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These Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms Mean You May Need A Doc, Now
Read More: These Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms Mean You May Need A Doc, NowOne of the strangest biological catch-22s is the relationship between a human being and the sun. While excess sun exposure is linked to skin cancer, too little creates vitamin D deficiency. Unfortunately, statistics show that South African women show some of the highest numbers of vitamin D deficiency, suggesting that the sun just isn’t hitting…
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Are Your Workouts Hurting You? These 4 Essential Moves Can Help
Read More: Are Your Workouts Hurting You? These 4 Essential Moves Can HelpWhen it comes to fitness, most people aim to get as fit as possible, either with heavy weights, running long distances, or by pushing themselves with multiple sessions a week. But by prioritising only fitness, you might be overlooking all the other parts of what keeps fitness alive: mobility, stability and flexibility. This four-move routine…
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Finding Your Shape: How Jamie-Lee Domburg And G-Star Are Championing Women, Not Just Fit
Read More: Finding Your Shape: How Jamie-Lee Domburg And G-Star Are Championing Women, Not Just FitJamie-Lee Domburg has always been a powerful presence on South African screens, but her most meaningful transformation has happened off camera. Over the past year, her wellness journey has sparked a deeper conversation – not just about changing bodies, but about how women see themselves, move through the world and claim space in it. In…
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5 Surprising Things That Can Affect Blood Pressure
Read More: 5 Surprising Things That Can Affect Blood PressureMay is Hypertension Awareness Month. The usual suspects — obesity, genetics, stress, salt intake, tobacco and alcohol use — affect your blood pressure. But did you know there are some things you may not have thought about? For some people, it’s cold medication. We all know decongestants are great for opening up a stuffy nose,…
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4 Cosy Winter Sex Positions To Warm Up Your Nights
Read More: 4 Cosy Winter Sex Positions To Warm Up Your NightsWith the winter chill officially here, our current vibe is strictly indoor-only. But while the drop in temperature is the perfect excuse to cancel plans, hibernate in your favourite sweats and lean into maximum comfort, your sex life doesn’t have to go into hibernation too. Hey, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with having a routine that…
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Working Out With A Cold: When It’s Safe To Exercise While Sick And When To Avoid It, According To Doctors
Read More: Working Out With A Cold: When It’s Safe To Exercise While Sick And When To Avoid It, According To DoctorsThe thought of exercising while sick can make you queasy, but you may be itching to move your body if you have a light cold or cough. Before you hop on the treadmill to “sweat it out,” though, you want to assess your symptoms carefully because working out with a cold could make matters worse. Here’s…
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Training For Your Next Race? Garmin’s New Forerunners Could Level Up Your Training
Read More: Training For Your Next Race? Garmin’s New Forerunners Could Level Up Your TrainingFresh off another huge marathon season, it’s safe to say running fever isn’t slowing down anytime soon. So whether you already have your eye on your next race or you’re finally committing to that couch-to-5K plan, Garmin’s new Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 are designed to make training feel simpler, smarter and way more intuitive.…
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Procedimientos mínimamente invasivos para cáncer pulmonar
Read More: Procedimientos mínimamente invasivos para cáncer pulmonarEnglish Enterarte de que tienes un trastorno tal como cáncer pulmonar es espeluznante. Afortunadamente, hay opciones quirúrgicas de diagnóstico y tratamiento que son mínimamente invasivas. Esto significa que solamente implican cortes diminutos y tiempos de recuperación más rápidos en comparación con cirugías tradicionales o abiertas. Comprender unos tipos diferentes de procedimientos mínimamente invasivos y cómo…
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Social Anxiety: When Avoiding People Is More than Just Being Shy
Read More: Social Anxiety: When Avoiding People Is More than Just Being ShyMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. Pleasantries were the stuff of nightmares for Kristen Rogers. A random run-in with a coworker would cause her heart to pound so hard she thought it would leap out of her chest. Her mind would go blank — she’d stammer trying to make conversation while pools of sweat collected…
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Therapist Explains The Hidden Reason You Still Don’t Feel Good Enough in Midlife with Dr. Mcayla Sarno
Read More: Therapist Explains The Hidden Reason You Still Don’t Feel Good Enough in Midlife with Dr. Mcayla SarnoHave you ever found yourself scrolling through old photos of your kids when they were little and felt that quiet, unexplainable ache? Or maybe you’ve asked yourself, “Who am I now?” and genuinely not known how to answer that. If you’re in midlife and you’re feeling a strange mix of freedom and emptiness, of restlessness…
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Nervous System Regulation: 5 Calming Practices To Relax – Without Meditation
Read More: Nervous System Regulation: 5 Calming Practices To Relax – Without MeditationYou set an alarm for 6 a.m., mainline your coffee, answer 47 messages before 9 a.m., sit through back-to-back meetings, scroll through dinner and collapse into bed – still wired. You’re exhausted but can’t switch off. Sound familiar? According to statistics, you’re in the majority. A 2024 ISPA Consumer Snapshot Report found that 60% of…
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Is It Possible To Work Out At Night Without Sacrificing Sleep?
Read More: Is It Possible To Work Out At Night Without Sacrificing Sleep?We could rattle off several reasons to work out in the morning – but sometimes waking up before the sun sounds about as pleasant as a root canal. Plus, nighttime sweat sessions might be the only window you have to exercise, especially if your job involves super-early hours. But most importantly, working out – no…
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Cheat Sheet: Foods to Avoid with Gout
Read More: Cheat Sheet: Foods to Avoid with GoutMay 22 is National Gout Awareness Day. Pop quiz: What is gout? Is it … The universal nickname for golden trout fish A trendy lip-plumping serum Weird Al Yankovic’s parody of the iconic 80s banger “Shout” A disease caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood The answer — unfortunately — is D.…
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Minimally Invasive Procedures for Lung Cancer
Read More: Minimally Invasive Procedures for Lung CancerLearning you might have a disease like lung cancer is scary. Luckily, there are surgical options for diagnosis and treatment that are minimally invasive. This means they only involve tiny cuts, and you recover much more quickly compared to traditional, or open, surgery. Understanding a few different types of minimally invasive procedures, and how they…
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What You Need to Know About Liver Disease
Read More: What You Need to Know About Liver DiseaseMay is Hepatitis Awareness Month. Around 4.5 million adults in the United States are living with chronic liver disease — and women are more likely than men to develop chronic liver disease. Some people may associate liver disease with alcohol use, but the truth is, many different factors, like excess weight, autoimmune conditions and even…
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The Best Dairy Foods For Weight Loss, Satiety And Muscle Support, According To Dieticians
Read More: The Best Dairy Foods For Weight Loss, Satiety And Muscle Support, According To DieticiansWhen you’re trying to lose weight, knowing what to eat can suddenly feel weirdly complicated. One minute social media is telling you to cut carbs. The next, protein is everywhere. Then you’re following an AI-generated meal plan from your couch while trying to figure out whether full-fat dairy is “bad” again. Add GLP-1 medications into…
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A Showstopping Chicken Pie Recipe That Will Impress Everyone At The Dinner Club
Read More: A Showstopping Chicken Pie Recipe That Will Impress Everyone At The Dinner ClubFlavour, flavour, flavour! Chef Ollie Swart has gone all out with this showstopping, golden chicken pie made with store-bought rotisserie chicken, buttery leeks and a rich homemade gravy with extra body and depth. It’s the ultimate culinary cheat code for chilly nights. Pour a glass of voluptuous FAT bastard Chardonnay to pair with this warm,…
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Even Though I Had No Symptoms, I Found My Lung Cancer Early Enough to Treat It
Read More: Even Though I Had No Symptoms, I Found My Lung Cancer Early Enough to Treat ItAs told to Erica Rimlinger At age 43, I had very few risks for lung cancer, if any. I ran regularly, ate well and had never puffed a cigarette. I’d also never been exposed to secondhand smoke or dangerous levels of air pollution. In fact, my dad was a lung doctor who warned me since…
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WomenTalk: Matters of the Heart
Read More: WomenTalk: Matters of the HeartThis episode is all about heart health — and why it’s something women can’t afford to ignore. Heart disease is the number one killer of women, yet so many of us don’t realize our risk or know what to look for. We’re joined by Martha Gulati, M.D., a leading expert in preventive cardiology and women’s…
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These Grey Hair Myths Might Actually Harm Your Hair – South African Hair Specialists Explain
Read More: These Grey Hair Myths Might Actually Harm Your Hair – South African Hair Specialists ExplainAsk any woman and she’ll tell you that hair is more than just dead keratin wafting around your scalp. And when it turns grey, whether from old age or otherwise, it often brings with it a loss of confidence. For years, much was unknown about whitening strands, leading to grey hair myths, which still remain…
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The 15-Minute Trick That Beats A 10-Step Skincare Routine
Read More: The 15-Minute Trick That Beats A 10-Step Skincare RoutineFeel like you’re spending more time than ever chasing that ever-elusive glow? It’s not just in your head. Women now dedicate an average of 22.4 minutes a day to their skincare routines – amounting to over 136 hours a year. Driven by a global skincare market that’s ballooned to a staggering $162 billion, online searches…
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Why Rawbiotics Matters For Every Gut, Every Day
Read More: Why Rawbiotics Matters For Every Gut, Every DayA healthy gut isn’t something you only think about when something feels “off”. It’s a living ecosystem that needs daily support to stay balanced, resilient and responsive. Your gut is the power centre of your body – influencing everything from energy and immunity to mood, skin and hormones. That’s where Rawbiotics, a live, liquid probiotic…
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Your Oral Microbiome Is Wrecking Your Heart, Brain, and Hormones: What Your Dentist Isn’t Testing with Dr. Sanda Moldovan
Read More: Your Oral Microbiome Is Wrecking Your Heart, Brain, and Hormones: What Your Dentist Isn’t Testing with Dr. Sanda MoldovanIf you’ve been doing everything right — eating clean, exercising, managing stress, optimizing your hormones — and you still feel like something is off, I want to ask you something: when was the last time someone looked at your oral health as a whole-body issue? For most of us, the answer is never. And that…
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10 Ways You Can Actually Lower Your Cholesterol Without Medication
Read More: 10 Ways You Can Actually Lower Your Cholesterol Without MedicationAccording to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa (HSF), 10 South Africans suffer a stroke every hour. One of the big contributors to strokes in South Africa is the prevalence of high cholesterol. Sadly, 80 percent of heart disease-related deaths in individuals under the age of 60 are preventable through a healthy balanced…
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Understanding and Managing Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Read More: Understanding and Managing Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)May 22, 2026, is + Infographic text What is eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)? EoE is a chronic, lifelong immune condition that affects the esophagus. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that defend your body as a response to triggers like food and environmental allergens. EoE happens when eosinophils build up in your esophagus due…
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The Type 2 Inflammation Connection
Read More: The Type 2 Inflammation ConnectionMay 18–22, 2026, is Type 2 Inflammation Awareness Week. When your body is facing illness, injury or invasion from anything that doesn’t belong, like viruses, bacteria or parasites, inflammation is the body’s way of fighting back to start the healing process. The immune system responds to illness and injury by sending inflammatory cells to stop…
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Q&A: Ben Swanson Wants Freedom from Fractures
Read More: Q&A: Ben Swanson Wants Freedom from FracturesMay is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. Ben Swanson is a dentist by trade, but bone health has his heart. As the CEO and co-founder of the drug development company Skeletalis, Swanson and his team are developing a bone-targeted technology that will protect and rebuild bone in people with musculoskeletal diseases like osteoporosis. “The core…
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Stop Avoiding Your Credit Score! 5 Expert Ways To Boost Your Rating Right Now
Read More: Stop Avoiding Your Credit Score! 5 Expert Ways To Boost Your Rating Right NowIf owning a home is on your vision board, let this be your first set of keys to unlocking that dream. You’ve heard of a credit score, sure, but used wisely, every swipe, spend and slip can help tap open doors. Certified Financial Planner® and financial wellness coach Jean Archary shows you how. Meet the…
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The Risks of Tanning (And Yes, We Mean Sun Exposure Too)
Read More: The Risks of Tanning (And Yes, We Mean Sun Exposure Too)Whether you’re trying to tan or not, the South African sun has decided for you. It’s been hot – relentlessly so – and lately it feels like everyone’s getting a little sun-kissed by default. A quick coffee run, a lunch break, sitting in traffic… suddenly there are tan lines you definitely didn’t sign up for.…
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Try This Prawn And Sweet Corn “Grits” Recipe For An Epically Simple Dinner
Read More: Try This Prawn And Sweet Corn “Grits” Recipe For An Epically Simple DinnerThis prawn and sweet corn recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, while still bringing all the cosy, hearty energy you want from a winter dinner. It’s warm, filling and packed with protein, with sweet corn, smoky bacon and prawns making every bite ridiculously good. Print Prawn And Sweet Corn ‘Grits’ A cosy prawn and…
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The New Biomarkers Impacting Cancer Care
Read More: The New Biomarkers Impacting Cancer CareWhen my healthcare provider (HCP) told me I needed HER2 and BRCA testing, I nodded politely like I totally understood everything she was saying. But, in reality, I had no clue what those letters meant. BRCA and HER2 were just part of the acronym soup dumped in my lap after I was diagnosed with breast…
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These 9 Stylist-Approved Tricks Instantly Make Thin Hair Look Fuller
Read More: These 9 Stylist-Approved Tricks Instantly Make Thin Hair Look FullerSome things in life are simply unavoidable – among them getting older. And with age, it becomes increasingly likely that women will experience some degree of hair thinning. In fact, while many associate hair loss with men, it’s a significant reality for South African women; clinical data suggests that approximately 40% of women in South Africa…
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Step Into Stronger Sessions With Under Armour Sculpt Trainers
Read More: Step Into Stronger Sessions With Under Armour Sculpt TrainersWe’ve officially graduated from the cardio corner. If you’re looking for us these days, you’ll find us dominating the squat rack or powering through a WOD at the local CrossFit box. Be gone, #ShyGirlWorkouts! Naturally, this new way of training doesn’t work with the same running shoes you’ve been wearing for hot girl walks and…
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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Is Mental Health Messing with Your Sexual Mojo?
Read More: Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Is Mental Health Messing with Your Sexual Mojo?Emily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, best-selling author and keynote speaker. You can find her here each month to share her latest thoughts about sex. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you’re in midlife, you might be wondering why you’ve gone from “Let’s get it on” to “Please get off me.” And you…
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Peptide Stacking Is Everywhere – But Is It Safe?
Read More: Peptide Stacking Is Everywhere – But Is It Safe?Promising everything from improved recovery to healthier hair, peptides have become the latest wellness buzzword on everyone’s lips. The latest fixation? Peptide “stacking” – a practice once confined to elite biohackers and longevity clinics, now filtering down to TikTok. But what is it – and is it actually safe? Or just another fad in disguise? What are peptides…
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Paula Poundstone on the Healing Power of Humor
Read More: Paula Poundstone on the Healing Power of HumorWhen comedian Paula Poundstone steps on stage, sporting one of her well-known zoot suits, she takes the microphone and does what she does best — make people laugh. What her audience may not realize, though, is that throughout her life, Poundstone has dealt with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a mental health condition that causes obsessive thoughts…
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Is There Actually A Best Exercise Plan For Fat Loss? A PT Explains
Read More: Is There Actually A Best Exercise Plan For Fat Loss? A PT ExplainsSearch “best exercise for fat loss” and be prepared for confusion and overwhelm: incline walking! Strength training! Pilates! Fasted cardio! Take your pick. So which one should we be trying? The question, contemplated since the dawn of obesity, has no simple answer, says WH Cover Search Top 20 entrant, PT and founder of SheLifts, Sherneal…
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Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K Cancelled Due to Severe Weather Warning
Read More: Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K Cancelled Due to Severe Weather WarningThe 2026 Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10KM has officially been cancelled following severe weather warnings ahead of Sunday’s scheduled race. Organisers confirmed on Friday that the decision was made in consultation with the City of Cape Town, local authorities, Disaster Risk Management teams and appointed safety officials after forecasts predicted dangerous conditions across…
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95% of Women Are Nutritionally Depleted – No Wonder Women in Midlife Feel Terrible with Julie Sawaya
Read More: 95% of Women Are Nutritionally Depleted – No Wonder Women in Midlife Feel Terrible with Julie SawayaI want to ask you something honest: do you feel like you’re doing everything right, but your body still isn’t cooperating? You’re eating well. You’re taking supplements. Maybe you’ve even had some labs done and your doctor told you everything looks “normal.” And yet you’re exhausted. You can’t think clearly. The weight won’t budge. You…
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How Healthy Is Your Pee? Take This 10-Second Test To Find Out
Read More: How Healthy Is Your Pee? Take This 10-Second Test To Find OutYou can tell a lot about your health by simply scrutinising your next piddle! So, how healthy is your pee? According to experts, your urine colour or odour is largely determined by what – and how many – liquids you drink. Gulping gallons to get “hydrated”? Not so fast, says dietician Sarah Batchelor. “Eight glasses…
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What Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)?
Read More: What Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)?Español May 22, 2026, is World Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Day. More than 470,000 people in the United States are living with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a condition that was once considered rare but has gotten more and more common over the last two decades. Knowing what EoE is can help you figure out whether it may…
