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All About Respiratory Viruses
Read More: All About Respiratory Viruses+ Infographic text Respiratory illnesses come from viruses that affect the respiratory system . Common respiratory illnesses: Cold (rhinovirus/enterovirus) Flu (influenza A and B) Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2) RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) Adenovirus HPIVs (human parainfluenza viruses) hMPV (human metapneumovirus) Respiratory illnesses cause symptoms, such as: Cough Runny or stuffy nose Sneezing Sore throat Chills Fever Headache…
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5 Essential Items For A Walking Safari In South Africa
Read More: 5 Essential Items For A Walking Safari In South AfricaAs we head into the winter months, hiking season starts calling. If you’ve got a walking safari lined up soon, you’re in for a proper day out. It’s wild, immersive and a little more demanding than you might expect, so your gear needs to keep up. If you’ve only got space for a few items…
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True or False: Alzheimer’s Disease
Read More: True or False: Alzheimer’s Disease1. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are the same disease. True False Correct Incorrect false. Dementia is a general term for a severe decline in mental ability and includes symptoms like decline in memory, reasoning or other thinking skills. Alzheimer’s disease is a specific disease and is the most common cause of dementia. 2. Alzheimer’s affects…
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After a Major Heart Attack at 43, I Work to Raise Awareness Among My Native Community
Read More: After a Major Heart Attack at 43, I Work to Raise Awareness Among My Native CommunityAs told to Nicole Audrey Spector That night — the night that changed my life — it was late and I was in my home studio alone, deeply focused on my work. I’m a florist and run my own business. I had a wedding coming up and was in the middle of processing flowers. Suddenly,…
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The Truth About Statins, LDL, and Heart Disease Risk That Most Cardiologists Won’t Tell You with Dr. Philip Ovadia
Read More: The Truth About Statins, LDL, and Heart Disease Risk That Most Cardiologists Won’t Tell You with Dr. Philip OvadiaHave you ever sat across from a doctor who told you your cholesterol was too high, handed you a prescription, and sent you on your way feeling more scared than informed? You are not alone. This is one of the most common experiences women in midlife share with me, and honestly, it is one that…
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“I Felt Nothing”: Navigating The Silent Shame Of Maternal Numbness After Unthinkable Loss
Read More: “I Felt Nothing”: Navigating The Silent Shame Of Maternal Numbness After Unthinkable LossAt 29, Dominique Olivier’s life was torn apart in an instant. A car accident claimed her husband and toddler’s lives, leaving her widowed and navigating the world with a five-week-old newborn. In her raw, deeply honest book, Dominique speaks to the things we’re often too afraid to say out loud. She opens up about the…
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The Health Benefits Of Gardening
Read More: The Health Benefits Of GardeningNever thought that spending some time getting your hands and knees dirty could improve your health? Well, perhaps it’s time to rethink why you should be spending more time with the ‘skin of the earth’. Why Is Gardening Good For You? Would you believe us if we said that out of all professions, gardeners and…
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10 Gardening Tools Every Beginner Needs
Read More: 10 Gardening Tools Every Beginner NeedsYou don’t need perfect timing or a full backyard to start a garden. A few good tools and a bit of know-how go a long way. And despite what you might think, autumn is actually a great time to begin – giving plants the chance to settle in before the warmer months. Beyond the obvious…
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The Connection Between Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer
Read More: The Connection Between Diabetes and Pancreatic CancerEspañol The number of people in the United States who have diabetes is rising, and many people don’t even know they have the disease. Untreated and uncontrolled diabetes can cause complications for your heart, kidneys, eyes and many other organs. Diabetes may also increase your risk of developing certain types of cancer, including pancreatic cancer.…
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Señales tempranas de cáncer pancreático
Read More: Señales tempranas de cáncer pancreáticoEnglish + Flipbook text Slide 2: Si el cáncer pancreático se detecta en forma temprana, hay más opciones terapéuticas disponibles. Un diagnóstico temprano puede ser difícil porque los síntomas podrían no ser específicos para el cáncer pancreático. Mantente pendiente de estos síntomas que no son específicos: Slide 3: Dolor de espalda o estómago Los tumores…
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Parkinson’s Disease and Gut Health. What’s the Connection?
Read More: Parkinson’s Disease and Gut Health. What’s the Connection?April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. On a recent episode of the popular Apple TV show Shrinking, actor Michael J. Fox made a cameo as a real-life representation of someone living with Parkinson’s disease. “I fall three times a day,” he said. “I’m thinking of becoming a stunt man.” Balance issues and uncontrollable body tremors…
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Insights Into Presbyopia
Read More: Insights Into PresbyopiaMay is Healthy Vision month. If you’re holding your smartphone at arm’s length to read the screen — not to take a selfie — you could have presbyopia. Presbyopia is when your eyes lose the ability to focus on objects that are close-up. That sounds scary, but presbyopia is a natural part of aging and…
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Common Misconceptions About Vaccinations And The Risks Of Missing Vaccines
Read More: Common Misconceptions About Vaccinations And The Risks Of Missing VaccinesImmunisation – more commonly known as vaccination – remains one of the most effective public health interventions we have. Each year, it prevents an estimated 2 to 3 million deaths worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccines are rigorously tested for safety and continue to be closely monitored even after approval, making them…
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S-Equol: The Natural Estrogen Support System Most Women Abandoned for No Reason with Dr. Siobhan Mitchell
Read More: S-Equol: The Natural Estrogen Support System Most Women Abandoned for No Reason with Dr. Siobhan MitchellHave you ever hit your 40s or 50s and felt like your body just stopped cooperating? You’re eating the same way you always have. You’re still exercising. You’re trying. And yet the belly fat is there, the energy is gone, the sleep is disrupted, and nothing you do seems to move the needle. Here’s what…
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Common Misconceptions About Vaccinations And The Risks Of Missing Vaccines
Read More: Common Misconceptions About Vaccinations And The Risks Of Missing VaccinesImmunisation – more commonly known as vaccination – remains one of the most effective public health interventions we have. Each year, it prevents an estimated 2 to 3 million deaths worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccines are rigorously tested for safety and continue to be closely monitored even after approval, making them…
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Getting An Abortion In South Africa: What You Should Know
Read More: Getting An Abortion In South Africa: What You Should KnowDespite abortions being legal – and free – in South Africa, doctors and nurses are not obligated to offer this service (kind of). As a result, many doctors and nurses refuse to conduct abortions for moral reasons, sometimes not knowing they are breaking the law. According to one estimate, only 7% of government facilities actually…
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Getting An Abortion In South Africa: What You Should Know
Read More: Getting An Abortion In South Africa: What You Should KnowDespite abortions being legal – and free – in South Africa, doctors and nurses are not obligated to offer this service (kind of). As a result, many doctors and nurses refuse to conduct abortions for moral reasons, sometimes not knowing they are breaking the law. According to one estimate, only 7% of government facilities actually…
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Garmin’s New Forerunner 570 And 970 Turn Performance Data Into Your Competitive Edge
Read More: Garmin’s New Forerunner 570 And 970 Turn Performance Data Into Your Competitive EdgeIf your training spans more than one discipline or you’re looking to train with more intention, Garmin’s latest launch is worth a closer look. The new Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 are built for performance-driven athletes who want deeper insights, smarter guidance and a more connected training experience, whether that’s on the road, in the…
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Garmin’s New Forerunner 570 And 970 Turn Performance Data Into Your Competitive Edge
Read More: Garmin’s New Forerunner 570 And 970 Turn Performance Data Into Your Competitive EdgeIf your training spans more than one discipline or you’re looking to train with more intention, Garmin’s latest launch is worth a closer look. The new Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 are built for performance-driven athletes who want deeper insights, smarter guidance and a more connected training experience, whether that’s on the road, in the…
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Science Makes A Case For Why You Should Let Go Of That Grudge Already
Read More: Science Makes A Case For Why You Should Let Go Of That Grudge AlreadySome things in life are easier to let go of than others, so it makes sense that you’d reach a certain point in adulthood with a few grudges under your belt. After all, it’s a very common response when you’re hurt. But while holding a grudge is never fun, new research suggests it might actually be holding…
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HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro With AI Composition Puts A Pro Photographer In Your Hand
Read More: HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro With AI Composition Puts A Pro Photographer In Your HandSmartphones have become part of how people express themselves, from the way they capture moments to how they carry their devices every day. With the HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro, Huawei doesn’t just lean into this idea – it unashamedly owns it, combining refined design, expressive colour, and powerful performance in a flagship built for both…
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Conversación con tu proveedor de atención médica acerca de las vacunas
Read More: Conversación con tu proveedor de atención médica acerca de las vacunasEnglish Tenía siete meses de embarazo en 1990 cuando tuve un caso grave de varicela. Nos aterraba pensar en la probabilidad de perder a nuestro hijo. En las etapas tempranas del embarazo, la varicela, también conocida como lechina, puede causar cicatrices, lesiones de los órganos fetales y discapacidades de desarrollo y de aprendizaje. En embarazos…
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The Hottest Running Shoes Of 2026 (So Far)
Read More: The Hottest Running Shoes Of 2026 (So Far)Shopping for running shoes isn’t always straightforward, especially if you’re not quite sure what your stride actually needs. That’s why it’s worth booking a proper gait analysis at your nearest Sportsmans Warehouse. It gives you a clearer picture of how you run and what kind of support will work for you. Already ticked that box…
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How To Kick Butt Like World Champ Mila Ben David (Plus, Her Top Fitness Tips)
Read More: How To Kick Butt Like World Champ Mila Ben David (Plus, Her Top Fitness Tips)At 14 years old, Mila Ben David is doing incredible things. The two-time South African Judo Champion and five-time South African Wrestling Champion is showing us that we, too, can kick butt. Mila competes internationally on a regular basis. In the last year, she won the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship. In previous years, she also competed…
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Your Brain on a Hot Flash
Read More: Your Brain on a Hot FlashStanding before 50 coworkers in the conference room, I was taking questions after giving a presentation when I felt the familiar stirrings of a hot flash. “Please, not now,” I bargained with my perimenopausal body. “Don’t put me in the hot seat both literally and figuratively.” My body rejected the bargain. Like it was coming…
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You Don’t Need to Suffer Through Hot Flashes
Read More: You Don’t Need to Suffer Through Hot FlashesYou’re having dinner with friends when all of a sudden heat rises up in your body. You begin sweating. Your face turns red, and you may even have heart palpitations. You ask, “Is it hot in here, or is it just me?” It’s just you — but it’s definitely not just you. Hot flashes and…
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What You Need to Know About Dim Light Disturbances
Read More: What You Need to Know About Dim Light DisturbancesPicture this: It’s Friday night and you have plans to meet your BFF for dinner. You opt for a ride share, get in the car and notice the lights are glaringly bright — beams extending up and out from passing headlights — making it hard to see. If this sounds familiar, you could be experiencing…
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When I Found Out I Was Autistic, I Finally Stopped Masking and Started Trusting Myself
Read More: When I Found Out I Was Autistic, I Finally Stopped Masking and Started Trusting MyselfApril is Autism Acceptance Month. As told to Jacquelyne Froeber I’ve always known there was something different about my brain. And I’ve always been looking for someone to help me understand it. As a young adult, I went to different healthcare providers and was told I had attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)…
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The Menopause Gut: What Your Doctor Never Told You About Hormones, Your Estrobolome, and Midlife Health with Cynthia Thurlow
Read More: The Menopause Gut: What Your Doctor Never Told You About Hormones, Your Estrobolome, and Midlife Health with Cynthia ThurlowHave you ever eaten the exact same meal as someone else — same restaurant, same dish, same everything — and you were the one who got sick while they walked away feeling completely fine? That happened to me. I was in Bali, and while almost everyone else in our group was completely fine, I ended…
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Best Training Apps For 2026 To Help Improve Your Performance
Read More: Best Training Apps For 2026 To Help Improve Your PerformanceObvious statement alert: Getting to the gym on super-busy days can be damn near impossible. Plus, when everyone’s trying to hit their #fitnessgoals, enough space to get your sweat on can be hard to come by. Rather than skip a workout, why not take it mobile? That’s the beauty of training apps – there are…
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Talking to Your Healthcare Provider About Vaccines
Read More: Talking to Your Healthcare Provider About VaccinesI was seven months pregnant in 1990 when I came down with a raging case of chickenpox. We were terrified we’d lose our son. In the early stages of pregnancy, chickenpox, also known as the varicella virus, can cause scarring, fetal organ damage, and developmental and learning disabilities. In late pregnancy, it can be life…
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Addison’s Disease 101
Read More: Addison’s Disease 101April is Adrenal Disease Awareness Month. You probably don’t think much about your adrenal glands. They’re small hormone-releasing organs that sit at the top of the kidneys. But don’t mistake their smallness for weakness: They play a big role in your health. The adrenal glands produce hormones including cortisol, aldosterone and sex hormones. Cortisol is…
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How Much Can You Trust AI Eating Plans? Experts Explain
Read More: How Much Can You Trust AI Eating Plans? Experts ExplainArtificial intelligence is being used in every process and product, from annoying deep-fakes to the new app your cousin vibe-coded to rate his ‘fits. Everyone’s hopped aboard the AI train, to do everything from be our boyfriend to make us meal plans for weight loss. But can you trust AI eating plans? WH investigated by…
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Guess Iconic Sublime Fragrance: Radiance In Every Note
Read More: Guess Iconic Sublime Fragrance: Radiance In Every NoteAs winter approaches and autumn settles in, we tend to lean into deep spices and heavier woods to match the mood. Guess Iconic Sublime offers a softer, more modern take on a cold-weather fragrance. It’s cosy without feeling dense. Warm, yet still fresh. The kind of scent that feels effortless to wear daily, whether you’re…
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5 Science-Backed Benefits Of ‘Grandma Hobbies’
Read More: 5 Science-Backed Benefits Of ‘Grandma Hobbies’Have you noticed an uptick in women embracing ‘grandma hobbies’? Turns out, it’s got nothing to do with nostalgia, and everything to do with our brains being quietly desperate for what these hobbies provide. A ‘grandma hobby’ is an activity that requires deep focus, patience, zero screen time and usually involves your hands. Hobbies like…
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17 Women Share What Finishing The Two Oceans Marathon Really Feels Like
Read More: 17 Women Share What Finishing The Two Oceans Marathon Really Feels LikeThere’s a moment, somewhere in that final stretch, where it all starts to catch up with you. The emotional floodgates open. The early alarms. The long runs. The days you showed up when it would’ve been easier to stay in bed. The sacrifices. EVERYTHING plays out in your head at once. As you run over…
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Research Suggests Your Brain Adapts Very Differently From First To Second Pregnancy
Read More: Research Suggests Your Brain Adapts Very Differently From First To Second PregnancyResearch has shown that pregnancy can have a big impact on your brain, priming you to bond with your little one and to tackle the parenthood challenges ahead. But a new study analysing the brains of second-time moms has uncovered even more detail about the specific changes between a woman’s first and second pregnancies. The latest data provides…
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15 Anal Sex Positions That Make Butt Play Way Hotter
Read More: 15 Anal Sex Positions That Make Butt Play Way HotterWhen it’s time to bump and grind, sometimes, you just want to hit it from behind. Yup, we’re talking about anal sex. Once a taboo sexual act, it’s become more and more common in the last decade. Why? Well, for starters, it’s enjoyable for givers and receivers. Physically, anal sex provides a different kind of fullness, while emotionally, it…
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I Experienced Running Burnout From Chasing PBs – Here’s How I Recovered
Read More: I Experienced Running Burnout From Chasing PBs – Here’s How I RecoveredKhanya Mazibu had just turned 30 when she moved from her bustling metropolis to the quiet rural area of Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape. A mover from day one, Khanya felt compelled to take up running. But with each new distance, she felt herself suffering from running burnout, chasing one new PB and distance to…
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Tech Is Reinventing How We Detect and Treat Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
Read More: Tech Is Reinventing How We Detect and Treat Osteoporosis and OsteopeniaBones are living tissue. They constantly break down and rebuild throughout our lives. But for many women, especially after menopause, this balance changes. Bone breaks down faster than the body can rebuild it. Over time, bones become weaker and more fragile, a condition called osteoporosis, which increases the risk of fractures in the spine, hips…
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Tech Is Reinventing How We Detect and Treat Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
Read More: Tech Is Reinventing How We Detect and Treat Osteoporosis and OsteopeniaBones are living tissue. They constantly break down and rebuild throughout our lives. But for many women, especially after menopause, this balance changes. Bone breaks down faster than the body can rebuild it. Over time, bones become weaker and more fragile, a condition called osteoporosis, which increases the risk of fractures in the spine, hips…
