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Contraception, Health care, Hormone health, Hormone therapy, Hormones, Menopause, Reproductive health
New Survey, New Insight
Read More: New Survey, New InsightAt HealthyWomen, we pride ourselves on providing expert health information you can trust. We also strive to listen and take note of the important issues and valuable information you share with us. In our recent survey of women ages 35-64, we found particularly interesting results regarding oral contraception, menopause and hormone therapy. Turns out, more…
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Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your HCP About Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)
Read More: Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your HCP About Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with thyroid eye disease (TED), it’s important to know that diagnosis and treatment require a thyroid eye disease specialist. TED specialists are ophthalmologists (a doctor who treats eye and vision issues) who have advanced training in thyroid eye disease. Having this information will also help you…
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You Need To Try This Easy Air-Fryer Milk Tart Recipe ASAP
Read More: You Need To Try This Easy Air-Fryer Milk Tart Recipe ASAPAir-fryers and South Africans go together like peanut butter and jam. And while you’re probably used to making crispy sweet potato fries or delicious chicken schnitzels, we’ve bet you’ve never tried making a milk tart. Well, that’s all about to change with this milk tart recipe. 3 Air-Fryer Essentials Recommended By Us Living by myself,…
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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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These Are The Stretches You Should Be Doing Before Race Day
Read More: These Are The Stretches You Should Be Doing Before Race DayFor those with a race coming up, here is a quick routine of running stretches that you should do the day before to get your body prepped for the race! This is especially important if: You’ve flown to the event and have been sitting in a cramped aeroplane seat. You’ve been tapering and your body is…
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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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What You Need to Know About Vampire Facials
Read More: What You Need to Know About Vampire FacialsAs a fan of all things spooky and strange, as well as skincare-oriented, I was immediately intrigued when I saw the now famous image of Kim Kardashian having a “Vampire Facial” back in 2013. Of course, being that it was Kim Kardashian — a woman not exactly known for her modest expenditures — I didn’t…
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Biggest Fat Loss Myths:
Read More: Biggest Fat Loss Myths:The only way to truly lean up your midsection is to lean up your entire body with a combination of weight training, proper diet and cardio. By Aaron Loynes MPT, CSCS and Brent Seegraves MPT, CSCS As physical therapists, our patients often ask us questions regarding exercise and fitness. By far the most common question…
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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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Best Sports Bras of 2023
Read More: Best Sports Bras of 2023Whether yours are more akin to watermelon or naartjies, breasts need proper support during any kind of exercise. But the type of bra you need varies according to your breast size and exercise intensity. We’ve rounded some of our favourite offerings on the market right now. Asics Women’s Accelerate Bra Running R499 on Takealot Constructed…
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Get Cover Star Angelique Daubermann’s Look
Read More: Get Cover Star Angelique Daubermann’s LookAre you ready to channel your inner cover star? Look no further than Angelique Daubermann, the latest muse gracing the pages of our March/April 2023 issue. With her sleek, stylish and sporty style, we’re ready to spill all the secrets on how to get Angelique’s enviable look. Cover Look: Sporty Beachwear H&M DryMove™ Seamless Sports…
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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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You Have To Make This Protein-Packed Shandong Chicken Recipe Tonight
Read More: You Have To Make This Protein-Packed Shandong Chicken Recipe Tonight“Every comfort food dish in every country ultimately comes down to carbs’ n’ sauce,” says Lucy Tweed, author of cookbook Every Night Of The Week. And this Shandong Chicken recipe has this in spades. But beyond the carbs n’ sauce you’ll also need protein. Luckily, it doesn’t matter what size chicken you choose so go…
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Under Armour Flexes On The Launch Of Its Most Versatile Trainer Yet!
Read More: Under Armour Flexes On The Launch Of Its Most Versatile Trainer Yet!Introducing the UA Flow Dynamic, Under Armour’s newest and most versatile training shoe yet. With the perfect combination of bounce, cushioning, support, and grip, this shoe is a game-changer for athletes looking to tackle any workout with ease and agility. When Apollo Brands PTY LTD (official distributor of Under Armour in South Africa) launches a…
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Why Don’t Women Get the Same Treatment for Heart Disease as Men?
Read More: Why Don’t Women Get the Same Treatment for Heart Disease as Men?Katherine Wilemon was 39 when she experienced crushing chest pain and pain radiating down her right arm. Her jaw was tight and she was scared. The paramedics who brought her to the emergency department (ED) said it was unlikely she was having a heart attack and told her to stay calm. “If it was your…
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Get A Perfect Look Around The Clock With The vívomove® Trend Hybrid Smartwatch
Read More: Get A Perfect Look Around The Clock With The vívomove® Trend Hybrid SmartwatchThe Garmin vívomove® Trend hybrid smartwatch gives you a classic analog style and essential smart features such as notifications on your compatible smartphone and Garmin Pay™ contactless payments. Real watch hands move to reveal a hidden touchscreen display. Live better with a full suite of health and wellness tools. This includes Body Battery™ energy monitoring,…
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Ask the Expert: Advanced Breast Cancer: Provider’s Perspective
Read More: Ask the Expert: Advanced Breast Cancer: Provider’s Perspective+ Video transcript The Expert: Kristen Zarfos, M.D., FACS is the Medical Director of the Karl J. Krapek, Sr. Comprehensive Women’s Health Center with Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group at Saint Francis Hospital. What is advanced breast cancer? It can be extensive disease in the breast itself or disease that’s gone beyond the…
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Sex Toys Helped Me Discover the Beauty and Pleasure of Self-Love
Read More: Sex Toys Helped Me Discover the Beauty and Pleasure of Self-LoveAs told to Nicole Audrey Spector Growing up, sex wasn’t something that was openly discussed in our home. I learned everything about it from movies and television shows. Then there was sex ed class, of course, which taught that unless a man and woman were married and looking to reproduce, sex was bad, bad, bad.…
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So… What Is The Keto Diet Exactly?
Read More: So… What Is The Keto Diet Exactly?The second my never-tried-a-diet-in-his-life friend said he was doing keto (as mine recently did), I knew the eating plan had surpassed trend status. I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that, if said not-into-wellness-at-all friend has heard of (and is trying!) the keto diet, you most certainly have. Still, you may be…
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Self Empowerment is the Key to Aging Well with Cheryl Wood
Read More: Self Empowerment is the Key to Aging Well with Cheryl Wood Self Empowerment is the Key to Aging Well with Cheryl Wood Dr. Cheryl Wood is the CEO of Global Speakers University, a training and development company that equips women entrepreneurs and leaders with the tools to master the art of sharing their unique voice, story, message, and expert knowledge. Wood is an international 2x…
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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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8 Easy Core Yoga Poses That’ll Fire Up Your Abs
Read More: 8 Easy Core Yoga Poses That’ll Fire Up Your AbsAmy Dixon, an exercise physiologist and group fitness manager, has created this workout that builds muscle, improves flexibility, and melts away stress. Big bonus: these core yoga poses will fire up your abs. These moves roll yoga and strength into one neat package. They’re so effective because each exercise calls on your entire core and…
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10 Reasons Why You Should Take Up Cycling In 2023
Read More: 10 Reasons Why You Should Take Up Cycling In 2023The benefits of cycling finally got their dues during lockdown, when the number of people going for a ride increased by 200% on weekends and 100% on weekdays. I got into cycling, and I’ve never been into cycling in my life. I didn’t even know what cleats were. I really got into it, and I really, really enjoyed it. Michelle…
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Fibre For Weight Loss: How Much Should You Eat? What Nutritionists Recommend
Read More: Fibre For Weight Loss: How Much Should You Eat? What Nutritionists RecommendIf the phrase “fibre in your diet” calls to mind images of your mom popping Metamucil tablets, we don’t blame you — fibre is basically the Golden Girls of the nutrient world. However, it’s also an essential for weight loss. Fibre is about as close to a magic weight loss ingredient as you can get, says Keri Gans,…
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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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Nieca Goldberg, M.D., Talks with HealthyWomen About the Go Red for Women Campaign and Why It’s Been a Game-changer In Heart-Health Awareness
Read More: Nieca Goldberg, M.D., Talks with HealthyWomen About the Go Red for Women Campaign and Why It’s Been a Game-changer In Heart-Health AwarenessEarly in her medical career, Nieca Goldberg, M.D., medical director of the Atria Institute in New York City, associate professor of medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and member of HealthyWomen’s Women’s Health Advisory Council, realized that the healthcare field didn’t believe women could have heart problems. She decided to change that because so…
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Panatta Circular Rowing Machine
Read More: Panatta Circular Rowing MachineThe Panatta Circular Rowing Machine is ideal for training the back muscles, with particular focus on the mid-upper part; the circular trajectory on the transverse plane determines a high activation of the mid-trapezius, rhomboids and rear deltoids, without leaving behind the work of the latissumus dorsi and biceps brachii. The machine is equipped with gas-assisted…
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Get a Stronger Core With Kettlebell Twists
Read More: Get a Stronger Core With Kettlebell TwistsThe abdominal muscles are usually the weak link in anyone’s “core” development. While endless sets of crunches and leg raises will strengthen the anterior abdominal wall,1 these exercises provide a less direct activation pattern to the muscles living on the side of the waist (yes, the ones that seem to be so easily covered with…
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The Only Loaded Nachos Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Read More: The Only Loaded Nachos Recipe You’ll Ever NeedSummer nights are for fun food. And this recipe has that in scoop. This is definitely a “do try this at home” kinda dish and once you’ve made it once, you’ll never want to try another loaded nachos recipe again. Best part? We’re well aware most people would’ve already abandoned their New Year’s resolutions or…
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What Exactly Is The OMAD Diet?
Read More: What Exactly Is The OMAD Diet?What’s your favourite meal of the day? Maybe it’s breakfast when you can have a hearty plate of eggs and bacon, or dinner when you can finally have that salmon you’ve been thinking about all day. Now, imagine that’s the only meal you can eat each day. That’s the premise behind the OMAD diet, which stands for “one meal a day,” which is…
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Long-Distance Trail Running: Here’s Exactly How To Prep And Push Through
Read More: Long-Distance Trail Running: Here’s Exactly How To Prep And Push ThroughThere’s running, there’s long-distance running and then there’s long-distance trail running. And if hitting the tar or trails for a cheeky 5km wasn’t tasking enough, then tackling this terrain is exactly the kind of torture you will enjoy. But before you head off into the great outdoors, here are some practical tips to bear in…
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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: The Benefits of Masturbation
Read More: Good Sex with Emily Jamea: The Benefits of MasturbationEmily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, author and podcast host. You can find her here each month to share her latest thoughts about sex. It was a chilly, gray January day when my new clients Amy and Noah came for their first appointment. I brewed us all some tea and lit a candle, and…
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Finally, A Medical Aid Is Offering DNA Tests To All Members
Read More: Finally, A Medical Aid Is Offering DNA Tests To All MembersIn South Africa, having a medical aid is a must. The cover is essential, since being sick is costly and most South Africans can’t afford access to medication without it. But the healthcare industry is largely reactive, acting when there is a disease or disability that needs to be treated, instead of being preventative, acting…
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Many Women Are Battling Depression During Pregnancy. Here’s What To Know, If You’re Struggling
Read More: Many Women Are Battling Depression During Pregnancy. Here’s What To Know, If You’re StrugglingIn South Africa, between 21 and 47% of women experience depression during pregnancy. The global average? 12%. This means South African women are at higher risk during a crucial period of their lives. Depression during pregnancy can also often continue well into childbirth and beyond. “Pregnancy-related depression is often dismissed as ‘just the baby blues’…
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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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Creating Financial Freedom in Midlife with Marina Worre
Read More: Creating Financial Freedom in Midlife with Marina Worre Creating Financial Freedom in Midlife with Marina Worre Marina Worre – Co-Founder & CEO of Network MarketingPro, Inc.; Creator of The MostPowerful Women in Network Marketing Event; Founder& CEO of Worre Studios. When people think of the most powerful women in NetworkMarketing, one of the names at the top of almost every list is…
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Tracey-Lee Lusty Opens Up About Her Bariatric Surgery And What Being Body Positive Means To Her Now
Read More: Tracey-Lee Lusty Opens Up About Her Bariatric Surgery And What Being Body Positive Means To Her NowTracey-Lee Lusty visited our phones years ago as FitnessGirl_ZA, a woman on a weight-loss mission while championing body positivity and a kind approach to health and wellness. Now, Tracey-Lee has opened up about her struggle with binge eating and how it’s resulted in her opting for life-saving bariatric surgery to recover from obesity. We sat…
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This Vegetarian Recipe Makes The Perfect Movie Night Snack
Read More: This Vegetarian Recipe Makes The Perfect Movie Night SnackThere are many ways to enjoy this Boland water plant. This Asian-inspired vegetarian snack recipe wins every day. Here’s what you need to know about the South African delicacy. What Is A Waterblommetjie? Waterblommetjies (literally water flowers) are native to the Western Cape and grow in ponds. They grow in winter so if you’re eating…
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Fitness Experts Reveal How to Master Common Workouts
Read More: Fitness Experts Reveal How to Master Common WorkoutsExpert tips reveal the correct way to pull off workout moves, following new research that identifies the most common workouts featured in routines. The advice comes after an analysis of 100 of the most-watched workout videos that featured over 190 different moves, identifying the most common exercises that people are expected to master – with planks, squats,…
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Top 5 Ways to Celebrate Your Friends on Galentine’s Day
Read More: Top 5 Ways to Celebrate Your Friends on Galentine’s DayMonday, February 13, 2023, is Galentine’s Day. You can’t escape the flowers, chocolates and Mylar balloons that remind us Valentine’s Day is coming. But there’s another important day this week — and we should be making a big deal of it: Galentine’s Day. It’s time to celebrate BFFs: the confidantes we share our greatest wins…
