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How to Deal with Bladder Leakage During and After Pregnancy
Read More: How to Deal with Bladder Leakage During and After PregnancyThis educational resource was sponsored by Poise, a brand of Kimberly-Clark. Other Kimberly-Clark brands include Depend and Thinx for All Leaks. Medically reviewed by Lauri Romanzi, M.D., MScPH, FACOG, FURPS + Infographic text More than 4 in 10 pregnant people experience bladder leakage (urinary incontinence). Most pregnancy-related bladder leakage will go away within 3-6 months…
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Did You Know There Are Different Types of Bladder Leakage?
Read More: Did You Know There Are Different Types of Bladder Leakage?This educational resource was sponsored by Poise, a brand of Kimberly-Clark. Other Kimberly-Clark brands include Depend and Thinx for All Leaks. Poise and Depend are registered trademarks of Kimberly-Clark. Thinx for All Leaks is a trademark of Kimberly-Clark. + Flipbook text Slide 1 Did You Know There Are Different Types of Bladder Leakage? Slide…
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The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Understanding HIV – Let’s Get to Know the Facts
Read More: The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Understanding HIV – Let’s Get to Know the FactsWe partnered with The Great Girlfriends Show to answer some important questions about HIV. Our expert guest, Ada Stewart, M.D., FAAFP, answers some common questions: How HIV diagnosis and treatment has changed over the past few decades The myths about HIV — and the truths we all need to know Protection and the information we…
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Are You at Risk for Heart Disease?
Read More: Are You at Risk for Heart Disease?+ Infographic text Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the U.S. What is heart disease? Heart disease includes many different conditions that affect the heart and its structures, like veins and arteries. The most common type of heart disease in women is coronary artery disease What increases your risk for heart disease? …
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Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About High Triglycerides
Read More: Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About High TriglyceridesMost cholesterol tests will usually measure triglycerides, but they aren’t a type of cholesterol. However, triglycerides are related to the two types of cholesterol: LDL and HDL. Like cholesterol, triglycerides are types of lipids (or fats) that travel through the blood to perform essential functions in the body. And, like LDL cholesterol, high levels of…
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These Unusual PMS Symptom Treatments Actually Work – Minus Painkillers
Read More: These Unusual PMS Symptom Treatments Actually Work – Minus PainkillersIf you’re like most people with ovaries on earth, you have a hate-hate relationship with PMS. Seriously, what’s to like about premenstrual syndrome, with its ugly calling cards: mood swings, bloating, uncontrollable food cravings and irrational crying fits? The worst part? We’ve mostly been taught that PMS symptom treatments start with hot water bottles and…
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Can Castor Oil Really Help Your Eyelashes Grow? Dermatologists Weigh In
Read More: Can Castor Oil Really Help Your Eyelashes Grow? Dermatologists Weigh InBetween the dexterity needed to apply false eyelashes and the cost of lash extensions, it’s easy to understand the appeal of using castor oil for eyelash growth. The common lash serum alternative costs roughly R100 for a hefty bottle and is as easy to apply as mascara. The idea that castor oil can improve your natural eyelashes may seem like wishful thinking,…
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Your Easy 10K Training Plan And Tips To Crush It In Just 6 Weeks
Read More: Your Easy 10K Training Plan And Tips To Crush It In Just 6 WeeksSo, you’ve aced a 5K and now want to work toward crushing a 10K race? Well, having an easy training plan and expert-approved tips makes it SO much easier to cross that finish line. Ready to get started? This plan, designed by running coach Kim Maxwell, is for beginners so no need to feel intimidated. The…
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These Gingerbread “Ice Cream” Sandwiches Will Be Your New Go-To Treat
Read More: These Gingerbread “Ice Cream” Sandwiches Will Be Your New Go-To TreatSpring has arrived and just like that, we’re trading in our soups for something cooler—think sorbets, smoothies and ice cream. This nice cream recipe skips the butter and cream but still delivers a smooth, creamy texture that’ll have you questioning how it’s even possible. Paired with a spicy gingerbread cookie, this sandwich strikes the perfect…
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The Great Girlfriends Podcast: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Lung Cancer
Read More: The Great Girlfriends Podcast: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Lung CancerWe partnered with The Great Girlfriends Show to answer some of some common questions about lung cancer. Our expert guest, Loretta Erhunmwunsee, M.D., shares: Who is most at risk for lung cancer Who should get screened for lung cancer and why Non-smokers: how do you protect yourself from lung cancer? The environmental impacts that increase…
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Should You Give the Green Light to Red Light Therapy?
Read More: Should You Give the Green Light to Red Light Therapy?I don’t know Katy Perry personally, but I saw her show in Las Vegas and her skin looked amazing. It was so luminous, I almost didn’t notice her iconic whipped-cream-canister bra because I couldn’t stop staring at her face. I know celebrities are not just like us, and it takes a lot of talented people…
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19 New South African Books To Read This Heritage Month
Read More: 19 New South African Books To Read This Heritage MonthSeptember is Heritage Month and that means celebrating all things local. And yes, even your reading can get a #ProudlySouthAfrican makeover. Plus, with the public holiday and potential for a long weekend, you’re going to need a good new read to kick back and relax with. These are our picks for the best new South…
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“This Is How I Conquered Perimenopause Symptoms And Lost 14KG”
Read More: “This Is How I Conquered Perimenopause Symptoms And Lost 14KG”Perimenopause symptoms can be confusing and tough to deal with. The period, wherein ovaries gradually wind down their business, is marked with symptoms like changes in period cycles, hot flashes and night sweats, mood changes and weight changes. For 44-year-old Danielle Wium, this new change in her body marked the beginning of a transformative journey.…
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HUAWEI Celebrates Partnership With Tatjana Smith By Offering Exclusive Smartphone Deals
Read More: HUAWEI Celebrates Partnership With Tatjana Smith By Offering Exclusive Smartphone DealsIn a partnership as golden as her swimming career, South Africa’s iconic swimmer Tatjana Smith has partnered with HUAWEI, merging her athletic excellence with cutting-edge Fashion Forward technology. Fresh from her gold medal victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics and now celebrated as South Africa’s most decorated Olympian, Tatjana’s relentless pursuit of excellence and her…
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Total-Body Toning Spring Workout
Read More: Total-Body Toning Spring WorkoutWhen you’ve fallen out of the habit of making fit and healthy choices, it’s way too easy to give up on ever fitting into last summer’s dresses again. Cue a montage of takeaways and serious couch time – it’s not the most action-packed mix. But here’s a crazy idea: why not set yourself up for…
