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12 Types Of Headaches – And What The Pain Really Means
Read More: 12 Types Of Headaches – And What The Pain Really MeansKnow why Home Affairs queues, potty training a toddler and traffic are considered total headaches? Because regardless of the type of headache you’ve got, they all suck. Headaches impact daily activities for many women, causing them to avoid work, social engagements, or physical exertion. They’re also more common among women, peaking among women aged between…
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Caregiving for a Partner with Prostate Cancer and Lymphedema
Read More: Caregiving for a Partner with Prostate Cancer and LymphedemaNovember is National Family Caregivers Month. Lymphedema is a build-up of a watery fluid in your body called lymph, causing chronic swelling, usually in an arm or leg. Lymph, which supports your overall health and your immune system function, flows from your tissues into the lymphatic vessels, and then through a cluster of nodes (lymph…
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Caregiving for a Partner with Prostate Cancer and Lymphedema
Read More: Caregiving for a Partner with Prostate Cancer and LymphedemaNovember is National Family Caregivers Month. Lymphedema is a build-up of a watery fluid in your body called lymph, causing chronic swelling, usually in an arm or leg. Lymph, which supports your overall health and your immune system function, flows from your tissues into the lymphatic vessels, and then through a cluster of nodes (lymph…
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Is Multitasking Stressing You Out?
Read More: Is Multitasking Stressing You Out?Sitting at my desk one afternoon, I was on hold with my insurance company for 20 minutes, half listening to their repetitive music. I was also researching a topic for work and thinking about making tacos for dinner. I suddenly stopped what I was doing to pay a bill that I’d forgotten about. I was…
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Is Multitasking Stressing You Out?
Read More: Is Multitasking Stressing You Out?Sitting at my desk one afternoon, I was on hold with my insurance company for 20 minutes, half listening to their repetitive music. I was also researching a topic for work and thinking about making tacos for dinner. I suddenly stopped what I was doing to pay a bill that I’d forgotten about. I was…
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Caregiving for a Partner with Prostate Cancer Can Be Harder Than We Admit to Ourselves
Read More: Caregiving for a Partner with Prostate Cancer Can Be Harder Than We Admit to OurselvesNovember is National Family Caregivers Month. Shay Greenwood, a wife and mother of five children, said she was exhausted and developing a pretty big chip on her shoulder. “I did everything for everyone,” said Greenwood. “I was depleted.” When her husband’s back problems worsened, she didn’t have the time or capacity that day to take…
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Find Your Perfect Fragrance Match For The Season
Read More: Find Your Perfect Fragrance Match For The SeasonIt’s time to discover your next signature scent. We’ve sorted the world of perfume into two main families to help you find your perfect match. Whether your mood calls for timeless woody classics or fresh vibrant spritzes, we got you! Notes About Notes Ever wondered why your fave perfume smells so great in the store,…
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This R1 249 Rabbit Vibrator Feels Way More Luxe Than Its Price Tag
Read More: This R1 249 Rabbit Vibrator Feels Way More Luxe Than Its Price TagWe know, sex toys are cool, but unfortunately, they can also be pretty expensive. Like, half your monthly rent expensive, which makes it pretty difficult to build a good collection of toys that will suit your every mood. Luckily, at a price tag of R1 249, the Swan Wonderlust Harmony Rabbit Vibrator might be one…
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What You Need to Know: Compounded Medications
Read More: What You Need to Know: Compounded MedicationsFor most people, getting prescription medication is fairly simple. Your healthcare provider (HCP) calls your local pharmacy, you pick up your medication when it’s ready and life goes on. But sometimes people can’t take the standard, mass-produced brand name and generic prescription drugs for a variety of reasons. That’s where compounded medications come in. What…
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5 Anti-Ageing Recipes That Help You Feel (And Stay) Younger
Read More: 5 Anti-Ageing Recipes That Help You Feel (And Stay) YoungerFancy supplements and expensive creams are great, but the best anti-ageing still starts with what’s on your plate. That’s because research increasingly shows that diet plays a role in slowing biological ageing, improving metabolic health and reducing the risk of chronic disease. In The How Not to Age Cookbook, physician Dr Michael Greger shares practical ways to…
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HealthyWomen’s 9th Annual Educational Event
Read More: HealthyWomen’s 9th Annual Educational EventVisit CelebrateHealthyWomen.org for sponsorship information.
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Look Out Hot Flashes! There’s a New Nonhormonal Hot Flash Treatment Available.
Read More: Look Out Hot Flashes! There’s a New Nonhormonal Hot Flash Treatment Available.During perimenopause and menopause, hot flashes can happen anytime day or night. Heat rises up through your body. Your face, neck and chest might become red, and you may start sweating. And it’s more than just a pain in the neck – hot flashes, especially when they’re severe, can be really disruptive. In fact, about…
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Women’s Bone Health Over the Years
Read More: Women’s Bone Health Over the YearsSkeletons don’t get the love they should (spooky season excluded, of course). But your bones certainly deserve a standing ovation considering everything they do for you. Your bones have been protecting vital organs and supporting your body since you were in your fetus era. And they act as a storage bank for calcium, which your…
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Cardiovascular Disease Resource Guide
Read More: Cardiovascular Disease Resource GuideUnderstanding your risk for heart disease and how you can take proactive steps for prevention are essential for reducing your chances of developing heart disease. You can create a plan for a healthier heart by turning to the right resources for help. We’ve put together a list of resources to help you get started. American…
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How To Use A Gua Sha Stone To Smooth And Sculpt Skin, According To Dermatologists
Read More: How To Use A Gua Sha Stone To Smooth And Sculpt Skin, According To DermatologistsIf you’re at all familiar with social media beauty crazes like slugging or glass skin, the likelihood that you’ve also heard of a gua sha tool is pretty high. But in case you don’t know, gua sha (pronounced “gwah-sha”) is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that incorporates the use of scraping therapy on the skin to promote improved circulation and blood flow…
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It’s Sizzling This Summer With These Powerful Protein Pocket Rockets
Read More: It’s Sizzling This Summer With These Powerful Protein Pocket RocketsAs temperatures rise and wardrobes shrink, wellness habits often follow suit – cue the skipped workouts and lazy hydration habits. But if there’s one secret to glowing skin, boosted energy and feeling fabulous all summer long, it’s hydration with function. And Gloot’s new Protein Water+ sachets deliver exactly that – beauty and wellness benefits, in…
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My Son Won the Basketball Championship, then Passed 15 Kidney Stones
Read More: My Son Won the Basketball Championship, then Passed 15 Kidney StonesAs told to Erica Rimlinger November is National Caregivers Month. My son Jack, a second grader at the time, stayed home sick from school on Friday, but woke up Saturday feeling better and ready to play in his two basketball games — one was the championship. It was going to be a big weekend, for…
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FAQs About Colorectal Cancer Biomarkers
Read More: FAQs About Colorectal Cancer BiomarkersYour body is full of information that can give you a clearer picture of what’s going on inside it. Sometimes you just need the right book of translations to understand what it’s trying to tell you. For cancer, biomarkers (short for biological markers) can be that translator. Biomarkers are useful tools to help you and…
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Have a Male Partner? Here’s What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer
Read More: Have a Male Partner? Here’s What You Need to Know About Prostate CancerIn 2022, Lisa Barron’s husband, Jeff, started having urinary symptoms that doctors attributed to a urinary tract infection (UTI). Since Jeff had lost friends and family to prostate cancer, he pushed for a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. The results pointed to a high likelihood of prostate cancer, sparking a winding journey for the Barrons. “There…
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When Your Body Won’t Calm Down: What I Learned About Histamine, Mast Cells, and the Hidden Cause Behind My Mysterious Reactions
Read More: When Your Body Won’t Calm Down: What I Learned About Histamine, Mast Cells, and the Hidden Cause Behind My Mysterious ReactionsHave you ever felt like your body was completely betraying you: breaking out in hives after every meal, heart racing for no reason, feeling anxious and flushed when you’re just trying to eat lunch? That was me for weeks after returning from my bucket-list trip to Bali. What started as typical traveler’s stomach turned into…
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OTC Meds And ‘Natural’ Supplements Have Hidden Risks, Warns Pharmacist
Read More: OTC Meds And ‘Natural’ Supplements Have Hidden Risks, Warns PharmacistToo much of a good thing can be bad, sure – but just how much is too much? And what about things we think of as all-natural? “Just because something is labelled ‘natural’ does not mean it is risk-free, and easy access does not guarantee safety,” explains pharmacist Thembeka Gule of Medipost Pharmacy, a South…
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Self-Care Is More Than Just Skin Deep
Read More: Self-Care Is More Than Just Skin DeepWhat do you think of when you hear the words “personal care”? Facials? Manicures? Getting rogue hairs plucked or pulled in some (brutal) fashion? For many of us, personal care routines involve a glam group of products, potions and people to achieve that “I woke up like this” glow. But these days personal care is…
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My Husband’s Prostate Cancer Is Terminal, but that Hasn’t Put an End to Our Love for Each Other
Read More: My Husband’s Prostate Cancer Is Terminal, but that Hasn’t Put an End to Our Love for Each OtherNovember is National Family Caregiver’s Month. I met my husband while I was registering for journalism classes at the University of Missouri 50 years ago. Dean was standing in line behind me and asked me out for a beer. I scoffed and said no. When I got to the registration table, the class I needed…
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From Douching To Discharge: 5 Feminine Hygiene Myths, Busted
Read More: From Douching To Discharge: 5 Feminine Hygiene Myths, BustedNearly half the world has a vagina, yet myths about feminine hygiene still thrive. But here at WH we want to share what science – not stigma – says about keeping your intimate area healthy. So of course, we went full on MythBusters (sans the beret and facial hair) to bust five big myths about…
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Histamine Intolerances, Mast Cells, Our Nervous System, and Liver with Dr. Jess Peatross
Read More: Histamine Intolerances, Mast Cells, Our Nervous System, and Liver with Dr. Jess PeatrossHave you ever broken out in mysterious hives that seemed to appear from nowhere? Or maybe you’re dealing with unexplained anxiety, heart palpitations, or skin reactions that your doctor can’t quite figure out? If you’re nodding your head right now, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not crazy. As someone who recently experienced my first-ever hive…
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6 Ice Teas With A Little ‘Twist’
Read More: 6 Ice Teas With A Little ‘Twist’What do you get when you mix a refreshing iced tea with a cocktail? Summer in a glass! And what’s better than lazy days by the pool with an ice-cold brew (plus a little twist if you feel like it)? These drinks will definitely help you beat the heat this season. Clink, enjoy! Summer Cocktail…
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Nedbank Powers South Africa’s First Gravel Burn With Kindred By Gravel
Read More: Nedbank Powers South Africa’s First Gravel Burn With Kindred By GravelEvery rider knows that gravel has a way of revealing character. It strips away the noise, leaving only the crunch of tyres on dirt, the rhythm of breath and the people beside you who keep you going. It’s not just about the finish line – it’s about the stories, the challenges and the shared moments…
