every phenom is teaching women…
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10 Wellness Quotes By Miss SA Natasha Joubert (That We Absolutely Loved!)
Read More: 10 Wellness Quotes By Miss SA Natasha Joubert (That We Absolutely Loved!)Ever met those people who are a freakin’ big deal but don’t treat themselves as such? This was the case when current Miss SA Natasha Joubert invited me to her home for the Jan/Feb 2024 cover interview. After insisting on brewing me the perfect cup of coffee, the 26-year-old opened up about everything in her…
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DJ And Fitness Trainer Miss Bee On Crafting A New Life After Surviving Cancer
Read More: DJ And Fitness Trainer Miss Bee On Crafting A New Life After Surviving CancerBotle Kayamba, popularly known as Miss Bee, is proof that the Covid-19 lockdown bore fruit for some. Growing up, Miss Bee was surrounded by music – mom always led the praise and worship team at church and her brother was a DJ – she enrolled for an online DJing course in 2021. Yep, only three…
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Bye-Bye Excuses: How to Move Forward With Your Health and Fitness Goals
Read More: Bye-Bye Excuses: How to Move Forward With Your Health and Fitness GoalsWe know, we know. Your dog ate your homework so you couldn’t make an appointment for your annual checkup. We all make excuses. And it’s true that many of us are busy, tired and enter-your-excuse-here — and these excuses make it easy to blow off essential self-care like exercise and annual checkups. Read: 6 Tips…
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5 Health Podcasts Worth Your Time
Read More: 5 Health Podcasts Worth Your TimeWhen was the last time you listened to a health podcast? What about a podcast on mental health? There are millions of options out there — literally. Which means there’s no shortage of health and wellness podcasts to enjoy (shout out to one of our favorites, The Great Girlfriends Show, who we’ve partnered with several…
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How to Stay Cool About Hot Button Issues at Holiday Parties
Read More: How to Stay Cool About Hot Button Issues at Holiday PartiesPolitics. Family drama. Taylor Swift’s boyfriend. It’s the most wonderful time of the year for awkward — and potientially disastrous — conversations. We’ve all been there. Standing in a group of people, looking nice in our holiday best, politely nodding while eyeing the dessert table. Then someone says something completely ridiculous and the next thing…
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15 Wellness Journals To Kickstart Your Year
Read More: 15 Wellness Journals To Kickstart Your YearIf being more present, more of a go-getter or hitting certain goals is your new year MO, you’re going to need one of these wellness journals to get there. Journalling is a powerful tool for wellness. It boosts your mindfulness by helping you reflect and stay on course. Journalling can help you achieve your goals,…
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If The Festive Season Stresses You Out, Try These Psychologist-Backed Coping Strategies
Read More: If The Festive Season Stresses You Out, Try These Psychologist-Backed Coping StrategiesIt’s the end of the year and that means summer holidays, late nights, family gatherings — you know the drill. And it can all feel pretty overwhelming, right? Know first, that you’re not alone. Per Harvard Medical School, 62% of survey respondents felt somewhat stressed or experienced elevated stress levels over the festive season. Noa Belling,…
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7 Worthy Reasons To Grab The November/December 2023 Issue of Women’s Health
Read More: 7 Worthy Reasons To Grab The November/December 2023 Issue of Women’s HealthThe much-anticipated summer season (or #KeDezembaBoss as commonly referred to on social media) is finally here! We urge you to take whatever lessons life taught you this year and get ready to have your most blissful summer yet – armed with pages upon pages of features, in the latest edition of Women’s Health SA, that…
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Enjoy Your Downtime (Without Feeling Guilty) In 3 Easy Steps
Read More: Enjoy Your Downtime (Without Feeling Guilty) In 3 Easy StepsIf you’re one of those people who leave the office only to grind away when you arrive home, postponing even the simple act of eating — we’re talking to you! We all have permission to relax and do absolutely nothing from time to time, a concept the Italians refer to as il dolce far niente.…
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10 Ways to Treat SAD
Read More: 10 Ways to Treat SADTurning back the clock for daylight saving time sounds good on paper. Who doesn’t want another hour of sleep? But, when the reality of cold temperatures and shorter days starts to creep in, it can leave you feeling depressed. But some people have more than just the winter blues. They may have seasonal affective disorder,…
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9 Easy Ways to Fix Your Focus and Improve Concentration
Read More: 9 Easy Ways to Fix Your Focus and Improve ConcentrationHave you ever heard the story about the woman who lost her cell phone and found it, days later, in her freezer? And what about the time someone you know sat through an entire movie but couldn’t remember what it was about? It’s not always dementia, or memory loss. Sometimes it’s a matter of mental…
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Radio Personality Gugu Mfuphi On The Lessons Learnt During Her Kilimanjaro Summit — And More
Read More: Radio Personality Gugu Mfuphi On The Lessons Learnt During Her Kilimanjaro Summit — And MoreGugu Mfuphi, a financial journalist and host of the award-winning weekday evening show Kaya Biz on Kaya Fm, recently summited Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, with an all-female group, as part of the #Trek4Mandela and The Imbumba Foundation’s Caring4Girls initiative. The two organisations have partnered to raise funds that go towards addressing the period poverty still…
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These 3 Mental Exercises Can Help You Find Your Purpose In Life At Any Age
Read More: These 3 Mental Exercises Can Help You Find Your Purpose In Life At Any AgeFrom the outside, it looked as if Tenise Hordge, 39, had it all. After spending 18 years climbing the corporate ladder, the engineer had the impressive title, big salary and corner office. But she wasn’t happy. After her daughter was born prematurely in 2017, she began to feel adrift at work. Who cares about this…
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18 Mental Health Books For Anxiety, People-Pleasing And More
Read More: 18 Mental Health Books For Anxiety, People-Pleasing And MoreWhatever may be bothering you, mental health books really help. They serve as a roadmap and guide to delving deeper into your psyche and delivering key aha-moment insights that’ll help you shed anxiety, limit people-pleasing or even find your purpose. We’ve gathered mental health books that’ll help. While we’ve grouped them into categories, you’ll find…
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Bipolar Disorder 101
Read More: Bipolar Disorder 101October 10, 2023, is World Mental Health Day. Medically reviewed by Rena Ferguson, M.D. You’ve probably heard of bipolar disorder before. A number of celebrities like Britney Spears, Selena Gomez and Catherine Zeta-Jones have had very public diagnoses. But even with these famous cases, a lot of stigma still surrounds the condition. And much of…
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Author Rešoketšwe Manenzhe On Pursuing Simplicity For Better Mental Clarity
Read More: Author Rešoketšwe Manenzhe On Pursuing Simplicity For Better Mental ClarityThe South African literary world knows Rešoketšwe Manenzhe as a poet, short story writer and award-winning novelist. Even with her 2020 debut novel Scatterlings receiving rave reviews worldwide, the 32-year-old is hellbent on maintaining a simple life – something she suspects was inspired by growing up in rural Limpopo. “I really am a simple person.…
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Anthropologist, Poet And Author Lebohang Masango On Exploring Paths Less Travelled
Read More: Anthropologist, Poet And Author Lebohang Masango On Exploring Paths Less TravelledDespite her mother being anxious about what career prospects this rare path would open for her, Lebohang allowed passion to trump fear. “I’ve always been a person who follows my heart. Anthropology was something I enjoyed and could spend hours doing and thinking about. So, I asked mom to just trust me,” she shares. Lebohang…
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Is It Time for a Sleep Divorce? To Sleep or Not to Sleep Together
Read More: Is It Time for a Sleep Divorce? To Sleep or Not to Sleep TogetherSure, it’s nice to have a warm body to fall asleep next to. But what happens when that warm body starts snoring like a buzzsaw? It might just make you wonder if you’re better off sleeping alone. As we get older, changing sleep patterns make it harder to fall asleep. We spend less time in…
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Are Medical Mushrooms Really Magic?
Read More: Are Medical Mushrooms Really Magic?A patient arrives at the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research in Baltimore, ready for a full day of treatment. For the next eight hours, she’ll recline on a large couch with an eye mask and headphones playing classical music. Two facilitators are nearby, ready to help if needed. After vitals like blood…
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Here’s Why Burnout Among Women Is A Bigger Issue Than You’d Think
Read More: Here’s Why Burnout Among Women Is A Bigger Issue Than You’d ThinkBurnout is incredibly common and even more so the further along the year goes. And women bear the brunt of burnout rates, according to studies. The issue is larger than you’d think and affects women differently than it does men. That’s because women shoulder responsibilities at home and at work, taking on roles that can…
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15 Minutes With: Dr. Jennifer Ashton Talks About the Importance of Self-Care and Protecting Your Mental Health
Read More: 15 Minutes With: Dr. Jennifer Ashton Talks About the Importance of Self-Care and Protecting Your Mental HealthJennifer Ashton, M.D., is quite an accomplished woman. She’s an Emmy-award winning journalist who serves as the chief medical correspondent for ABC News and the co-host of GMA3: What You Need to Know (GMA3). She’s also a physician double board-certified in OB-GYN and obesity medicine, and she holds a master’s degree in nutrition. Ashton has…
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4 Proudly South African Apps For Mental Health Support
Read More: 4 Proudly South African Apps For Mental Health SupportThere are very few things in life that we can never tire of talking about. And mental health should top that list. This, in a country where the stigma surrounding mental health challenges is still met with nonchalant responses such as, “you’re being lazy” or “just keep pushing”, therefore making it harder for people to…
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Actress Shannon Esra On Learning To Trust Her Intuition
Read More: Actress Shannon Esra On Learning To Trust Her IntuitionThe South African actress, best known for her impressive catalogue of local and international productions such as I Dreamed of Africa, The Queen, The Gamechangers, The River, Still Breathing and, more recently, season 2 of M-Net’s Lioness, is finally allowing her intuition to take centre stage. “I’ve spent a great deal of time not listening…
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Embracing Hope: The Transformative Power of Gender-Affirming Care
Read More: Embracing Hope: The Transformative Power of Gender-Affirming CareJune is Pride Month. Hope Giselle is an organizer, author, artist, activist and DE&I specialist. You can find her acting as a Grand Marshal at the NYC Pride March, “Strength in Solidarity,” on June 25. We live in a world that often shuns people who dare to challenge societal norms, but nevertheless my journey as…
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Why Toxic Positivity Is Harmful And What To Say Instead
Read More: Why Toxic Positivity Is Harmful And What To Say Instead“You have to keep strong! or ‘Everything happens for a reason!” “Don’t grieve like a non-believer!” or “You need to stop moaning about him, and get over him already!” or “You’re young enough, you will still be able to have more kids!” Let’s pick your brains real quick…What do these five statements have in common? *Drum…
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10 Fun Activities to Keep Your Brain Sharp
Read More: 10 Fun Activities to Keep Your Brain SharpJune is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Your brain is a big deal. After all, you do use it every day. Just by simply existing, your brain uses more energy than any other organ — not to mention the energy it requires to make decisions, think critically, process emotions and so on. Given the importance…
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Boost Your Mind And Movement With ASICS’ NAGINO™ Collection
Read More: Boost Your Mind And Movement With ASICS’ NAGINO™ CollectionASICS unveils a groundbreaking global campaign emphasizing the transformative power of exercise in empowering women to navigate everyday stresses. This momentous campaign coincides with the launch of ASICS’ revolutionary NAGINO™ Collection, spotlighting the profound impact that movement can have on our mental well-being. The campaign was developed in response to ASICS 2022 State of Mind…
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What Is the Vagus Nerve?
Read More: What Is the Vagus Nerve?The vagus nerve has been a subject of fascination and mystery throughout history. In ancient times, Greek and Roman physicians believed that it helped regulate breathing and control the voice. In the Middle Ages, the vagus nerve was thought to be a spiritual channel between the body and the soul. The vagus nerve was also…
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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 Hangxiety?
Read More: What Is Hangxiety?It’s 5:30 a.m. I don’t have to be up for work for another two hours, but I’m wide awake. My heart is rapidly pounding in my chest, like it wants to bust out, and my thoughts are racing. I live with an anxiety disorder, so this feeling isn’t new — but it is surprising. Typically,…
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5 Steps For Tapping Into Motivation, Direct From The Pros
Read More: 5 Steps For Tapping Into Motivation, Direct From The ProsWe’re meant to start a new year full of beans, dreams and a renewed sense of purpose… At least that’s what Instagram tells us. But, if it feels like you’re in a rut or can’t quite work up the energy to do whatever it is you really want to do, you’re not stuck in neutral…
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Why Are Women So Stressed?
Read More: Why Are Women So Stressed?April is Stress Awareness Month. Mary Young, a certified mental health first-aid trainer in Georgia, lived life at full speed. She was an active woman who gave her all to her job and volunteer work at her church. Until one day, she couldn’t. “Looking at my Facebook memories, I could see that I had many…
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Hair Loss Affects Many Aspects of Life
Read More: Hair Loss Affects Many Aspects of LifeStephanie Yuen was just your average teenager trying to make it through middle school — when she was diagnosed with alopecia at age 13. Terrified and unsure where to turn for help, she quickly withdrew from the world. “I still went to school, but I locked myself in my room every day,” Yuen said. “I…
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5 Realistic Ways to Declutter
Read More: 5 Realistic Ways to DeclutterSocial media is clogged with messages saying that less clutter is the key to joy, happiness and success. (No pressure!) It doesn’t help that home improvement TV shows (with their massive production teams) make it look so easy. But let’s be honest: If decluttering was a simple process of color-coding our way to an inspired…
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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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Boss Creating Anxiety? Simple Things You Can Do Now
Read More: Boss Creating Anxiety? Simple Things You Can Do NowIf only Horrible Bosses were just a movie, and all our employers were full of sunshine and positive energy. Unfortunately, navigating your career means you’re bound to run into a few Miranda Priestlys and other types of bosses creating anxiety. While having a tough boss can bring out the best in your work, sometimes work…
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Banesa Tseki On How Yoga Gave Her A New Lease On Life
Read More: Banesa Tseki On How Yoga Gave Her A New Lease On LifeBanesa Tseki, a yoga teacher and co-owner of a Johannesburg-based inclusive wellness centre known as The Nest Space, owes much of her mental wellness to yoga. Diagnosed with Bipolar II Disorder at 15, Banesa was placed on anti-depressants and anxiety meds that made her completely numb. READ MORE: 7 Ways To Meditate For Anxiety Relief…