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Period Products Are Not Tested Using Real Blood. (Yes. You Read That Right.)
Read More: Period Products Are Not Tested Using Real Blood. (Yes. You Read That Right.)In 2020, a period product company used red liquid to show how absorbent their sanitary pads are in a TV commercial. It was the first time a mainstream company in the U.S. swapped the typical blue liquid for red to represent period blood. After the advertisement aired, some people took to social media to applaud…
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Exactly How To Train For A Handstand Or Pull-Up, Per Experts
Read More: Exactly How To Train For A Handstand Or Pull-Up, Per ExpertsWe reckon there’s been a time when you envied the women nailing handstands on your feed, or you’ve oggled at someone effortlessly bashing out pull-ups at the gym. The good news: these gymnastics-based movements not only deliver body benefits but are totally doable! Here, how to train for a handstand or pull-up, step by step.…
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This Is EXACTLY What Men Think… During Sex
Read More: This Is EXACTLY What Men Think… During SexEver wondered what goes through his mind during sex? We got the answers from local men and asked the Men’s Health team for advice on what you can do to make it better for your guy. On… Sex in The Shower What he’s thinking: “This is… Uhm, how do you… This is harder than it…
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Here’s How To Spot Secret Addictions And Tips To Break The Cycle
Read More: Here’s How To Spot Secret Addictions And Tips To Break The CycleImagine a typical “addict.” What comes to mind? Perhaps someone staggering down the street clutching a wine bottle, or maybe someone staying up late, glued to their Instagram feed? More often, it’s the first image that strikes. Yet, this portrayal of addiction, focusing on the most extreme cases, misses a broader, more inclusive picture. Addiction…
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Everything To Know About Double Cleansing – And Which Products To Use
Read More: Everything To Know About Double Cleansing – And Which Products To UseAt the core of the double cleansing philosophy, one idea stands out: cleaning your face at the end of the day takes commitment. While you might lazily sit with a pack of wipes and slough off make-up while watching House Of The Dragon, we have some uncomfortable news for you: it’s not enough. Here’s why…
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This Scalable HIIT Workout Will Be Your New Go-To For All-Over Gains
Read More: This Scalable HIIT Workout Will Be Your New Go-To For All-Over GainsLooking for a low-intensity scalable HIIT workout that works for beginners and advanced fitness enthusiasts? Look no further than this workout, which prioritises speed over power for all-over toning and of course, hitting those heart rate goals. What exactly is HIIT? Essentially interval training on speed, HIIT involves bursts of flat-out exertion alternating with rest…
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The Ripple Effect: How Community Support Creates Waves of Growth and Healing
Read More: The Ripple Effect: How Community Support Creates Waves of Growth and HealingRecovery is a profoundly personal process, but the strength of shared experiences and mutual support often augments it. The role of community support in this context becomes particularly pronounced for those navigating the challenges of addiction. The Role of Community in Recovery Groups such as AA Meetings Rochester epitomize the concept of a communal journey towards…
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5 High-Carb Fruits—And How Adding Protein Or Fat Helps Blood Sugar
Read More: 5 High-Carb Fruits—And How Adding Protein Or Fat Helps Blood SugarThere are *so* many reasons to love fruits. These nutrient-rich foods pack in plenty of vitamins, minerals, fibre and phytonutrients—necessary for keeping your body functioning at an optimal level. And, many contain antioxidants like polyphenols, also, that help ward off cancer and keep your body healthy. But here’s the thing: Eating endless fruit isn’t a zero-sum…
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La conexión entre adultos jóvenes y el cáncer de colon
Read More: La conexión entre adultos jóvenes y el cáncer de colonEnglish Jill MacDonald, embajadora de Fight Colorectal Cancer [Lucha contra el cáncer colorrectal], tenía 37 años cuando le diagnosticaron cáncer colorrectal (también conocido como cáncer de colon) de etapa 4 en 2015. “He lidiado con esto desde hace más de nueve años”, dijo MacDonald. “Me he sometido a un número inimaginable de tratamientos de quimioterapia,…
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Free Bleeding: Why Some Menstruators Are Ditching Period Products
Read More: Free Bleeding: Why Some Menstruators Are Ditching Period ProductsWhoever said you can’t wear white after Labor Day didn’t have periods. For some of us, you can’t wear white — ever. At least not comfortably without feeling like Carrie at the prom. That time of the month usually calls for a look only Morticia Addams could love: solid black pants to disguise any leaks…
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Tyla On The Self-Care Routine That Keeps Her At The Top Of Her Game
Read More: Tyla On The Self-Care Routine That Keeps Her At The Top Of Her GameFrom wanting a bigger bum but being unwilling to do squats [chuckles] to missing her mom’s food, the world’s favourite pop sensation right now – Tyla if we must spell it out for ya – shared some of the self-care practices that keep her grounded. Given her arduous travel schedule, and the fact that she’s…
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Here’s Why We Love Our Cover Search Partners (And Why You’ll Be Obsessed Too)
Read More: Here’s Why We Love Our Cover Search Partners (And Why You’ll Be Obsessed Too)From stylish fitness watches to glam make-up, trendy cups to captivating scents, these brands are teaming up with Women’s Health to find our next Cover Star. They represent EVERYTHING we hope to see in our contestants and we’re thrilled to have them join us on this exciting campaign. The #WHCoverSearch isn’t just about a fit…
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This One-Dumbbell Workout Is Perfect For Home Or A Packed Gym
Read More: This One-Dumbbell Workout Is Perfect For Home Or A Packed GymWhether you’re in a packed gym and could only find one lonely dumbbell or if you’re working with a sparsely-stocked home gym, there’s a lot you can accomplish with this one-dumbbell workout. Using just one piece of equipment doesn’t mean you can’t get a good workout. In fact, when you’re short on time, stuck at…
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3 Hand Exercises You Should Try If You’ve Got Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Read More: 3 Hand Exercises You Should Try If You’ve Got Carpal Tunnel SyndromeThat nonstop pounding on the keyboard all day may help you get ahead, career-wise (assuming what you’re typing so frenetically is still intelligible) but it’s tough on the digits. Those tiny keystroke movements don’t seem like much, but all the repetition can bring the pain to your fingers and wrists. And once you do the…
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Why Trojan Is The Perfect Fit For Cover Search
Read More: Why Trojan Is The Perfect Fit For Cover SearchCover Search 2024 is officially underway and the entries are streaming in (and may we add how downright stunning each entrant is!). We’re on the hunt for that perfect blend of health, fitness and inspiration to grace the November/December 2024 cover of Women’s Health. And to make this campaign (#WHCoverStar) truly special, we’ve partnered with…
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6 Delicious Winter Soup Recipes – Plus Sides!
Read More: 6 Delicious Winter Soup Recipes – Plus Sides!Temperatures are dropping, socks are getting thicker and you’re suddenly finding you need an extra blanket on your bed at night. Winter is here, and it brings with it more time snuggled up indoors, endless cups of tea and, of course, bowls of steaming soup. There’s no better side for soup than fresh bread, so…
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The Connection Between Young Adults and Colon Cancer
Read More: The Connection Between Young Adults and Colon CancerJill MacDonald, now an ambassador for Fight Colorectal Cancer, was 37 years old when she was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer (also known as colon cancer) in 2015. “I have been dealing with this for over nine years now,” MacDonald said. “I have been through an unimaginable number of chemotherapy treatments, radiation, surgeries, procedures…
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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: The Female Orgasm Is Elusive — But Not Unattainable
Read More: Good Sex with Emily Jamea: The Female Orgasm Is Elusive — But Not UnattainableEmily 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. The female orgasm has long been a topic of intrigue and — unfortunately — confusion. Despite being a pleasurable experience, many women or people with female genitals find it elusive,…
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Food, Fitness & Family: How Zinhle Masango Juggles It All
Read More: Food, Fitness & Family: How Zinhle Masango Juggles It AllThis two-time award-winning fitness influencer, certified nutritionist, mom, Kellogg’s ambassador and corporate hun (seriously, how does she do it all?) is giving us the inside scoop on what it really means to be fit, mentally balanced and taking care of yourself in today’s hustle. Plus, did we mention Zee’s all about authenticity? We’re obsessed. Quick…
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5 Hacks To Boost Your Running Performance With Reebok’s FloatZig 1
Read More: 5 Hacks To Boost Your Running Performance With Reebok’s FloatZig 1Running isn’t just about endurance and speed. It’s about joy, creativity, and sometimes, a little bit of mischief. In celebration of the joy of the run, Reebok launched its Running Hacks global campaign for the new FloatZig 1. “The FloatZig 1 running shoes offer industry-leading performance and energy return, suited for even the most elite…
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Every South African Female Athlete Qualified For The 2024 Olympics – So Far
Read More: Every South African Female Athlete Qualified For The 2024 Olympics – So FarAs of the time of writing, there are precisely 71 days to go until our South African athletes fly the flag and represent the country at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Every competitive athlete has the event firmly in their sights and is working hard to put their best efforts forward. Read on to…
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Get A Full-Body Workout In Just 15 Minutes With Only 2 Household Items
Read More: Get A Full-Body Workout In Just 15 Minutes With Only 2 Household ItemsLooking to squeeze in a workout but feeling like you’re running low on time? We know the feeling all too well. Meet Angelique van den Linde – Fitfluencer, Legallyfit trainer, lawyer and mom of two. She’s got the ultimate routine for those jam-packed days. In just 15 minutes, she’s about to whip you into shape…
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5 Women’s Health and Beauty Products Made by Women
Read More: 5 Women’s Health and Beauty Products Made by WomenMay 12-18 is National Women’s Health Week. As the saying goes, behind every great company is a great woman. Or we should say, a lot of great women. Nearly 4 out of 10 businesses in the U.S. are owned by women. These women-owned businesses employ more than 12 million people and generate $2.7 trillion a…
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Thanks to TikTok, I Was Able to Afford the Anti-Obesity Medication That Changed My Life
Read More: Thanks to TikTok, I Was Able to Afford the Anti-Obesity Medication That Changed My LifeAs told to Jacquelyne Froeber When my sister turned 13, I bought her a ring that said, “I hope you dance.” I cried the first time I heard that song. The lyrics said everything I wanted for my sister. I want her to be confident and strong. I want her to take chances and live…
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With Obesity on the Rise, Why Are Treatments So Hard to Get?
Read More: With Obesity on the Rise, Why Are Treatments So Hard to Get?When Oprah Winfrey announced in late 2023 that she’s taking weight-loss medication, it raised a lot of questions: Which drug is she taking? How long will she take it? What role should medicines play in reducing obesity? How to pay for the drug was not likely a concern for the billionaire media mogul. But for…
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Survey Says: We’re Not Talking About STIs
Read More: Survey Says: We’re Not Talking About STIsLet’s talk about sex. OK, now that we got your attention, we mean sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Wait, don’t go! We get it. No one wants to think about STIs, but rates have increased in recent years. That means, if you’re having sex you’re at risk. In our new survey of women and people assigned…
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Give Your Salad A Winter Makeover With This Butternut And Beetroot Recipe
Read More: Give Your Salad A Winter Makeover With This Butternut And Beetroot RecipeWho says salads are only for summer? Loaded with roasted butternut and beetroot, toasted almonds, basil and a sprinkling of feta (optional), this salad will keep you happy and warm throughout the chilly months — and when summer swings around again, you can simply let the roasted veggies and nuts cool down before serving the salad.…
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Unlock Athletic Excellence With The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3: Your Ultimate Sports Companion
Read More: Unlock Athletic Excellence With The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3: Your Ultimate Sports CompanionUnlock your athletic potential with HUAWEI’s latest powerhouse, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3, now hitting the shelves in South Africa. This high-performance smartwatch features an ultra-thin design, a robust square-faced display and an expansive 1.82-inch screen, perfect for tracking your training with precision and clarity. With the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3, experience the next level…
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COPD 101
Read More: COPD 101Everyone gets a cough or feels winded from time to time (thanks, stairs). But symptoms that linger and get worse are a sign of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a group of diseases that block airflow and create breathing-related problems. Without proper diagnosis and treatment, COPD can lead to severe lung damage and…
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Family Planning with a Chronic Health Condition
Read More: Family Planning with a Chronic Health ConditionErica Lemons knew her path to motherhood wasn’t going to be easy. But she wasn’t going to let her chronic health condition stop her from getting pregnant. “My doctor told me to talk to him before I got pregnant because of possible complications, so that’s the first thing I did,” she said. Lemons quickly learned…
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What’s Up With The Carnivore Diet Everyone’s Talking About?
Read More: What’s Up With The Carnivore Diet Everyone’s Talking About?For meat lovers, typical diets can seem like such a drag (load up on veggies, opt for healthy fats, limit big juicy steaks and bacon, etc.). So when a diet actually encourages you to eat as much meat as possible, it might seem too good to be true. That’s the case with the carnivore diet, the newest eating trend…
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How MS Affects the Body
Read More: How MS Affects the Body+ Flipbook text Slide 1 How MS Affects the Body MS affects everyone differently and can impact many parts of the body Slide 2 Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system, which is made up of the brain and spinal cord. MS happens when the immune system attacks the myelin…
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8 Ways To Build Stronger Thighs
Read More: 8 Ways To Build Stronger ThighsThe power of being able to build strong thighs lies in the ability to move better. Think about how much you walk around, trek up and down stairs, and go from sitting to standing all day. Every single one of those movements will become easier the more you work out your legs, particularly your thighs,…
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5 Reasons Why We Love The Garmin Descent G1 Solar – Ocean Edition Smartwatch
Read More: 5 Reasons Why We Love The Garmin Descent G1 Solar – Ocean Edition SmartwatchIf you’re a born mermaid or outdoor enthusiast, then we have the must-have adventure accessory for you: Garmin Descent™ G1 Solar – Ocean Edition. Not only does this diving computer boast an array of incredible features, but it’s also crafted with a deep commitment to environmental responsibility. Love! “We are proud to unveil our first-ever…
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How To Do The Coital Alignment Technique For A Next-Level Clitoral Orgasm
Read More: How To Do The Coital Alignment Technique For A Next-Level Clitoral OrgasmNewsflash: Most people with vaginas report that they can’t have an orgasm from penetrative sex alone. Nearly 37 percent say they need some form of clitoral stimulation to get there—and another 36 percent say that clitoral stimulation makes their orgasms feel better, according to one 2018 study published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy. While you can always use a…
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8 Types of Migraine Attacks
Read More: 8 Types of Migraine AttacksMedically reviewed by Rashmi B. Halker Singh, M.D., FAHS, FAAN + Infographic text 39 million people in the U.S. have migraine disease – and it’s 3x more common in women than men. Most people with the disease get 2-4 migraine attacks/month on average. Types of migraine Migraine without aura This is sometimes called common migraine…
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The Beginners Guide To Foam Rolling Correctly
Read More: The Beginners Guide To Foam Rolling CorrectlyFoam rolling – or “self-myofascial release” – will ease tension as you roll muscles over a foam cylinder. How it works: the pressure softens, lengthens and realigns the fascia, promoting muscle relaxation. Not only does it feel amazing, but it also helps break up knots and reduces the risk of injury. Check out these three…
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5 Things to Do Instead of Doom Scrolling
Read More: 5 Things to Do Instead of Doom ScrollingMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. When it comes to social media and mental health, it’s complicated. At times, the constant stream of videos, posts, stories and reels can be fun (shout out to all the pets on TikTok), and research shows that social media can sometimes help people feel connected and even reduce stress.…
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15-Minute One-Pan Chicken With Green Beans In Tomato Sauce
Read More: 15-Minute One-Pan Chicken With Green Beans In Tomato SauceWe’ve all been there – scrambling for a recipe when the lights go out (hello old friend, #loadshedding). Forget takeout and frozen meals – fire up the gas burner, grab a pot and let’s get cooking. This hearty chicken braise recipe packs in all the flavours – tomatoes, green beans, garlic and white wine –…
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21 Gifts To Give Mom The Extra Dose Of Love She Needs This Year
Read More: 21 Gifts To Give Mom The Extra Dose Of Love She Needs This YearReminder, reminder: Mother’s Day is around the corner! While we know that no single gift will ever repay your mom for all that she’s given you over the years, we also know that nothing screams “I love you“, “you’re special” and “I’m sorry for all the grief I ever caused you“, quite like a warm,…
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Experience The Ultimate Snow Holiday With Club Med
Read More: Experience The Ultimate Snow Holiday With Club MedWith over 70 years of expertise in crafting all-inclusive mountain holidays, Club Med stand out as the leaders. From the peaks of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps to the sweeping vistas of China, North America, and Japan, Club Med offers 22 resorts nestled amidst snow-capped mountains. Each one promises exciting activities, catering to the…
