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My Melanoma Was Dismissed as an Inflamed Hair Follicle
Read More: My Melanoma Was Dismissed as an Inflamed Hair FollicleAs told to Nicole Audrey Spector When I first noticed the lump on my bikini line, my instincts told me that something wasnโt right, so I promptly made a doctorโs appointment. I was in college at the time, so the campus health center was the place to go. The doctor examined me and assured me…
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5 Foods to Help You Live to 100 (Really)
Read More: 5 Foods to Help You Live to 100 (Really)With everyone from healthcare providers to influencers weighing in on the best ways to live longer, itโs hard to separate fact from fiction. Most of us know eating garden-to-table is good for our health, but to what degree? Are there certain foods scientifically proven to increase your lifespan? Enter blue zone eating โ a plant-based…
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Everything You Need To Know About 3A Hair, According To Experts
Read More: Everything You Need To Know About 3A Hair, According To ExpertsIf you have curly hair and youโve heard of the hair typing system, thereโs a chance that at least at some point youโve been slightly confused about what your own curl pattern is. Girls with 3A hair, come closerโฆ Meet The Experts Janelle Sands, a curl specialist, Candace Witherspoon, a curl specialist, hairstylist and owner…
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SA Netball Captain Bongiwe Msomi Talks World Cup Dreams
Read More: SA Netball Captain Bongiwe Msomi Talks World Cup DreamsCaptain of the SA Netball team, Bongiwe Msomi is in top form โ and has been for some time. In 2017, she led her team to victory over England in their first-ever Quad Series victory. Since then, the team has steadily been gaining momentum with her at the helm, having a whopping 150 caps to…
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Digitorial, Fitness, Fitness Gear, mental health, Mental wellness, Running, Tech & Gear, Workout gear
Boost Your Mind And Movement With ASICSโ NAGINO™ Collection
Read More: Boost Your Mind And Movement With ASICSโ 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 ASICSโ 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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My Experience With Breast Cancer, At Age 27
Read More: My Experience With Breast Cancer, At Age 27Model Amber Denae Wright tells about her experience with breast cancer, having beenย diagnosed at the age of 27. Discovering a lump In March of 2020, literally two weeks before we went into hard lockdown, I got outย ofย the shower one evening and I felt this really large lump on the right side of my breast. I…
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The New Le Coq Sportif Banyana Bafana Fan Gear Is Here
Read More: The New Le Coq Sportif Banyana Bafana Fan Gear Is HereAhead of the 2023 FIFA Womenโs World Cup, apparel partner Le Coq Sportif has launched a range of Banyana Bafana fan gear โ and itโs nostalgia, ultra. The kit, reminiscent of the 90โs gear, is inspired by the traditional colours of South African soccer. The colours are said to be a testament to the teamsโ…
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10 New Running Shoes To Help You Run Faster And Further In 2023
Read More: 10 New Running Shoes To Help You Run Faster And Further In 2023The pair of running shoes you choose can make or break your run. You ever slipped on a pair only to feel that red-hot feeling of an incoming blister a few kms into your first run? Or you take your shoes off after a long run to find a blackening toenail? Whatever your woeful running…
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How Fibroids Impact the Whole Person
Read More: How Fibroids Impact the Whole PersonMedically reviewed by Tomeka Roberts, M.D. + Infographic text Uterine fibroids are common. Most women will have at least one fibroid at some point, but Black women have the highest rate.ย 7 out of 10 white women and 8 out of 10 Black women have fibroids by age 50. There can be just one fibroid…
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Surviving Lung Cancer Helped Me Embrace the Connection Between Body and Mind
Read More: Surviving Lung Cancer Helped Me Embrace the Connection Between Body and MindAs told to Nicole Audrey Spector I started experiencing shortness of breath in my late 20s. I went to several doctors over the years who all listened to my lungs and said they were clear. Eventually, I was diagnosed with asthma. Each healthcare provider prescribed me an inhaler and then sent me on my way.…
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10 Quiet Vibrators That Will Let You Play In Peace
Read More: 10 Quiet Vibrators That Will Let You Play In PeaceEver craved some pleasure time in a crowded home or hotel room with very thin walls? But youโre too busy worrying about the potential โwhatโs that buzzing sound?โ question? Yeah, traditional, buzzy vibrators sure know how to out a girl! *insert rolling eyes emoji*. Bet you wish you had one of these quiet vibrators right…
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Race Driver Fabienne Lanz Points Out The Key Elements To Her Success
Read More: Race Driver Fabienne Lanz Points Out The Key Elements To Her SuccessAs one of South Africaโs top female racing drivers, Fabienne Lanz has made a name for herself both locally and internationally, earning numerous accolades and becoming a driving champion. Life In The Fast Lane Fabienne spent her childhood in the vibrant cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria. However, it was during her teenage years that she…
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9 Great Hand Creams Thatโll Prevent Dry, Cracked Hands
Read More: 9 Great Hand Creams Thatโll Prevent Dry, Cracked HandsWith cooler temps comes the all-important practice of washing your hands regularly. It wards off diseases like colds and flu, for sure. But with frequent handwashing comes a new problem: dry, cracked and itchy hands. Enter: hand creams that restore moisture. How often should you wash your hands? Per the CDC, you should wash your…
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CogniSportยฎ
Read More: CogniSportยฎBy Bryan Hildebrand Senior Editor, Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals CogniSportยฎ is a unique combination of botanical extracts and nutrients that support cognitive function, mental focus, and overall visual health. The ingredients in CogniSportยฎ are well studied and have been found to provide tremendous benefits, including support for concentration, motivation, mental focus, and reaction time. In addition, CogniSportยฎ…
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At-Home Testing for Women by Women
Read More: At-Home Testing for Women by WomenBrittany Barreto, Ph.D., is a podcaster, an entrepreneur, and a molecular and human geneticist. (In other words, sheโs really smart.) Read her column here each month to learn about whatโs happening in the world of technology and innovation in womenโs health. Susan hadnโt felt like herself for months. She was exhausted, with a thick veil…
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Cellulite-Blasting Workout: 60-Minute Meltdown
Read More: Cellulite-Blasting Workout: 60-Minute MeltdownโIt started with dimpling on my upper thighs. Every year it got a little worse until my thighs and butt looked like an orange peel. I worked out and dieted but I couldnโt get rid of that darn cellulite โ no matter how hard I tried.โ Jenny is a 30-something stockbroker who hits the StairMaster…
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This Could Be Why We Are Obsessed With Soft-Launching New Partners on Social Media
Read More: This Could Be Why We Are Obsessed With Soft-Launching New Partners on Social MediaBetween cushioning (keeping your options open with multiple partners to soften the blow of heartbreak), ghosting (a partner suddenly going silent on you without an explanation) and zombying (a partner resurfacing after ghosting you for months), New Age dating is a minefield โ one that requires you to have a self-esteem made of steel. Phew!…
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Under Armour: Grind Now. Glory Later.
Read More: Under Armour: Grind Now. Glory Later.In a world that often celebrates instant success and overnight achievements, Under Armour stands tall as a brand that understands the true essence of greatness. Under Armourโs Grind Now. Glory Later. encapsulates the core values and spirit that define the brand. It is a call to action, an anthem that resonates with athletes and individuals…
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Can You Trust AI For Your Health? Hereโs What An Expert Thinks
Read More: Can You Trust AI For Your Health? Hereโs What An Expert ThinksSure, we donโt have a robot to make our beds (yet), but AI is alive and well in the world. Use it to proofread your writing, enhance your productivity and now, you can consult Dr Chatbot for health advice. ChatGPT, but make it for health Per a PWC report, โOne of AIโs biggest potential benefits…
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Why You Should Check For High Blood Pressure, Even If You Think Youโre Fine
Read More: Why You Should Check For High Blood Pressure, Even If You Think Youโre FineIn 2015, high blood pressure, or hypertension, caused an estimated 10.7 million deaths worldwide. Since then, its prevalence has grown from 25% to greater than 40%. Approximately 8.22 million South Africanย adults with no private health insurance have hypertension, according to a recent study. Thatโs too high. Your sneaky coffee addiction and having a tipple too…
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The 8 Greatest Smartwatches And Trackers To Elevate Your Health and Fitness
Read More: The 8 Greatest Smartwatches And Trackers To Elevate Your Health and FitnessSmartwatches are possibly essential to any healthy womanโs life. They track your steps (gotta hit that 10K a day), measure your sleep and feed you detailed info about your workouts. The science backs up smartwatches, too. Theyโre viable tools that can give healthcare providers robust data about a personโs health. And with tracking abilities that…
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7 Common Things That Make Your Vagina Smell Strange
Read More: 7 Common Things That Make Your Vagina Smell StrangeWhy does your vagina smell and what can you do about it? Dr Christine Kriel, aย qualified GP with special interests in womenโs health and holistic healing, gives us all the intimate detailsโฆ So, what should your vagina smell like? The way your vagina smells is highly individualised and influenced by a couple of different factors.…
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How HIV Affects Menopause and Menopause Affects HIV
Read More: How HIV Affects Menopause and Menopause Affects HIVWhen Vickie Lynn learned she was HIV positive in 1991 at the age of 21, she thought sheโd been given a death sentence. She certainly never imagined sheโd live long enough to see a milestone that affects women later in life โ menopause. Now 57 years old and solidly postmenopausal, Lynn still remembers how hard…
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How are Vaccines Made?
Read More: How are Vaccines Made?ย + Video transcript How Are Vaccines Made? Image of a large family seated around the Thanksgiving dinner table. Mom, at the head of the table, is talking Mom: Iโm so glad we could all be together for Thanksgiving this year! Emily, weโre especially glad to finally meet you. Sam has been gushing about you…
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En quรฉ forma el VIH afecta la menopausia y viceversa
Read More: En quรฉ forma el VIH afecta la menopausia y viceversaCuando Vickie Lynn recibiรณ resultados positivos del VIH en 1991, cuando tenรญa 21 aรฑos, pensรณ que le habรญan dado una sentencia de muerte. Ciertamente nunca imaginรณ que vivirรญa lo suficiente para ver un evento que afecta a las mujeres en etapas posteriores de sus vidas, la menopausia. Ahora que tiene 57 aรฑos y es posmenopรกusica,…
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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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Best Hydrating Foundations For Winter
Read More: Best Hydrating Foundations For WinterItโs no secret that winter can wreak havoc on your skin, drying it out and making it look listless and dull, whoโs got time for that? Blotchiness, oily patches, and flaky skin are all common signs of โdry face (insert eye-roll!)โ, and applying foundation to cover the damage can often accentuate things. Thankfully, weโve got…
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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 associateย 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 Clinicโs Center for Integrative Medicine, essential oils work through inhalation or through topical…
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The 15-Minute Pregnancy Workout You Can Do At Home
Read More: The 15-Minute Pregnancy Workout You Can Do At HomeJoanie Johnson, certified personal trainer and founder ofย Fit Pregnancy Clubย in New York City, says these exercises are safe for most pregnant womenโprovided you get your doctorโs okay. Time: 10 Minutes | Equipment: 2-4.5 kg Dumbbell | Good For: Total Body Instructions:ย Start with a five-minute warmup to get your heart rate up (march in place, step…
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My Endometrial Cancer Was Dismissed as Fibroids
Read More: My Endometrial Cancer Was Dismissed as FibroidsAs told to Erica Rimlinger In 2015, I was newly single, living in Atlanta, taking girls trips and working for a small company as a respiratory therapist when I was thrust into a financial decision that changed my life. The company I worked for decided it no longer needed to provide health insurance benefits for…
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What Is Medical Gaslighting? Hereโs How To Tell If Your Doctor Is Doing It To You
Read More: What Is Medical Gaslighting? Hereโs How To Tell If Your Doctor Is Doing It To YouGaslighting by medical professionals can have dangerous health consequences. Learn how to spot signs of medical gaslighting and take control. What Does Medical Gaslighting Look Like? Mallory San Nicolas was 29 and pregnant with her second son when she started having double vision. Her doctor blamed pregnancy-related hormone changes, saying sheโd see clearer postpartum. With…
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3 Tips for Finding a Healthcare Provider Who Specializes in Menopause
Read More: 3 Tips for Finding a Healthcare Provider Who Specializes in MenopauseEvery year, more than 1 million people with a uterus in the United States go through menopause. And, although itโs a transition that affects so many, itโs not always an easy one. Some will have no symptoms at all during the years leading up their last period and beyond. But others will need help managing…
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From Unconscious Eating To Intentional Wellness
Read More: From Unconscious Eating To Intentional WellnessWeโve all done it before โ eating on the go, snacking in front of one or more screens, indulging when weโre not hungry, and rushing through meals, itโs even become the norm to some. However, these are not harmless habits.In response, mindful eating has been gaining popularity in recent years as a way to cultivate…
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This 17-Day Eating Plan Will Help Get You Back In Shape
Read More: This 17-Day Eating Plan Will Help Get You Back In ShapeAre you feeling a little off track with your mid-year goals? Get ready to jumpstart your fitness journey and bid farewell to those stubborn kilograms. This 17-day slim-down plan from WHโs nutritional advisor will have you zipping up your cocktail dress in record time. This eating plan contains mostly whole, minimally processed foods, limiting processed,…
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How Your Skin Changes During Pregnancy, Per Experts
Read More: How Your Skin Changes During Pregnancy, Per ExpertsSkin changes during pregnancy might have you thinking about stretch marks, but things go way beyond that. โThe hormonal changes a woman goes through during the various stages of pregnancy may disrupt the skinโs delicate balance, resulting in anything from dehydration to breakouts and hyperpigmentation,โ explains Dr Judey Pretorius, a biomedical scientist. When pregnant, your…
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What Are Your Options for Facial Hair Removal?
Read More: What Are Your Options for Facial Hair Removal?Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Liotta, M.D. Have you looked in the mirror lately and noticed some facial hair you havenโt seen before? Or maybe that one recurring chin hair is now five recurring chin hairs? โMost women have some degree of facial hair, and genetics and hormonal fluctuations can play a role in how visible…
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Conversaciรณn sobre la salud: Preguntas para tu proveedor de servicios mรฉdicos sobre tu tratamiento del VIH
Read More: Conversaciรณn sobre la salud: Preguntas para tu proveedor de servicios mรฉdicos sobre tu tratamiento del VIHHan habido avances importantes de los tratamientos para el virus de inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) en la รบltima dรฉcada. Para mantenerte al tanto de los mรกs recientes tratamientos y avances, es importante tener una buena colaboraciรณn de trabajo con tu proveedor de servicios mรฉdicos (HCP, por sus siglas en inglรฉs). Hablamos con Jessica Zajesky, R.N., coordinadora…
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Energy fizzling? Ignite your energy with Nutri-B!
Read More: Energy fizzling? Ignite your energy with Nutri-B!Keeping up with lifeโs demands can get stressful, wouldnโt it be nice if you could give yourself a quick boost of energy when you need it most? Nutri-B Energy fizzies are your ticket to the vitality boost youโve been looking for, providing an instant energy boostย that will revitalise your mind and body, and get you…
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How To Get Salon-Quality Lashes At Home, From A Pro
Read More: How To Get Salon-Quality Lashes At Home, From A ProLash appointments can cost an arm and a leg and take time, even when they last a few weeks. But learning to do your lashes at home can reap many benefits: from saving time and money to having a clutch new skill up your sleeve! Lashes at home, explained First, know that there are different…
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The 54 Best Trendy Winter Coats And Jackets Of 2023
Read More: The 54 Best Trendy Winter Coats And Jackets Of 2023Wondering what the must-have trending winter jackets are this Autumn/Winter 2023 season? Youโre in luck, weโve got all the answers right here. And weโve done the hard work (online shopping) to bring you the latest and greatest currently on offer. When it comes to winter dressing, โbundling upโ and being warm is a first priority.…
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HearUSA Reframes the Way Clients Experience the Benefits of Better Hearing Care
Read More: HearUSA Reframes the Way Clients Experience the Benefits of Better Hearing CareLeading hearing care retailer HearUSA recently announced plans to open a number of groundbreaking Hearing Centers of the Future in 2023, beginning this month in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The first-of-its-kind center features both a HearAcademy Learning Center, where Hearing Care Professionals can receive ongoing education, and a Hearing Instrument Specialist (HIS) Apprentice Program, for…
