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The Unexpected Benefits Of Running With A Stroller
Read More: The Unexpected Benefits Of Running With A StrollerRunning has a plethora of physical and mental health perks we know and love – but running with a stroller might come with a few bonus benefits you didn’t see coming. Stepping away from the never-ending juggle of feeds, cooking, cleaning, work and that 10k training plan, it gives you precious time with your bub…
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8 Easy Yoga Moves To Relieve Stress
Read More: 8 Easy Yoga Moves To Relieve StressYou can relieve stress with these moves in the comfort of your lounge – you don’t even have to change out of your PJs. Do the moves as a sequence, flowing from one move to the next without resting, then repeat for a total of two rounds. 1. Downward-Facing Dog Begin on all fours, knees hip-width…
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Is Your Asthma Under Control?
Read More: Is Your Asthma Under Control?If you have asthma, you know how terrifying it is when an asthma attack makes it feel like the air has been sucked out of the room and you’re struggling to breathe. But asthma attacks are not just terrifying, they can also be life-threatening for some people. And they’re a sign that your asthma is…
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Hot Stats on Warm Bevvies: Can Hot Beverages Help with Healthy Aging
Read More: Hot Stats on Warm Bevvies: Can Hot Beverages Help with Healthy AgingI was on Instagram the other night and passed a reel showing a woman in a crop top. She didn’t speak. Subtitles scrolled over her midriff as she pursed her lips and wagged her finger at the camera. “Nobody ever guesses my age right,” she said. “Because I know these anti-aging tricks.” An arrow appeared…
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The Neuroscience of Chronic Pain: Why Your Brain Gets Better at Creating Pain (And How to Teach It to Stop) with Ashleigh Di Lello
Read More: The Neuroscience of Chronic Pain: Why Your Brain Gets Better at Creating Pain (And How to Teach It to Stop) with Ashleigh Di LelloHave you ever felt like your body turned against you overnight? Like one day you were fine, and the next you’re dealing with unexplainable pain that doctors can’t figure out? Or maybe you’ve been managing chronic pain for so long that you’ve forgotten what it feels like to live without it? You’re not alone, and…
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This Anti-Ageing Smoothie Bowl Is Bursting With Antioxidant Power
Read More: This Anti-Ageing Smoothie Bowl Is Bursting With Antioxidant PowerWhen summer rolls in, so does the flood of smoothie-bowl inspo on your feed. And while we love them, some of those picture-perfect creations can be seriously time-consuming (and a little pricey) to pull off. This blackberry–mango smoothie bowl is a simpler way to bring variety to your a.m. menu. You can prep, chop and…
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Early-Onset Dementia Among Women Is Growing. Here’s How To Protect Yourself
Read More: Early-Onset Dementia Among Women Is Growing. Here’s How To Protect YourselfWe’re willing to bet your idea of a nightmare has changed radically since the days of hiding from the boogey man. Grown-up fears include: not being able to make rent, the petrol price doubling and… being affected by dementia. We have the data to back this last one up: several studies indicate that women express…
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Reclaim Your Glow With Jooce – Naturally!
Read More: Reclaim Your Glow With Jooce – Naturally!Whether you’re battling breakouts, hirsutism (those rogue facial hairs), irregular or absent cycles, fatigue, mood swings or the dreaded “just lose weight” advice, we see you and we’ve got your back! At Jooce, we believe women deserve real solutions, not quick fixes or cookie-cutter advice. That’s why we created a no-nonsense supplement line-up designed to…
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Me dijeron que era demasiado joven para tener cáncer endometrial, pero lo tenía
Read More: Me dijeron que era demasiado joven para tener cáncer endometrial, pero lo teníaEnglish Tal como se relató a Shannon Shelton Miller Septiembre es el Mes de Concientización del Cáncer Ginecológico Estaba trabajando en febrero de 2019 cuando mi ginecóloga obstetra me llamó y me preguntó si podía hablar por un momento. “Preferiría no hacer esto por teléfono, pero es muy grave”, dijo. “Tienes cáncer endometrial de etapa…
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8 Go-To Exercises That Burn The Most Calories
Read More: 8 Go-To Exercises That Burn The Most CaloriesWhen it comes to exercises that burn the most calories, whether for fat loss or maximum efficiency with the limited time you have, hard work is key. And your typical fat-burning exercises aren’t necessarily running, either. “It’s all about what type of workout will push you to work harder and raise your heart rate higher,”…
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A Lot Of People Get Self-Care Wrong – Here’s How To Build A Routine That Actually Works
Read More: A Lot Of People Get Self-Care Wrong – Here’s How To Build A Routine That Actually WorksWhat comes to mind when you think of self-care? It might be getting a pedicure or taking a long bubble bath. Or maybe it’s splurging on that R2 000 purse you’ve been eyeing or spending all Sunday bed-rotting in your pyjamas. Sure, those things can count as self-care in moderation – but that’s not really the full picture. Despite what social media and…
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The Most Comfortable Sleep You’ve Ever Tracked
Read More: The Most Comfortable Sleep You’ve Ever TrackedHow did you sleep? Garmin’s new Index™ Sleep Monitor has the answer. Designed as a lightweight, upper-arm band for maximum comfort, it delivers in-depth insights into your nightly recovery. More than a device, it represents an extension of the Garmin wellness ecosystem, where movement, rest and resilience are all measured in harmony. More Than Hours…
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9 Signs You Might Have Head and Neck Cancer
Read More: 9 Signs You Might Have Head and Neck CancerWhat do head and neck cancers have in common? Like the name suggests, it’s where they occur that groups them together. And the symptoms vary depending on the location of the cancer. “When doctors say ‘head and neck cancer,’ they’re usually talking about cancers that start in the mouth, throat, voice box, sinuses or salivary…
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This Healthy Grain Bowl Is So Good, You’ll Be Packing It On Repeat
Read More: This Healthy Grain Bowl Is So Good, You’ll Be Packing It On RepeatHearty, delicious and surprisingly easy to throw together, this barley salad recipe deserves a spot on your lunch menu this week. Straight from How Not To Age cookbook by Dr Michael Greger, author of the Sunday Times bestsellers How Not To Die and How Not to Diet. Inside, you’ll find more than 100 nutritionally balanced…
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I Was Told I Was Too Young to Have Endometrial Cancer — but I Did
Read More: I Was Told I Was Too Young to Have Endometrial Cancer — but I DidAs told to Shannon Shelton Miller September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. I was at work in February 2019 when my OB-GYN called me and asked if I could step away for a moment. “I’d rather not do this over the phone, but it’s pretty serious,” she said. “You have endometrial cancer, stage 1, and…
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Is There Sex After Cervical Cancer?
Read More: Is There Sex After Cervical Cancer?Joslyn Paguio was diagnosed with HPV, the virus that can cause cervical cancer, in the middle of her freshman year of college. She was given no further information by her school medical clinic, but she did her own research and found an OB-GYN, who discovered that Paguio’s HPV strain was high-risk for becoming cancer and…
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Vaginal Estrogen
Read More: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Vaginal EstrogenAttention everyone with a vagina: If your downstairs is feeling parched and persnickety and definitely not in the mood to party — you’re not alone. Everyone who has a period goes through menopause, and fluctuating estrogen levels can make you feel like you’re in the classic horror film, Invasion of the Vagina Snatchers. But before…
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What’s The Real Age For Perimenopause – And What Are The Symptoms?
Read More: What’s The Real Age For Perimenopause – And What Are The Symptoms?Perimenopause is perhaps the most misunderstood part of a woman’s life. We make a big(ish) deal of your first period and especially pregnancy, but when ovaries start winding down, so do helpful discussions about it. “Perimenopause is a tipping point that can shape a woman’s long-term health and quality of life,” says Dr Juanri Jonck,…
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6 Breakfast Making Tips That’ll Help You Ace Your Morning
Read More: 6 Breakfast Making Tips That’ll Help You Ace Your MorningLook, we all know that breakfast is *supposed* to be the most important meal of the day, yet we often end up skipping it… because snoozing seems like a much better option than slaving over your stove first thing in the morning, right? If anything, we grab a takeaway coffee on the way to work…
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A Tropical, Protein-Packed Smoothie That Transports You Straight To The Beach
Read More: A Tropical, Protein-Packed Smoothie That Transports You Straight To The BeachThink beyond your usual fruit blend for your a.m. smoothie with this tropical burst recipe. Just a sprinkle of frozen peas and a pinch of lime zest adds an unexpected, delicious twist to your morning brekkie. For serious power and energy, crank up the horsepower with one of Eiger’s ultimate blenders. READ MORE: 6 Time-Saving…
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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: When Is Pornography a Problem?
Read More: Good Sex with Emily Jamea: When Is Pornography a Problem?Emily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, author and podcast host. You can find her here each month to share her latest thoughts about sex. September is Sexual Health Awareness Month. I sat across from Jeremy and his wife, Sonia, in their first session with me. Sonia was fuming. Jeremy fidgeted, eyes fixed on the…
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Thuso Mbedu On Her New Role In Task And Why Growth Is Always Uncomfortable
Read More: Thuso Mbedu On Her New Role In Task And Why Growth Is Always UncomfortableWhen Brad Ingelsby (Mare of Easttown) writes a new crime drama, the TV world pays attention. His latest HBO series, Task, promises a gripping story about family, loyalty and the moral compromises that come with survival. The show stars Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey and Emilia Jones, with South Africa’s own Thuso Mbedu (Women’s Health September/October 2022 cover star) joining this heavyweight cast in her…
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REVIEW: New Balance FuelCell Rebel V5 Running Shoes
Read More: REVIEW: New Balance FuelCell Rebel V5 Running ShoesThe search for an everyday running shoe has never been more involved. From the number of factors to take into account (Weight! Heel drop! Support!) to whether or not it’ll match your running aesthetic (it exists!), there’s a lot to consider. So when given the chance to review the new New Balance FuelCell Rebel V5,…
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From Concussion To Breast Injuries: How The Women’s Rugby World Cup Is Sparking A Medical Revolution
Read More: From Concussion To Breast Injuries: How The Women’s Rugby World Cup Is Sparking A Medical Revolution“Four years ago, World Rugby made a commitment that any research they do on the men’s game, they will also do on the women’s game,” World Rugby’s medical manager Dr Lindsay Starling tells WH. “Any research funded or conducted by World Rugby is 50/50, male and female, or solely on females.” Considering the widely cited figure…
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Your Step-by-Step 30-Day Decluttering Plan
Read More: Your Step-by-Step 30-Day Decluttering PlanIt’s true, a cluttered home is a cluttered mind. And we all know that feeling of being overwhelmed the moment we walk into a messy space. To help you clear this mental load, we’ve consulted with organising experts Lemon Organisers, MK Method and Clutter Free. Ahead, we’ll share their tactics to help you win the…
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Exactly How To Burn More Calories For Weight Loss
Read More: Exactly How To Burn More Calories For Weight LossStruggling to lose weight? If you’ve been sweating it out on a regular basis and the scale has barely budged – or worse, it spiked – you can probably blame an imbalance of two key weight-loss players: calories in (how much you eat) and calories out (how much you burn). What looks simple on paper…
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The Fibre-Packed Salad That’ll Keep You Full (And Feeling Good)
Read More: The Fibre-Packed Salad That’ll Keep You Full (And Feeling Good)This filling salad is low in fat and high in fibre, making it a satisfying choice for lunch when you’re super hungry and need an energy boost. For an extra protein hit, add a grilled chicken breast or 30g crumbled feta, which pairs beautifully with the butternut and spinach. High-Fibre Roasted Butternut And Spinach Salad…
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Multiple Brain Aneurysms Changed My Life — And I’m So Much Better For It
Read More: Multiple Brain Aneurysms Changed My Life — And I’m So Much Better For ItAs told to Nicole Audrey Spector September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month. It was Aug. 11, 2022. I was working remotely that day. During a Zoom call with my boss and colleagues, while discussing a new project I would lead, I heard and felt a big pop go off in my head. Suddenly the voices…
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Can Decluttering Really Improve Your Mental Health? Here’s What Psychologists Say
Read More: Can Decluttering Really Improve Your Mental Health? Here’s What Psychologists SayFeeling like your life has no order and everything is just one big mess? Babe it’s a sign, a sign to declutter and let go of what doesn’t serve you. Our environments often reflect our mental state, which is why it’s so important to re-evaluate them. Prioritising your mental health can start with removing the…
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3 Girl-On-Top Sex Positions That Will Let You Control All The Action
Read More: 3 Girl-On-Top Sex Positions That Will Let You Control All The ActionThere are many perks to being on top when you’re having sex, but the most important one is that you can control your own pleasure, moving in a rhythm and at a speed that pushes all the right buttons for you. Depending on the sex position, you’re also in control of the depth at which…
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When Grief Won’t Let Go
Read More: When Grief Won’t Let GoAndrea Gilats was completely devastated when she lost Tom, her husband of 20 years, to cancer. For two years she wrote him daily letters. But as months turned to years, her overwhelming sorrow didn’t fade as expected. Instead, it consumed her life for nearly a decade. “I felt that my world had broken apart. I…
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Hair Loss, Hair Thinning, and Fun Solutions with Ensemble Hair Founder Jessica Hallock
Read More: Hair Loss, Hair Thinning, and Fun Solutions with Ensemble Hair Founder Jessica HallockAre you staring in the mirror wondering when your forehead became a “five-head”? You’re not imagining it – and you’re definitely not alone. If you’ve noticed your hair getting thinner, your part getting wider, or your ponytail feeling significantly smaller, you’re experiencing one of the most common (and frustrating) changes that happen to women as…
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Sleepmaxxing Is TikTok’s Latest Obsession – But Do These Sleep Hacks Really Work?
Read More: Sleepmaxxing Is TikTok’s Latest Obsession – But Do These Sleep Hacks Really Work?From “sleepy girl mocktails” to mouth taping, #sleepmaxxing has exploded on TikTok. The trend promises deeper, longer sleep through hacks, supplements and devices – but are these viral tricks worth trying? To find out, we spoke to Dr Rob Henst, a sleep scientist and co-founder of Sleep Science, a sleep consultancy practise in Cape Town. He explained…
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It Took Years to Get My Nasal Polyps Diagnosed, and Even Longer to Treat Them
Read More: It Took Years to Get My Nasal Polyps Diagnosed, and Even Longer to Treat ThemEspañol September is World Sinus Health Awareness Month. As told to Erica Rimlinger Twelve years ago, the nasal congestion began. There were several possible causes I could think of: I might have had a mild cold or seasonal allergies. The flooding that swept into our hometown from the hurricane that year may have triggered my…
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Recibir mi diagnóstico de pólipos nasales tomó años y tratarlos tomó incluso más tiempo
Read More: Recibir mi diagnóstico de pólipos nasales tomó años y tratarlos tomó incluso más tiempoEnglish Septiembre es el Mes Mundial de la Concientización de la Salud de los Senos Paranasales Tal como se relató a Erica Rimlinger Hace doce años, empezó mi congestión nasal. Había varias posibles causas: Podía tener un resfriado o alergias estacionales. La inundación del pueblo en que vivía debido al huracán que ocurrió ese año…
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How 2025 Cover Search Winner Tammi Ragebult Discovered Joy Through Running
Read More: How 2025 Cover Search Winner Tammi Ragebult Discovered Joy Through RunningRunning… What began as a coping mechanism during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 soon became a calling for WH Cover Search Winner Tammi Ragebult, then a flight attendant who’d returned to South Africa with nothing much to do. Fast forward to 2025 and she completed her first Comrades Marathon in June 2025. How’s that for…
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From Toxic Mantras To Self-Love – Daniella Corder’s Journey To True Wellness
Read More: From Toxic Mantras To Self-Love – Daniella Corder’s Journey To True Wellness“I’ll never forget standing in the shower at just 10 or 11 years old, already ashamed that my stomach wasn’t flat,” recalls Daniella Corder, an online fitness coach whose social media wellness content is as binge-worthy as a new season of Netflix’s Emily In Paris. Growing up in the heyday of the ‘heroin chic’ era,…
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WH Cover Search Finalist Tammy Jonas On Healthy Competitiveness
Read More: WH Cover Search Finalist Tammy Jonas On Healthy CompetitivenessVibrant, tenacious and loving life: that’s how 27-year-old fitness instructor Tammy Jonas describes herself. Having played netball since the age of seven, the East-London-based netball coach says the sport has become a defining aspect of her life. As a netball coach now, Tammy channels her competitive streak into her students, creating winning environments on and…
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Watch The Springbok Women In Action At The Rugby World Cup
Read More: Watch The Springbok Women In Action At The Rugby World CupAs South Africa wraps up Women’s Month this August, the Springbok Women are busy showing the world exactly why rugby belongs to them too. Playing in the Rugby World Cup in England, the team in green and gold is carrying not just national pride, but the dreams of every young girl who’s ever imagined pulling…
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Art and Creativity for Healing Inner Wounds
Read More: Art and Creativity for Healing Inner WoundsHealing from emotional pain takes time. While talk therapy, journaling, or meditation can help, some wounds go deeper—beyond words. That’s where art and creativity come in. These powerful tools help people express, process, and release inner pain in ways that feel safe and meaningful. Whether you’re drawing, painting, dancing, or playing music, creative expression offers…
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The Biggest Loser Trainer Reveals What Really Happened Behind the Scenes (It’s Not What You Think) with Kim Lyons
Read More: The Biggest Loser Trainer Reveals What Really Happened Behind the Scenes (It’s Not What You Think) with Kim LyonsAre you one of those people who watched The Biggest Loser and thought, “There’s no way that’s healthy”? Or maybe you were inspired by the dramatic transformations but wondered what really happened after the cameras stopped rolling? As someone who’s spent decades in the fitness industry, I’ve always been fascinated by our culture’s relationship with…
