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A Neuroscientist Explains What EMFs Are Really Doing To Our Body with Dr. Henz and Philipp von Holtzendorff-Fehling
Read More: A Neuroscientist Explains What EMFs Are Really Doing To Our Body with Dr. Henz and Philipp von Holtzendorff-FehlingHave you ever walked into your home office, sat down at your desk, and felt a headache creep in within the hour, for no reason you could point to? Or noticed your brain fog is worse on days you are glued to your phone and better on days you are outside, away from screens? I…
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The WH Book Club’s 14 Favourite Reads Right Now
Read More: The WH Book Club’s 14 Favourite Reads Right NowWe’re sure you’re well aware, reading is cool again (spoiler alert: it always was)! Book clubs are booming, BookTok recommendations are filling our social media feeds and somehow, our TBR (that stands for ‘to be read’) lists keep getting longer. But if you’re wondering which books are actually worth the hype, start with these selections…
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Forget Plain Avocado Toast! This Quick Sardine Avo Smash Is Our New No-Cook Lunch Obsession
Read More: Forget Plain Avocado Toast! This Quick Sardine Avo Smash Is Our New No-Cook Lunch ObsessionThis recipe was born out of a work group chat when a colleague asked for easy work-from-home lunch ideas, says registered Nutrition Sophie Gastman (@sophiethenutritionist). “Someone threw in ‘spicy sardines on toast’ and I’ve been making my own version ever since,” she says. READ MORE: You’ll Love This Easy No-Cook Tomato Sauce With Spaghetti Recipe…
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Power Walking Delivers A Full-Body Burn. Here’s Why Fitness Experts Swear By It.
Read More: Power Walking Delivers A Full-Body Burn. Here’s Why Fitness Experts Swear By It.The term “power walking” might make you think of days past, it’s so back. Walking in general is beyond popular right now because this low-impact exercise has a bunch of benefits – both mental and physical. And while walking is great for you in general, some walking speeds and styles are more beneficial for your health than others. One way to power up your…
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14 Best Lip Balms For When Your Lips Are Seriously Chapped
Read More: 14 Best Lip Balms For When Your Lips Are Seriously ChappedHere’s the thing: The skin on your lips is thinner than anywhere else on your body and it doesn’t contain any oil glands to keep itself hydrated. That makes your pout more sensitive than the male ego – and water is only a small part of it. “Dry lips can be caused by a number…
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Garmin’s First Screen-Free Fitness Tracker Is Made For Your Digital Detox
Read More: Garmin’s First Screen-Free Fitness Tracker Is Made For Your Digital DetoxWe’re spending more time than ever trying to switch off. From digital detoxes to analogue hobbies and more intentional daily habits, there’s a growing movement towards doing less on our screens. Garmin’s new CIRQA Smart Band taps into that shift. As the brand’s first screen-free health and fitness tracker, it offers around-the-clock health and fitness…
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Guía de conversación: Preguntas sobre vejigas hiperactivas
Read More: Guía de conversación: Preguntas sobre vejigas hiperactivasEnglish Todos hemos experimentado la sensación incómoda de ir urgentemente al baño. ¡Y todos hemos reído tanto que hemos tenido filtraciones pequeñas de orina, y con algo de suerte, esas carcajadas valieron la pena! Pero, ¿qué pasaría si descubres que tienes ganas repentinas y urgentes de orinar incluso cuando tu vejiga no está llena? ¿O…
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Scissoring Is The Sex Position That Can Secretly Benefit Every Couple. Here’s How To Try It
Read More: Scissoring Is The Sex Position That Can Secretly Benefit Every Couple. Here’s How To Try ItOf all the sex positions and techniques out there, scissoring might be one of the most misunderstood. The sex position-slash-method is often thought of as the default way two people with vulvas have sex, but it’s definitely not the only way they can – nor is it an off-limits move for other couples. Regardless of your and your partner’s anatomy, “scissoring allows for…
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Here’s Exactly How Many Hot Yoga Classes It Takes To Be Less Depressed, Scientifically
Read More: Here’s Exactly How Many Hot Yoga Classes It Takes To Be Less Depressed, ScientificallyDepression can be a life-changing medical condition that often requires an individualised treatment plan, professional therapy and sometimes medication. But while antidepressants are considered a first-line treatment, not everyone responds well or is a candidate for them. Now, new research suggests hot yoga may also be an additional strategy worth considering for some people. The findings don’t mean…
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Why Proactive Care Matters for EoE
Read More: Why Proactive Care Matters for EoEOnce considered a rare condition, cases of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) are becoming more common. More than 470,000 people in the United States are living with EoE, a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus that causes symptoms that can disrupt daily life. A proactive approach to care can help you stay ahead of EoE, letting you…
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The Connection Between Burn Pits and Lung Cancer
Read More: The Connection Between Burn Pits and Lung Cancer+ Video transcript Video/Image Voiceover/Audio The Connection Between Burn Pits and Lung Cancer Animation: An open-air burn pit with people tossing different things into it – a biohazard container, weapons, chemicals, supplies. Pan to a military base nearby showing where servicemen and women live. For decades, the U.S. military used burn pits to dispose of…
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The Rise of Cirrhosis in Women
Read More: The Rise of Cirrhosis in WomenHere’s a common scenario: A woman in her late 30s starts having a glass or two of wine every evening. Ten years pass. She notices she’s more tired than usual, her stomach seems bloated, and her skin looks a little yellow. She finally goes to her medical clinician expecting to hear that she’s just overworked.…
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Meet Cathy Coyle, The Mentor Redefining Women’s Leadership – For All
Read More: Meet Cathy Coyle, The Mentor Redefining Women’s Leadership – For AllCathy Coyle, women’s leadership mentor and Ban Draoi (Irish Wise Woman), is swapping out pills and productivity hacks for plants and breathwork. And, she’s ushering in a new era that combats chronic burnout and reclaims what it means to be a woman in charge. If it feels like things right now are very loosely tethered…
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FAQs About COPD
Read More: FAQs About COPDCOPD affects millions of adults, but many people don’t know much about the disease until they or a loved one is diagnosed. Here are answers to common questions about what COPD is, who’s at risk and what actually helps. What is COPD, and what symptoms of COPD appear first? COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,…
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Discussion Guide: Questions to Ask About Overactive Bladder
Read More: Discussion Guide: Questions to Ask About Overactive BladderWe’ve all experienced the uncomfortable feeling of rushing to get to a bathroom. And many of us have laughed so hard that we’ve leaked a little pee — and hopefully the good belly laugh was worth it! But what if you find that you have the sudden and urgent feeling that you need to pee…
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I Was Told I Was Shy — But I Had Social Anxiety Disorder
Read More: I Was Told I Was Shy — But I Had Social Anxiety DisorderJuly is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. As told to Jacquelyne Froeber Social gatherings were a nightmare for me. Walking into any event, big or small, it felt like all eyes were on me. Focused. Like I was a specimen under a microscope and everyone was watching — judging — waiting…
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“I’ve Eaten This Breakfast For 10 Years – Here’s The Recipe”
Read More: “I’ve Eaten This Breakfast For 10 Years – Here’s The Recipe”“This is my ultimate porridge recipe. I’ve been eating some version of it for the best part of 10 years, and the fact that I’m still not sick of it says a lot,” registered Nutrition Sophie Gastman (@sophiethenutritionist) says. “If you’re wondering why porridge even needs a recipe, or how good it can really be,…
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10 Seriously Impressive Health Benefits Of Ginger, According To Dieticians
Read More: 10 Seriously Impressive Health Benefits Of Ginger, According To DieticiansGINGER IS A starring ingredient in many green juices – and for good reason. While the rhizome (a horizontal underground stem) has long been touted as a sick-day panacea in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, ginger’s overall health benefits are wide-ranging. Our editors spoke to several registered dietitians about the health and beauty benefits of ginger.…
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What Is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria??
Read More: What Is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria??+ Flipbook text Hives are red, itchy raised welts or patches on the skin. The medical term for hives is urticaria. What is chronic spontaneous urticaria? Chronic = Lasts for longer than 6 weeks Spontaneous = Happens on its own, without an obvious trigger Urticaria = Hives Why do hives happen? Cells in your body…
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Learn About Blood Cancers
Read More: Learn About Blood Cancers+ Infographic text What are blood cancers? Blood cancers occur when abnormal blood cells begin to divide uncontrollably or lose normal function. When this happens, blood cells have less ability to do their normal jobs: Fight infections Deliver oxygen to the body Help blood flow and clot normally Blood cancers usually happen due to an…
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What Your Bladder Might Be Telling You About Your Heart
Read More: What Your Bladder Might Be Telling You About Your HeartIf you’ve ever leaked a little when you sneezed or laughed, you’ve probably been told it’s just one of those things that comes with having babies or getting older. But, although UI is common, it’s not normal, and new research suggests urinary incontinence (UI) could also be a clue about your heart health. A University…
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“I Hear So Many Excuses From Women Who Want To Get Fit – Here’s What I Say”
Read More: “I Hear So Many Excuses From Women Who Want To Get Fit – Here’s What I Say”In today’s plugged-in, dopamine-driven world, finding the motivation to get up and stick to your scheduled workout can feel as tough as swiping your card to fill up your petrol tank. And while the endorphin-high is more than enough of a reward, the fact that it’ll take at least ten minutes of sweat and grit…
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Why Brain Health Matters
Read More: Why Brain Health MattersJune is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Did you know the human brain weighs 3 pounds? If that seems a little light for everything your brain does — we feel you. Three pounds is a toaster or a bag of apples. But, every day, your 3-pound, zero-ounce brainy organ works to regulate senses, emotions, thoughts,…
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The Heart Disease Symptoms Doctors Keep Calling “Atypical” with Dr. Jayne Morgan
Read More: The Heart Disease Symptoms Doctors Keep Calling “Atypical” with Dr. Jayne MorganWhy Isn’t Anyone Screening Us For Heart Disease? Have you ever noticed that you see your gynecologist every single year, but you have never once sat down with a cardiologist? I used to think that was just how midlife healthcare worked. My entire picture of women’s health revolved around hot flashes, mammograms, and whatever came…
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This Crispy Rösti & Pesto Eggs Recipe Will Ruin All Other Breakfasts For You
Read More: This Crispy Rösti & Pesto Eggs Recipe Will Ruin All Other Breakfasts For YouA rösti is basically a hash brown’s fancy Swiss cousin – somewhere between a latke and a potato pancake, explains registered Nutrition Sophie Gastman (@sophiethenutritionist). “Here it’s topped with crispy fried eggs and sweet balsamic roasted veg, so you’ve covered all the bases in terms of protein, healthy fats, carbs and fibre. In other words,…
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Gerda Steyn On The Power Of Running And The Future Of The Two Oceans Marathon
Read More: Gerda Steyn On The Power Of Running And The Future Of The Two Oceans MarathonFew athletes are more closely associated with the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon than Gerda Steyn. The seven-time Two Oceans champion credits the sport with changing almost every aspect of her life, from her career to the friendships she has built along the way. And she believes a new partnership between Discovery and the Totalsports Two…
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Who Treats Liver Disease?
Read More: Who Treats Liver Disease?+ Flipbook text If you need treatment for liver disease, you might start with seeing a type of specialist called a gastroenterologist. Gastroenterologist = doctor who treats the entire digestive system Your gastroenterologist may suggest you see another specialist called a hepatologist. Hepatologist = gastroenterologist who focuses on liver problems Some of the conditions hepatologists…
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We’ve Got You Covered: UV Protection Products
Read More: We’ve Got You Covered: UV Protection ProductsJuly is UV Safety Awareness Month. Stars — they’re just like us! Take the sun, for example. The fiery ball in the sky is 4.6 billion years old — that’s middle age in star years. And the sun is responsible for keeping all the plants, comets and asteroids from spinning out of control. Sound familiar?…
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What To Know About The New Generic IUD In South Africa
Read More: What To Know About The New Generic IUD In South AfricaEven though IUDs are one of the most affordable birth control options over time, the high initial cost can be a huge hurdle. That’s compounded by the fact that IUDs are limited in public clinics, and the misconceptions about them impact how many women use them. But with the introduction of South Africa’s first generic…
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5 Easy Exercises That’ll Prime Your Body For MUCH Better Orgasms
Read More: 5 Easy Exercises That’ll Prime Your Body For MUCH Better OrgasmsNeed a boost in the bedroom? Exercising might be the answer – it’s not only good for shaping up or slimming down, but it can also add spice to your sex life! Sexual wellness experts often point out that orgasms involve a combination of muscle contractions, blood flow, nerve stimulation and mental relaxation. These exercises…
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Best Hair Products That Can Save You From Cold-Weather Dryness
Read More: Best Hair Products That Can Save You From Cold-Weather DrynessStruggling to comb your hair in one sweep? Snapping? Feeling droog? Not cute, but definitely us too. Cold air, indoor heating and dry winter winds can strip strands of moisture. Research from dermatologists at Yonsei University also found that repeated heat exposure can increase hair dryness and surface damage. That’s especially relevant in winter, when…
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Stop What You’re Doing! The Viral Beast Health Blender Has Officially Launched In SA (And You Can Shop It At @home)
Read More: Stop What You’re Doing! The Viral Beast Health Blender Has Officially Launched In SA (And You Can Shop It At @home)A new chapter in everyday wellness has arrived. With the exclusive launch of Beast Health at @home, South African homes are invited to experience a more considered approach to nutrition, one that balances powerful blending performance, simplicity, and refined design. Founded by South African entrepreneur Colin Sapire, Beast Health was created with a clear purpose:…
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Jennifer Lopez Is In The Shape Of Her Life At 56 – These Are The 7 Strength Exercises She Never Skips
Read More: Jennifer Lopez Is In The Shape Of Her Life At 56 – These Are The 7 Strength Exercises She Never SkipsJennifer Lopez has been working out regularly – and intensely – for decades, and her starring role in Office Romance is the latest proof of her dedication. However, from what she has shared publicly, the 56-year-old appears to have stuck to the rigorous, consistent routine she’s known for, rather than dramatically changing her approach. ”You know that…
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Talking to Your Clinician About Overactive Bladder
Read More: Talking to Your Clinician About Overactive BladderOveractive bladder (OAB), the frequent, sudden urge to urinate, sometimes with leakage, is quite common. Over 3 out 10 women in the U.S. live with OAB, but the older you are, the higher the chances are that you’ll get it. In many cases, OAB is treatable. But you can’t be treated if you don’t speak…
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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: How Much Sex Should You Be Having?
Read More: Good Sex with Emily Jamea: How Much Sex Should You Be Having?Emily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, best-selling author and keynote speaker. You can also find her here, sharing her latest thoughts about sex. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re having “enough” sex, you’re not alone. As a couples and sex therapist, one of the most common questions I hear is: How often should we…
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If You Love Oral, You Need To Add ‘The French Lover’ To Your Cart Right Now
Read More: If You Love Oral, You Need To Add ‘The French Lover’ To Your Cart Right NowReal talk: finding a tongue vibrator sex toy that actually feels like a real tongue is like searching for a mythical artifact in an Indiana Jones movie. It’s a road usually fraught with aggressive suction traps and hard plastic let-downs. But fear not, fellow intimacy explorers and pleasure seekers – The French Lover by Smile…
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All About Myeloma
Read More: All About Myeloma+ Flipbook text What is myeloma? Myeloma is cancer that affects a specific type of white blood cell, called a plasma cell, found in bone marrow. Plasma cells help people fight infection. When a plasma cell has an abnormality, it can turn into a myeloma cell and multiply . Once they multiply, the myeloma cells…
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Fat Loss in Midlife: What The Last 20 Years Has Taught Me
Read More: Fat Loss in Midlife: What The Last 20 Years Has Taught MeHave you ever felt like you’re doing everything right and your body just won’t cooperate anymore? You’re eating the way you always did. You’re moving the way you always did. And somehow the scale won’t budge, your energy is gone, and your clothes fit differently every few months. If that’s you, I want you to…
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How To Style The Blokecore Aesthetic (Plus, Local Finds To Shop RN)
Read More: How To Style The Blokecore Aesthetic (Plus, Local Finds To Shop RN)From Naomi Osaka’s “court-oure” to football jerseys styled with skirts at the FIFA World Cup, high-performance sportswear has officially left the field and is ruling the streets. What used to stay strictly on the pitch (or the most sport-obsessed fans) is now showing up in everyday looks, with football jerseys, retro kits and relaxed athleisure…
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No, Earning More Won’t Make You Wealthy. A Financial Planner Explains What Will
Read More: No, Earning More Won’t Make You Wealthy. A Financial Planner Explains What WillThe biggest mistake Certified Financial Planner Kim Potgieter sees young professionals make is assuming that earning more will make them wealthy. Their thinking goes that once their promotion lands, their salary increases or their bonus clears, financial security will shortly follow on its own. The reality? It rarely does. We’ve all been there: you finally…
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I Had a Stroke at Birth and Spent Years Trying to Hide My Cerebral Palsy. Sharing on Social Media Helped Set Me Free.
Read More: I Had a Stroke at Birth and Spent Years Trying to Hide My Cerebral Palsy. Sharing on Social Media Helped Set Me Free.July is Disability Pride Month. As told to Jacquelyne Froeber I was born breech — feet first — on December 3, 1993. Of course, I don’t remember anything from that day. I don’t remember when the healthcare providers tried to turn me during delivery or when things escalated and I was delivered using forceps. I…
