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Why This South African Runner Says Her Hardest Years Were Her Most Meaningful
Read More: Why This South African Runner Says Her Hardest Years Were Her Most MeaningfulForget linear success stories. Jenna Challenorโs journey through the world of running is a masterclass in tenacity, love and the messy beauty of rebuilding when everything falls apart. At 43, this Durban girl, sporting all-rounder, and mom of three has built a professional running career spanning over a decade, with achievements that would stop most…
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The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Why COPD Is the 4th Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.
Read More: The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Why COPD Is the 4th Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.We partnered with The Great Girlfriends Show and COPD Foundation, with support from Sanofi and Regeneron, to bring this critical conversation to light. Key topics include: Understanding COPD: What it is and why it’s affecting millions in silence. The importance of early detection and proactive health measures. How community support and advocacy can transform patient…
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The Great Girlfriends Podcast: The Surprising Signs Your Body Might Be Battling Lupus
Read More: The Great Girlfriends Podcast: The Surprising Signs Your Body Might Be Battling LupusWhether youโve been diagnosed, know someone who has, or simply want to understand more about this autoimmune disease, Dr. Williams brings her medical expertise while Tracy shares her real-life experience battling lupus. Together, they reveal what many women endure in silenceโand why awareness is key to advocacy and healing. Key topics include: The hidden signs…
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Understanding the Latest Updates to Covid-19 Vaccine Guidance for Children and Pregnant Women Webinar
Read More: Understanding the Latest Updates to Covid-19 Vaccine Guidance for Children and Pregnant Women WebinarFollowing the Department of Health and Human Servicesโ andCenters for Disease Control and Preventionโs updates to COVID-19vaccine recommendations for children and pregnant women,HealthyWomen convened experts from leading medical societies fora discussion around the importance of COVID-19 vaccines forpregnant women and children, the short- and long-term impacts ofthese changes, and what this decision means in practical…
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10 Non-Food Rewards For Weight Loss, From Expertsย
Read More: 10 Non-Food Rewards For Weight Loss, From ExpertsยAnyone on a weight loss journey can agree that itโs difficult. Itโs difficult to forgo chocolates and chips for carrots and cucumbers, or to force yourself to do a workout when youโd rather be in bed. Enter: rewards. โRewards are such an important part of a successful fitness journey,โ says fitness trainer Abbi McDuling. โThey…
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โThe Physical Impact of Grief
Read More: โThe Physical Impact of GriefWhen Katja Faber learned her 23-year-old son, Alex, had been brutally murdered, she felt a physical pain, as if her body had been hit by a truck. โFrom the moment that the police stood at my door and told me the news that he had been killed, I felt altered, not only emotionally, but also…
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6 Life Lessons On Staying Motivated โ By A Pro Runner Whoโs Been Through It All
Read More: 6 Life Lessons On Staying Motivated โ By A Pro Runner Whoโs Been Through It AllMotivation isnโt always about feeling fired up or smashing goals. Sometimes, itโs about getting out of bed when everything hurts โ physically, mentally, emotionally. And few people know that better than South African ultra runner Jenna Challenor. Sheโs a mom of three, coach and professional athlete whose journey has included international podiums, devastating illnesses, major…
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A New Study Shows Sex Before Bed Is Linked With Better Sleep. Hereโs Why
Read More: A New Study Shows Sex Before Bed Is Linked With Better Sleep. Hereโs WhyFinding the perfectย recipe for a good nightโs sleepย can feel pretty complicated. Experts have recommended everything from keeping yourย bedroom cool at night,ย to sticking withย consistent sleep and wake times, to avoiding screens for hours before bed. But you can now add a much simpler sleep-enhancing hack to the list:ย Have sex. Thatโs the major takeaway from a new…
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These Are The Average 10k Times For Women โ And How To Improve Yours
Read More: These Are The Average 10k Times For Women โ And How To Improve YoursPerhaps youโve conquered theย 5kย and have set your sights further afield, or are a seasoned racer chasing a PB. Either way, 10k is a distance that tests your stamina while still allowing you to push your pace. โA 10kย runย is one of the most accessible, particularly for those who are looking for a challenge but perhaps not…
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Navigatingย aย Rare Disease
Read More: Navigatingย aย Rare DiseaseFor a long time, Sabrina Riddle feared sheโd never really know what was going on in her head. In 2011, she went to her healthcare provider (HCP) with what she thought was an ear infection. She was prescribed antibiotics, but they didnโt help. Nothing did. For months, Riddle walked around with intense pressure in her…
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10 Things You Need to Know About Vitamin D
Read More: 10 Things You Need to Know About Vitamin DWe need enough Vitamin D to stay well and have healthy bones. Thereโs even some evidence that getting enough vitamin D can lower your risk of dying from cancer or getting Type 2 diabetes. But have you ever heard the saying, โtoo much of a good thing?โ When a British manโs overdose on vitamin D…
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Schizophrenia 101
Read More: Schizophrenia 101Schizophrenia and the people living with it are highly misunderstood. The name itself is misleading: Schizophrenia means โsplit mindโ in Latin, but the illness doesnโt cause โsplit,โ or multiple, personalities. One in every 100 people โ approximately 2 million individuals in the United States alone โ is living with schizophrenia, a condition that can significantly…
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Rewriting The Rules on How To Menopause with Tamsen Fadal
Read More: Rewriting The Rules on How To Menopause with Tamsen FadalHave you ever wondered why something that affects literally HALF of the population remains shrouded in whispers and shame? With over 1 billion women expected to be in menopause by 2025, youโd think weโd have this conversation figured out by now. Yet here we are, with 80% of women experiencing symptoms like hot flashes, brain…
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9 Winter Workout Gear Essentials That Cost Under R500
Read More: 9 Winter Workout Gear Essentials That Cost Under R500Nothing destroys fitness and weight-loss gains like the onset of winter. Even if you start out with good intentions, itโs hard to stick with the programme when everything from the thermometer on your car to the gloomy darkness is telling you to stay in bed. But the right gear will shield you from the elements…
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Coconut Flour Pizza Base (Low Carbs, Gluten-Free)
Read More: Coconut Flour Pizza Base (Low Carbs, Gluten-Free)Gather here gluten-intolerant huns! Thereโs one more way to enjoy pizza without worrying about the havoc gluten wreaks in your digestive system. Coconut is such a multi-purpose ingredient: we drink the water, add flakes to our granola and cook with the oil. The flour is just as versatile and easy to use. Case in point:…
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8 Simple Strategies To Slow The Ageing Process In Your 60s That You Can Start Any Time
Read More: 8 Simple Strategies To Slow The Ageing Process In Your 60s That You Can Start Any TimeAgeing may be inevitable โ but it doesnโt always happen at a steady pace.ย Researchย shows that our cells tend to age in spurts, with noticeable accelerations around the ages of 44 and 60. During these periods, certain biological changes can make you feel your age more acutely. Itโs not entirely clear from the research whatโs going…
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Iโm Tired of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Being Misunderstood
Read More: Iโm Tired of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Being MisunderstoodAs told to Jacquelyne Froeber I moved to Manhattan in my early 20s for a job in television production. I worked as a producer for shows on ABC News and Showtime, and I loved the fast pace of the job and the city. Between work and friends, I was constantly on the go and there…
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This Full-Body HIIT Boxing Workout Is A Crazy Calorie Burner โ No Gloves Needed
Read More: This Full-Body HIIT Boxing Workout Is A Crazy Calorie Burner โ No Gloves NeededWith martial-arts-style manoeuvres, full body HIIT boxing workouts are much more than self-defence โ theyโre proven calorie killers that burn an average of 500 of those buggers an hour. They also target and tone your arms, shoulders, abs, thighs and butt for a workout that boosts your metabolism, improves your balance and chisels a strong,…
