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I Was on High Alert for Cancer, but not Endometrial Cancer
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Summer Ready With Real, Sparkling Spritzer Made From Wine
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Read moreSupporting a Loved One Who Has Been Affected by Cancer
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As told to Liz Sauchelli When someone gets sick, the instinct of their social circle is to help. “What can
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As told to Marnie Goodfriend Up until 2016, I was an active and healthy 42-year-old woman who biked, swam, kayaked,
Read more7 Must-Have Pantry Staples for Busy Weeknights
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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 moreHere’s Exactly How To Start Working Out Again, After A Winter Hibernating
How to start working out again: a thing I very nearly actually googled after a looong winter spent eating my
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Read moreWomen and Bone Health Basics
A woman’s risk of fracturing her hip from osteoporosis is equal to her risk of breast, uterine and ovarian cancer
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September 26, 2022, is World Contraception Day. The word “miserable” comes to mind for Shannon Luders-Manuel when she remembers the
Read moreMy Journey With Long Covid Symptoms
As told to Shannon Shelton Miller In January 2021, I tested positive for Covid soon after I got my first
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I say you need to pair skincare products correctly, and you say, ‘you mean SPF after toner, right?’ Wrong. With
Read moreThe Woman King’s Thuso Mbedu On What She Misses About SA
Thuso Mbedu season is officially upon us again! The Los Angeles-based, South African actress covers our September/October 2022 issue. In
Read moreFast Facts: What You Need to Know About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Medically reviewed by Robyn Faye, M.D. September is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) awareness month. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one
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
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All The Things To Braai This Public Holiday If You’re Vegan
Vegan braai ideas: a concept so wild that your meat-eating friend, who’s hosting the shindig, is already shvitzing thinking about
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The isometric workout: a smart exercise hack you’re going to love. One way to get a slimmer figure? By simply
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Best Exercises for Firm Thighs
Q: The upper portions of my thighs have no shape to them. Is there any exercise I can do to
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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
Read moreWhy Aren’t Pregnant Women Getting Vaccinated?
Can pregnant women get vaccinated? There is well-documented evidence of the efficacy, safety and benefits of maternal immunization. But, despite
Read moreI Don’t Regret Getting HIV Because It Saved My Life
As told to Aviva Patz September 18, 2022, is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. It’s hard to believe that
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Lynn Julian, a 46-year-old survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, worries about the privacy of her weekly telehealth appointments
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Read moreAsk the Expert: Atopic Dermatitis
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Read moreGetting A Mammogram: What To Know, Even If You’re Young
When thinking about getting a mammogram, you might sit on either side of the fence. You could be freaking out
Read moreTo Anyone With Long Miles Ahead: This Running Shoe Is for You
If the path to better involves “more,” then the Under Armour HOVR Machina 3 delivers. The third generation of the
Read more#YesYouScan Prevent Osteoporosis
Thank you for visiting the HealthyWomen #YesYouScan Campaign! Did you know approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and around one
Read moreGood Sex With Emily Jamea: How Can Mindfulness Improve Sex?
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Best Exercise for Toned Arms
Firm and sleek upper arms can provide the perfect finishing touch to the hours you spend working toward perfecting your
Read more4 Ways To Boost Your Mental Well-Being
Mental health challenges existed long before Covid-19 and only intensified during the lockdown conditions. As the nation moves into a
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
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