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Fast Facts: What Women Need to Know About Cardiovascular Disease
Read More: Fast Facts: What Women Need to Know About Cardiovascular DiseaseSeptember is National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month Medically reviewed by Nieca Goldberg, M.D. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the no. 1 cause of death in women in the U.S. But only 44 out of 100 women know that CVD is their biggest risk. Knowing the signs and symptoms of CVD and when to talk to…
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5 Heart Disease Risk Factors Every Woman Needs To Know About
Read More: 5 Heart Disease Risk Factors Every Woman Needs To Know AboutSeptember is Heart Awareness Month. Heart disease and strokes are the second highest cause of death in South Africa (only HIV can beat this killer!), so this is definitely something we canโt brush off. A healthy heart literally is a matter of life and death. While weโre all aware that to have a healthy heart,…
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Women Who Have Never Smoked Can Get Lung Cancer
Read More: Women Who Have Never Smoked Can Get Lung CancerMedically reviewed by Jenn Duke, M.D. + Infographic text Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S.ย More women than men get lung cancer. In 2023, more than 120,000 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed in women, compared with 117,550 in men Why are women at higher risk of…
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Clinically Speaking: What Are the Surgical Treatments for Fibroids?
Read More: Clinically Speaking: What Are the Surgical Treatments for Fibroids?Espaรฑol Uterine fibroids are so common that 8 out of 10 women will develop them before they reach age 50. These non-cancerous growths generally arenโt considered dangerous and some fibroids cause no symptoms at all. But depending on their size, place and number, fibroids can cause complications or symptoms such as pelvic pain, bladder issues…
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Conversaciรณn sobre la salud: ยฟQuรฉ son los tratamientos quirรบrgicos para fibromas?
Read More: Conversaciรณn sobre la salud: ยฟQuรฉ son los tratamientos quirรบrgicos para fibromas?Los fibromas uterinos son tan frecuentes que 8 de cada 10 mujeres los tendrรกn antes de cumplir 50 aรฑos. Estas protuberancias no cancerosas generalmente no se consideran peligrosas y algunos fibromas no causan sรญntomas. Pero dependiendo de su tamaรฑo, lugar y cantidad, los fibromas pueden causar complicaciones o sรญntomas tales como dolor pรฉlvico, problemas de…
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Chรฉrie โ A Bold and Colourful New Fragrance by Kate Spade
Read More: Chรฉrie โ A Bold and Colourful New Fragrance by Kate SpadeA colorful and dynamic story unfolds in Spring 2023 with the launch of Kate Spade New Yorkโs newest fragrance. Itโs affectionately titled Chรฉrie. โSweetheartโ or โDearestโ in French, this fresh new fragrance takes Kate Spade New Yorkโs joyful spirit to Paris with a scent and bottle design inspired by the dynamics of pop art. Chรฉrie…
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For Nearly a Year, Doctorโs Dismissed My Bladder Cancer Symptoms as UTIs
Read More: For Nearly a Year, Doctorโs Dismissed My Bladder Cancer Symptoms as UTIsAs told to Nicole Audrey Spector In 2013, I was at an amusement park with my family when I started experiencing sudden and frequent urges to urinate and a burning sensation when I peed. At first I chalked it up to getting older. I figured, โWell, maybe things arenโt working as well as they used…
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7 Local Getaways In South Africa To Really Rest And Rejuvenate
Read More: 7 Local Getaways In South Africa To Really Rest And RejuvenateIf you are feeling overwhelmed or overworked, let go of the anxiety and stress and allow yourself to unplug with these local getaways in South Africa that double up as healing holidays. Weโve all become more aware of the interconnectedness to ourselves and our well-being. Travelling for rejuvenation is medicine for our bodies, minds, and…
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Women Can Get HIV, Too. Thatโs Why They Need to Get Tested for HIV.
Read More: Women Can Get HIV, Too. Thatโs Why They Need to Get Tested for HIV.Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a type of virus that attacks your bodyโs immune system, leaving you more at risk for infections. It can be spread by coming into contact with someone elseโs infected blood or body fluids. Some people may wonder if women can get HIV. And the answer is yes. One in 4…
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After Being Sexually Assaulted, I Started Taking PrEP โ and I Plan to Be on It for Life
Read More: After Being Sexually Assaulted, I Started Taking PrEP โ and I Plan to Be on It for LifeAs told to Nicole Audrey Spector In 2020, I met a man and invited him over for tea. We were attracted to one another and I was prepared to have sex with him. Once we started making out, I took out a condom. He refused to put it on, pinned me down on the bed…
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Hashimotoโs Disease 101
Read More: Hashimotoโs Disease 101I was on a morning walk getting my steps in when I passed a car window and my reflection stopped me in my tracks. My face was pale, puffy and round, shining like the moon in the early rays of the sun. My hands flew to my neck, which looked swollen. I felt around, nothing…
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Exactly How To Seduce Your Man In 7 Easy Steps
Read More: Exactly How To Seduce Your Man In 7 Easy StepsMen love to be seduced. Since men generally have the burden of seduction, turning the tables on him can make him feel wanted and attractive while you get to experience your own, more active, erotic energy. Hereโs how to seduce your man! Get straight to the point Men are often concerned about โreading the signals…
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This Plant-Based Cheesecake Is Delectable And Easy To Make
Read More: This Plant-Based Cheesecake Is Delectable And Easy To MakeTrying out your hand at vegan dessert? Look no further than this plant-based cheesecake thatโll satisfy your cravings. Chef SJ from the Fairview Goatshed Restaurant shares his all-time favourite vegan recipe: a mouth-watering cheesecake. Prepare to be amazed! The key ingredient that makes this plant-based cheesecake work, aside from the Fairview plant-based cream cheese (yip…
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How To Use Rosemary Oil To Grow Stronger, Healthier Hair, According to Experts
Read More: How To Use Rosemary Oil To Grow Stronger, Healthier Hair, According to ExpertsHair oilsย could have a variety of benefits. They canย moisturize your scalpย and hair follicles, promote hair growth and reduce the chances of hair falling out. But that isnโt allโsome hair oils, like rosemary oil, even have therapeutic benefits, helping alleviate irritated scalp skin and reducingย flaky dandruff. Basically, theyโll make your hair look healthier and stronger overall.…
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Squats 101: Save Your Knees and Lower Back
Read More: Squats 101: Save Your Knees and Lower BackQ: A trainer told me that you should never let your knees to go past your toes during squatting. I have a hard time keeping my knees from going forward when I squat. Is there something I can do? The claim that your knees should never travel past your toes has been highly overstated by…
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Fire Up The Braai For This Peri Peri Chicken With Crรจma
Read More: Fire Up The Braai For This Peri Peri Chicken With CrรจmaHeritage Day is this weekend and you know what that means โ itโs time to fire up the braai! South Africans sure know how to create bold and flavourful dishes and we have just the recipe to serve up some serious flavour! Say hello to the Krazy Kiwi Peri Peri Braai Chicken With Crรจma โ…
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25 Surprising Foods That Taste Amazing On The Braai
Read More: 25 Surprising Foods That Taste Amazing On The BraaiโOpen-flame cooking enhances the flavour of fruits and vegetables by concentrating and caramelising their natural sugars,โ says Judith Fertig, co-author of 300 Big and Bold Barbecue and Grilling Recipes. Give fruits and veggies a very light brush of oil, then stick them on the braai over medium to high heat, turning as soon as grid…
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The Power of Conversation in a Noisy World
Read More: The Power of Conversation in a Noisy WorldIn todayโs bustling world, conversations are at the core of human interaction. We share stories, exchange ideas, and connect with one another through the art of communication. Yet, for those with hearing loss, this simple act can become a formidable challenge, one that jeopardizes social connections and overall well-being. Imagine a restaurant filled with the…
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Cover Star, New Issue, September/October 2023 Issue, Weight Loss, Weight Loss Issue, Winnie Harlow, Women's Health South AfricaWhy Weโre Crazy About The September/October 2023 Issue
Read More: Why Weโre Crazy About The September/October 2023 IssueThe craze to look perfect has become wilder, perhaps since the advent of social media. Letโs face it, being inundated with (sometimes) photoshopped-to-death images of high school friends or acquaintances seeming like theyโre winning at life and smashing their body goals is enough to leave anyone green with envy! Weโre here to preach losing weight…
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Millions of Women Struggle With PCOS In South Africa, So Letโs Unpack It
Read More: Millions of Women Struggle With PCOS In South Africa, So Letโs Unpack ItThat overwhelming frustration and anger that feels like it comes out of nowhere, but could probably be related to the inexplicable seven kilograms of weight youโve just picked up this past year; a menstrual cycle with a mind of its ownโฆ also, what is up with these nipple hairs? If this sounds like a page…
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Sore Muscles? For Pain Relief, Avoid NSAIDs
Read More: Sore Muscles? For Pain Relief, Avoid NSAIDsQ: I get very sore after my leg workouts. Sometimes itโs so bad I find it hard to get around. Is it OK to take ibuprofen to help reduce the pain? A: As a general rule, I advise against taking ibuprofen, or any type of non-steroidal inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen works by blocking an enzyme…
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10 Reasons Why Upgrading Your Smartwatch Matters
Read More: 10 Reasons Why Upgrading Your Smartwatch MattersFeeling stuck with your trusty X2000 smartwatch from way back when? Well, hold onto your wristbands because weโve got 10 irresistible reasons to upgrade!ย I can practically hear your inner sceptic saying, โAnother upgrade? Seriously?โ But let me tell you, I recently got my hands (or should I say, my wrist) on the Garmin Epix…
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You Need To Make This Yummy Cauliflower Recipe With A South African Twist
Read More: You Need To Make This Yummy Cauliflower Recipe With A South African TwistLooking for a delicious cauliflower recipe with some South African flair? Youโve come to the right place because this recipe delivers all of that goodness in spades! READ MORE: Try These Veggie Sosaties Even Meat Lovers Will Love This recipe is from Mokgadi Itswengโs debut cookbook, Veggielicious, and itโs a cookbook worth investing in. Filled…
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12 FaceTime Sex Positions That Will Take Your LDR To Another Level
Read More: 12 FaceTime Sex Positions That Will Take Your LDR To Another LevelFaceTime sex (while fun) can be also super awkward, especially if youโre not used toย video chat sex. Like, how do you know where to angle the camera? Should you use your phone or your laptop? Is it better to point the camera toward your face or your ~downstairs~ area? All valid questions. To start: โRemind…
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Tech Solutions for Chronic Pain
Read More: Tech Solutions for Chronic PainBrittany 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. For years I thought I had weak wrists. Sure, pushups and downward-facing dogs were…
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Hereโs How Better With Balance Influencer Michaela Mallett Healed Her Relationship With Food
Read More: Hereโs How Better With Balance Influencer Michaela Mallett Healed Her Relationship With FoodHealing your relationship with food while trying to lose weight is no easy task. Just ask influencer Michaela Mallett, whoโs known for her healthy eating hacks on Insta. She managed to heal her eating habits and shed 22kg in the process. Hereโs how. The gain When Michaela Mallett, 28, signed up to study culinary arts,…
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SUPER HORIZONTAL BENCH PRESS
Read More: SUPER HORIZONTAL BENCH PRESSThe Panatta Super Horizontal Bench Press is a specific machine for the training of anterior muscles of the chest, that reproduces the pushing movement of the upper limbs in a lying position on a flat bench. Compared to the execution with free weights, the exercise performed on the Super Horizontal Bench Press has the dual…
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3x Ms. Olympia Andrea Shaw:
Read More: 3x Ms. Olympia Andrea Shaw:Classic Shawn 10 Questions With Shawn Ray Sponsored by MUTANT 1. Letโs get right to it โฆ!!! We are two months away from the Ms. Olympia this November in Orlando, Florida, and youโre a three-time defending champion. That said, share with us what if anything youโd be trying to improve, change or fix by showtime.…
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Under Armour Levels Up Menlyn Mall With โNew Houseโ Store
Read More: Under Armour Levels Up Menlyn Mall With โNew Houseโ StoreUnder Armour, the global leader in performance athletic footwear and apparel, recently unveiled its refreshed and reimagined store at Menlyn Mall in Pretoria, South Africa. The official opening, which took place on September 16th, ushered in a new era of athleticism, innovation and community engagement. Under Armour is all about helping people push themselves to…
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This Crunchy, Buttery Macadamia Nut Pie Is So Satisfying
Read More: This Crunchy, Buttery Macadamia Nut Pie Is So SatisfyingFun fact for you: while macadamia nuts hail from Australia, South Africa is the largest producer of macadamia nuts in the world. To celebrate, why not make this crunchy and buttery macadamia nut pie? South Africa has much to be proud of in terms of macadamia nut production. The sector employs nearly 30,000 people across…
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KRANK3Dยฎ
Read More: KRANK3DยฎBy Bryan Hildebrand Senior Editor,ย Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals ย KRANK3Dยฎย pushes the boundaries of nitric oxide production andย is designed to take advantage of the pre-workout window of opportunity to accelerate muscle growth. Hi-Techโsย KRANK3Dยฎย utilizes a Hi-Tech proprietary compoundย โ Citrulline Silicate (Nitro Rxยฎ)ย โ which is the strongest nitric oxide (NO) compound ever developed!ย KRANK3Dยฎย utilizes the novel approach called Arginase Inhibition!ย Thisย Hi-Techย exclusive technologyย leaves…
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To Change Your Life, Believe In YOU!
Read More: To Change Your Life, Believe In YOU!By Shannon Dey Although the path may seem tough and the road may seem long, BELIEVE in your ability to do what it takes to succeed. We have all heard the mantras a million times with their cheerful message of success, โBelieve and Achieveโ or โBelieve in Yourself and Anything is Possible.โ However, more often…
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Experience The Audacious Charm Of โRose Passionโ by Jimmy Choo
Read More: Experience The Audacious Charm Of โRose Passionโ by Jimmy ChooGlobal luxury house Jimmy Choo has unveiled the latest addition to its fragrance repertoire, Rose Passion. A beautifully rich scent evocative of the glamour, confidence and audacious sense of playfulness inherent to the brand, this new fragrance captures the essence of Jimmy Choo. The inspiration Inspired by the eternal allure of the French Riviera โ…
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Meet Makori Mosiuoa Of Nahla Sleepwear
Read More: Meet Makori Mosiuoa Of Nahla SleepwearWe recently attended the HMC Homemade Art Fair, held at Melrose Arch in Johannesburg and met many women who create beautiful things with their hands, while guided by their hearts. Much has been written about the benefits of supporting local businesses โ such as the fact that small businesses form the backbone of any economy…
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For World Alzheimerโs Month, the Link Between Hearing Health and Cognitive Health is Crucial
Read More: For World Alzheimerโs Month, the Link Between Hearing Health and Cognitive Health is CrucialOver the summer, at the Alzheimerโs Association International Conference in Amsterdam, researchers presented a new study that indicated hearing aids could reduce the risk of cognitive health decline by roughly half in older adults, particularly among those with other risk factors for dementia. Experts called the three-year study of the long-term cognitive effects of wearing…
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Support for Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Read More: Support for Patients With Metastatic Breast CancerThis resource was created with support from Merck.
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Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About OB-GYN Robotic-Assisted Surgery
Read More: Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About OB-GYN Robotic-Assisted SurgeryAbout 1 in 4 surgeries in women in the United States involve obstetric-gynecologic (OB-GYN) procedures. That means you might find yourself needing to have one of these surgeries at some point in your life. But did you know some of them are done using robotics? More than 876,000 robotic-assisted surgeries were performed in the U.S.…
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Dive Into Luxury With The New Tissot 40mm Seastar 1000 Quartz
Read More: Dive Into Luxury With The New Tissot 40mm Seastar 1000 QuartzTissot proudly unveils a new 40mm edition in the stylish and high-performance Seastar 1000 collection of sports watches. This highly versatile case size caters to both men and women seeking a chic and bold timepiece that seamlessly transitions from day to night, all while ensuring exceptional technical performance. READ MORE: An Iconic Crisp Fruity Fragrance…
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This Is Why Youโre Starving After An Intense Day At The Office
Read More: This Is Why Youโre Starving After An Intense Day At The OfficeCan you barely make it through the door after a day at work without nose-diving into a bowl of hummus? You may think itโs boredom orย stress levelsย making your appetite surge after an intense day in the office, but research shows that mental exhaustion can be just as appetite-inducing as physical work. Studies, such as a…
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Everything You Need To Know About Levelling Up Your Netball Game
Read More: Everything You Need To Know About Levelling Up Your Netball GameNetball, the girlsโ go-to sport, has come a long way. From being the extra-curricular activity you loved at school, to the investment in netball has seen the emergence of professionalism in the sport. Now, pro netball spans multiple watch-worthy leagues here in SA and beyond. Itโs also a great way to stay active, even though…
