Should You Cut Dairy to Lose Fat?
Q: Do I need to cut out dairy to lose fat? A: Definitely not! Cutting out dairy to get lean
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Month: October 2022
Getting Vaccinated Won’t Just Protect You, It Will Help Protect My Vulnerable Children
As told to Nicole Audrey Spector Nothing is permanent. Tomorrow may bring a step back instead of a step forward.
Read moreWhat Is Pneumococcal Disease?
Pneumococcal disease is an umbrella term for illnesses caused by bacteria called pneumococcus. There are more than 90 types of
Read moreEnd-of-life Planning 101
When Taya Dunn Johnson’s husband died suddenly at age 37, her world was completely shattered. Worse, she and her husband
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Carbs Don’t Make You Fat
By Shoshana Pritzker Fear of carbs? Get over it! Enough of this “carbs make you fat” mumbo jumbo. It’s a
Read moreYou Can Now Buy Hearing Aids Over the Counter
In August, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policy change opened the door for hearing aids to be sold over
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The Ultimate Bodyweight Ab Workout
We all know abs are made in the kitchen — but they’re also perfected during your ab workouts at the
Read more2 High-Volume Leg-Complex Workouts
Just like ice cream, your leg workout should have a different flavor each time you train. Some days you hit
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Get a Better Booty and Sculpt Your Butt
Sculpt a nice butt with wide-stance squats! This exercise is the best and fastest way to build sexy, shapely lower
Read moreDetox Diet: Safe for Weight Loss?
Q: What exactly is a detox diet and is it safe for weight loss? A friend of mine said she
Read moreThe Life-Changing Hope of New Treatments for Clinical Depression
Reviewed by Virginia Lindahl, Ph.D. When Susan Gayhart heard about ketamine as a depression treatment, she wasn’t optimistic. “I’d been
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Banish Belly Fat: Fiber Up!
By Shoshana Pritzker We’ve all heard reminders of the extreme health dangers of belly fat and how unfit some people
Read more5 Expert Tips to Banish Bloat & Achieve a Happy, Healthy Gut
Experiencing bloat during the holiday season is not uncommon, given all the feasts, treats, and indulgences. Though we try to
Read moreThe Truth About Working While Struggling with Perimenopause
October 18 is World Menopause Day. I began to forget words. Not complicated or unusual words, just everyday words. One
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It’s Time For The Virtual Nedbank Runified Challenge
It’s time for the Nedbank Runified challenge where runner’s join forces all over the country in aid of Mental Health
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7 Face Mists To Keep Your Skin Cool And Hydrated During The Hot Summer Days
If you walk pass by my desk at any point during the day, you’d probably see me using a face
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Tone and Shape Your Legs With Bench Jumps
Explosive lower-body fitness is essential for success in many aspects of your exercise program, such as toning and shaping your
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Take the Pledge – #YesYouScan!
Thank you for taking the #YesYouScan pledge! By simply adding your name to the hundreds of others committed to optimal
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Test Your Fitness Knowledge: How Healthy Is Your Score?
Are you a Fitness Fanatic or a Fat-Blasting Fledgling? Take the test and see! The following is a list of
Read moreEleven First-Time Female Marathon Runners On A Journey
Empowering Change In what has become an inspiring insight into each ladies’ deeply personal reasons for wanting to conquer their
Read moreIs It Just Sadness or Is It Clinical Depression?
Reviewed by Virginia Lindahl, Ph.D. Jude Evans-McCarthy found herself struggling with feelings of despair, but she kept them to herself,
Read moreThe 6-Move Resistance-Band Blast Workout
This fast-paced resistance-band workout designed by Jim Ryno, personal trainer and owner of Iron House home gym design, consists of
Read moreI Went Through Menopause Early to Prevent My Cancer from Coming Back
As told to Nicole Audrey Spector I am tempted to tell you why I should have found out sooner, but
Read more12-Week Plan for Stronger Legs
Is your roster of go-to leg workouts getting a little stale? It’s easy to fall into a rut and do
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Green Tea: Sip Your Way to Fat Loss
By Susan M. Kleiner, Ph.D., RD, FACN, CNS How many times have you heard nutrition experts say there is no
Read moreWhich Essential Oils Help Menopause
Menopause can be a difficult period for many women. With the fluctuating hormones and symptoms, having a natural aid to
Read moreGood Sex with Emily Jamea: Why Do People Cheat?
Emily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, author and podcast host. You can find her here each month to share
Read more4 Common Injuries You Can Get During Sex That You’ll Only Notice Later
One more reason to love sex and orgasms: they mask pain, thanks to the endorphins. The downside? You might not
Read moreUnleash Your Hottest Body With This All-Over Workout
If you’re looking for a workout that’ll help you score the hottest body you’ve been after, look no further than
Read more“I Tried To Stop Saying ‘I’m Sorry’ For A Week — Here’s What Happened”
If you’re a woman, we’d bet you apologise. A. Lot. In fact, you probably way over-apologise. Get this: a study published in Psychological Science
Read more¿Cuál es la conexión entre el VPH y el cáncer de cabeza y cuello?
Jennifer Grandis, M.D. hizo la revisión de este documento. + Infographic text for accessibility En los últimos 20 años, los
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Rope Jumping for Great Legs, Strong Bones and a Healthy Heart
Remember when you were a girl and you spent endless hours on the playground jumping rope? You probably got so
Read more12 Signs You’re An Introvert
Are you an introvert? If so, you’re in good company. About one-third of the population identifies as introverted. While there’s no
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Best Shoulder Workout and Exercises
Excellent deltoid development can bring a premier yet balanced look to any great physique. Great shoulders stand out, whether on
Read moreHow The Women’s Proteas Are Prepping For The T20 World Cup
Finally! The Women’s T20 World Cup is almost upon us. After a much-anticipated wait, the women’s Proteas will be competing
Read moreLiving with ADHD Has Taught Me How to Be Perfectly Imperfect
As told to Nicole Audrey Spector October is ADHD Awareness Month. Growing up, I was always praised for my intelligence.
Read moreBreast Health Glossary of Terms
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Read moreSetting a Pace for Black Women Distance Runners
When Ashlee Green was at a running race and she’d see another Black woman on the course, the two would
Read moreFlying Pregnant? Get These Health Checks First
While once we thought of taking to the air as a supernatural event, catching flights is now as routine as
Read more19 Slider Exercises That Will Make Your Abs And Glutes WORK
Slider exercises are a killer. The discs, also known as gliders, can be replaced with any household object, like a
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