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Surprising GLP-1 Benefits Revealed: Brain Health, Pain Relief, Anti-Inflammatory Effects and More with Dr. Tyna Moore
Read More: Surprising GLP-1 Benefits Revealed: Brain Health, Pain Relief, Anti-Inflammatory Effects and More with Dr. Tyna MooreAre you thinking about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy purely for weight loss? You’re not alone. A lot of the public hype about them is strictly based on weight loss. But what if I told you that semaglutide actually offers a remarkable range of health benefits that could completely transform how you feel every…
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Is Sunscreen Toxic? Experts – And Science – Weigh In On Viral Claims
Read More: Is Sunscreen Toxic? Experts – And Science – Weigh In On Viral ClaimsSunscreen, sunblock, SPF: the sun protection skincare has been hailed by derms as the holy grail in skincare for ages. The reason? The sun is a potent skin ager, creates wrinkles, damages skin, and increases hyperpigmentation. By rigorously applying sunscreen every day, experts teach, we prevent or mitigate these effects. Recently, though, social media has…
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Banana Muffins That Ease PMS And Cramping – True Story!
Read More: Banana Muffins That Ease PMS And Cramping – True Story!Banana muffins aren’t exactly at the top of foods that you crave when PMS has you in a chokehold, right? While a slab of chocolate may seem like your only trusted bestie during that period, try pairing it with this recipe. Here’s the science behind our suggestion: bananas provide cramp-busting potassium and vitamin B6, a…
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Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Nasal Polyps
Read More: Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Nasal PolypsNasal polyps are noncancerous growths that develop inside the nose or in your sinuses. Although nasal polyps are usually painless, they can produce uncomfortable symptoms like pressure and fullness in the nose and face, a stuffy nose with thick and discolored drainage, breathing issues and a loss of smell and taste. Anyone can get nasal…
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7 Things To Know When Buying A New Pair Of Running Shoes
Read More: 7 Things To Know When Buying A New Pair Of Running ShoesIf you’re thinking of running more (or at all), let’s start with the one thing that’ll make the biggest difference: your shoes. They can affect your stride, pace, PBs and – more importantly – help you start out without the knee niggles, arch pain or blistered heels that could make you want to quit before…
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4 Reasons Trojan Makes The Perfect Partner For WH Cover Search 2025
Read More: 4 Reasons Trojan Makes The Perfect Partner For WH Cover Search 2025Entering WH Cover Search 2025 is a no-brainer when winning means a Trojan prize – the brand with a diverse range of intuitive products that believes in healthy living. Their high-quality fitness equipment is built to join individuals on any fitness journey – including yours, when you enter. The Men’s Health & Women’s Health Cover…
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Three Moves To Progress From Modified To Full Push-Ups
Read More: Three Moves To Progress From Modified To Full Push-UpsFull push-ups are not only great movements for sculpted arm muscles. They’re also amazing for core strength and work multiple areas of the trunk. But if you’re struggling to move from modified to straight legs, this three-step programme is here to help. Here, simple moves for full push-up progression. How to do this full push-up…
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Why This South African Runner Says Her Hardest Years Were Her Most Meaningful
Read More: Why This South African Runner Says Her Hardest Years Were Her Most MeaningfulForget linear success stories. Jenna Challenor’s journey through the world of running is a masterclass in tenacity, love and the messy beauty of rebuilding when everything falls apart. At 43, this Durban girl, sporting all-rounder, and mom of three has built a professional running career spanning over a decade, with achievements that would stop most…
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The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Why COPD Is the 4th Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.
Read More: The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Why COPD Is the 4th Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.We partnered with The Great Girlfriends Show and COPD Foundation, with support from Sanofi and Regeneron, to bring this critical conversation to light. Key topics include: Understanding COPD: What it is and why it’s affecting millions in silence. The importance of early detection and proactive health measures. How community support and advocacy can transform patient…
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The Great Girlfriends Podcast: The Surprising Signs Your Body Might Be Battling Lupus
Read More: The Great Girlfriends Podcast: The Surprising Signs Your Body Might Be Battling LupusWhether you’ve been diagnosed, know someone who has, or simply want to understand more about this autoimmune disease, Dr. Williams brings her medical expertise while Tracy shares her real-life experience battling lupus. Together, they reveal what many women endure in silence—and why awareness is key to advocacy and healing. Key topics include: The hidden signs…
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Understanding the Latest Updates to Covid-19 Vaccine Guidance for Children and Pregnant Women Webinar
Read More: Understanding the Latest Updates to Covid-19 Vaccine Guidance for Children and Pregnant Women WebinarFollowing the Department of Health and Human Services’ andCenters for Disease Control and Prevention’s updates to COVID-19vaccine recommendations for children and pregnant women,HealthyWomen convened experts from leading medical societies fora discussion around the importance of COVID-19 vaccines forpregnant women and children, the short- and long-term impacts ofthese changes, and what this decision means in practical…
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10 Non-Food Rewards For Weight Loss, From Experts
Read More: 10 Non-Food Rewards For Weight Loss, From ExpertsAnyone on a weight loss journey can agree that it’s difficult. It’s difficult to forgo chocolates and chips for carrots and cucumbers, or to force yourself to do a workout when you’d rather be in bed. Enter: rewards. “Rewards are such an important part of a successful fitness journey,” says fitness trainer Abbi McDuling. “They…
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The Physical Impact of Grief
Read More: The Physical Impact of GriefWhen Katja Faber learned her 23-year-old son, Alex, had been brutally murdered, she felt a physical pain, as if her body had been hit by a truck. “From the moment that the police stood at my door and told me the news that he had been killed, I felt altered, not only emotionally, but also…
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6 Life Lessons On Staying Motivated – By A Pro Runner Who’s Been Through It All
Read More: 6 Life Lessons On Staying Motivated – By A Pro Runner Who’s Been Through It AllMotivation isn’t always about feeling fired up or smashing goals. Sometimes, it’s about getting out of bed when everything hurts – physically, mentally, emotionally. And few people know that better than South African ultra runner Jenna Challenor. She’s a mom of three, coach and professional athlete whose journey has included international podiums, devastating illnesses, major…
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A New Study Shows Sex Before Bed Is Linked With Better Sleep. Here’s Why
Read More: A New Study Shows Sex Before Bed Is Linked With Better Sleep. Here’s WhyFinding the perfect recipe for a good night’s sleep can feel pretty complicated. Experts have recommended everything from keeping your bedroom cool at night, to sticking with consistent sleep and wake times, to avoiding screens for hours before bed. But you can now add a much simpler sleep-enhancing hack to the list: Have sex. That’s the major takeaway from a new…
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These Are The Average 10k Times For Women – And How To Improve Yours
Read More: These Are The Average 10k Times For Women – And How To Improve YoursPerhaps you’ve conquered the 5k and have set your sights further afield, or are a seasoned racer chasing a PB. Either way, 10k is a distance that tests your stamina while still allowing you to push your pace. “A 10k run is one of the most accessible, particularly for those who are looking for a challenge but perhaps not…
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Navigating a Rare Disease
Read More: Navigating a Rare DiseaseFor a long time, Sabrina Riddle feared she’d never really know what was going on in her head. In 2011, she went to her healthcare provider (HCP) with what she thought was an ear infection. She was prescribed antibiotics, but they didn’t help. Nothing did. For months, Riddle walked around with intense pressure in her…
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10 Things You Need to Know About Vitamin D
Read More: 10 Things You Need to Know About Vitamin DWe need enough Vitamin D to stay well and have healthy bones. There’s even some evidence that getting enough vitamin D can lower your risk of dying from cancer or getting Type 2 diabetes. But have you ever heard the saying, “too much of a good thing?” When a British man’s overdose on vitamin D…
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Schizophrenia 101
Read More: Schizophrenia 101Schizophrenia and the people living with it are highly misunderstood. The name itself is misleading: Schizophrenia means “split mind” in Latin, but the illness doesn’t cause “split,” or multiple, personalities. One in every 100 people — approximately 2 million individuals in the United States alone — is living with schizophrenia, a condition that can significantly…
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Rewriting The Rules on How To Menopause with Tamsen Fadal
Read More: Rewriting The Rules on How To Menopause with Tamsen FadalHave you ever wondered why something that affects literally HALF of the population remains shrouded in whispers and shame? With over 1 billion women expected to be in menopause by 2025, you’d think we’d have this conversation figured out by now. Yet here we are, with 80% of women experiencing symptoms like hot flashes, brain…
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9 Winter Workout Gear Essentials That Cost Under R500
Read More: 9 Winter Workout Gear Essentials That Cost Under R500Nothing destroys fitness and weight-loss gains like the onset of winter. Even if you start out with good intentions, it’s hard to stick with the programme when everything from the thermometer on your car to the gloomy darkness is telling you to stay in bed. But the right gear will shield you from the elements…
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Coconut Flour Pizza Base (Low Carbs, Gluten-Free)
Read More: Coconut Flour Pizza Base (Low Carbs, Gluten-Free)Gather here gluten-intolerant huns! There’s one more way to enjoy pizza without worrying about the havoc gluten wreaks in your digestive system. Coconut is such a multi-purpose ingredient: we drink the water, add flakes to our granola and cook with the oil. The flour is just as versatile and easy to use. Case in point:…
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8 Simple Strategies To Slow The Ageing Process In Your 60s That You Can Start Any Time
Read More: 8 Simple Strategies To Slow The Ageing Process In Your 60s That You Can Start Any TimeAgeing may be inevitable – but it doesn’t always happen at a steady pace. Research shows that our cells tend to age in spurts, with noticeable accelerations around the ages of 44 and 60. During these periods, certain biological changes can make you feel your age more acutely. It’s not entirely clear from the research what’s going…
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I’m Tired of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Being Misunderstood
Read More: I’m Tired of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Being MisunderstoodAs told to Jacquelyne Froeber I moved to Manhattan in my early 20s for a job in television production. I worked as a producer for shows on ABC News and Showtime, and I loved the fast pace of the job and the city. Between work and friends, I was constantly on the go and there…
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This Full-Body HIIT Boxing Workout Is A Crazy Calorie Burner – No Gloves Needed
Read More: This Full-Body HIIT Boxing Workout Is A Crazy Calorie Burner – No Gloves NeededWith martial-arts-style manoeuvres, full body HIIT boxing workouts are much more than self-defence – they’re proven calorie killers that burn an average of 500 of those buggers an hour. They also target and tone your arms, shoulders, abs, thighs and butt for a workout that boosts your metabolism, improves your balance and chisels a strong,…
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I Asked a PhD Why Americans Are So Divided About Food with Dr. Jessica Knurick
Read More: I Asked a PhD Why Americans Are So Divided About Food with Dr. Jessica KnurickAre you living in a nutrition echo chamber? I hadn’t thought about the fact that we likely are—until I asked one innocent question on Instagram that completely shattered my understanding of food safety, wellness trends, and what it really means to help people get healthier. What started as a simple question about food coloring bans…
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HealthyWomen Statement on HHS Recommendations Regarding Covid-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy
Read More: HealthyWomen Statement on HHS Recommendations Regarding Covid-19 Vaccination During PregnancyHealthyWomen shares the concerns of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and other medical associations about the health and safety of pregnant people and newborns in the United States following the recent announcement that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will no longer recommend Covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy. This decision may…
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The Pork Belly And Lobster Dish That Your Tastebuds Will Remember Forever
Read More: The Pork Belly And Lobster Dish That Your Tastebuds Will Remember ForeverKnown for his bold flavours and boundary-pushing fusion of fine ingredients, global culinary sensation Jameson Stocks shares an exclusive recipe below: a luxurious Lobster and Pork Belly – a decadent dish that perfectly captures his signature flair for elevated comfort food. Combining tender poached lobster, crispy spiced pork belly, rich tomato-cannellini bean reduction and crisp…
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Why Every Woman Deserves A Solo Escape
Read More: Why Every Woman Deserves A Solo EscapeIf you’re longing to get away, but – sorry, friends and family – you kinda want to go alone, you’re in good company. Turns out, solo travel is a rising trend among women, globally. A report by tourism news outlet Skift found that 40% of women travellers were planning a solo escape in 2025. Meanwhile,…
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The Importance of an Eye Exam
Read More: The Importance of an Eye ExamMay is Healthy Vision Month. My partner, Tom, often brags about his great eyesight. And I’ve always just assumed he has perfect vision because he’s dating me. But I had to give him major side-eye when he told me it’s been decades since his last eye exam. To be clear, everyone should get an eye…
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Type 2 Inflammation and Nasal Polyps
Read More: Type 2 Inflammation and Nasal Polyps+ Infographic text What is type 2 inflammation? Not to be confused with type 2 diabetes, type 2 inflammation involves the immune system. We all have a type 2 immune response, which is when your immune system sends out type 2 immune cells to fight certain infections or allergens. Type 2 immune cells fight “intruders”…
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6 Things Neurologists Would Never Do If They Wanted To Protect Their Brain Health
Read More: 6 Things Neurologists Would Never Do If They Wanted To Protect Their Brain HealthAll of your organs are crucial to your well-being, with the exception of a select few (looking at you, appendix). But if you had to rank the ones you really, really want to protect, your brain should definitely be one of the top contenders. After all, your brain is your body’s command centre, overseeing basic life…
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Trainers Discuss TikTok’s 3-2-1 Method & If It Works
Read More: Trainers Discuss TikTok’s 3-2-1 Method & If It WorksFinding a good workout split can be really daunting: Are you doing enough cardio? Torching enough calories? What about building strength? But what if it’s not fun? Thankfully, TikTok has introduced the 3-2-1 method. It’s a weekly workout split that “promotes variety and helps prevent overtraining in any one area,” says trainer and founder of…
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How Is Lupus Diagnosed?
Read More: How Is Lupus Diagnosed?May is Lupus Awareness Month. + Infographic text What is lupus? Lupus is a chronic condition where your body’s immune system attacks tissues and organs. 9 out of 10 people with lupus are female. Black, American Indian and Alaska Native women are 2–3x more likely to get lupus than white women. Almost 1 in 2…
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Common Types of Lupus
Read More: Common Types of LupusMay is Lupus Awareness Month. + Infographic text Lupus is an autoimmune disease that happens when the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and causes harmful inflammation. About 1.5 million Americans are living with some form of lupus. 9 out 10 people with lupus are women. Common types of lupus Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) …
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Stress Caused My Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
Read More: Stress Caused My Spontaneous Coronary Artery DissectionAs told to Jacquelyne Froeber Everything happened so fast. In December 2022, I was walking back from the bathroom to my office when I felt a tug in my chest and an odd sensation — like I’d smeared Icy Hot on my heart. My initial reaction was that I might have a cold, or the…
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Don’t Let Energy Vampires In
Read More: Don’t Let Energy Vampires InQuick poll: Who’s the best vampire of all time? Old-school Count? Queen of the damned? Everyone on The Vampire Diaries? Well, silly mortals, it’s none of the above. I know it sounded like an opinion question, but the answer is Claudia from Interview with the Vampire. Also acceptable: Michael B. Jordan in Sinners. Who knew…
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How To Deal With Your Latex Condom Allergy
Read More: How To Deal With Your Latex Condom AllergyLatex, a common ingredient in healthcare, is a liquid material derived from the rubber tree – and is found in many products such as condoms, gloves and balloons. Experts define a latex allergy as an immune system response to the proteins in natural rubber latex, which goes on to symptoms such as mild skin irritation…
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These Budget-Friendly Home Gym Items Are All You Need, Trust Us
Read More: These Budget-Friendly Home Gym Items Are All You Need, Trust UsKeen to unlock your fitness potential without breaking the bank? Or maybe in cold temps, taking a run outside is as appealing as soggy socks. Here’s how a budget-friendly home gym can deliver serious results, no crowded locker rooms or pricey memberships required. Research shows effective workouts are achievable with minimal equipment right at home.…
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Is A Standing Abs Workout More Effective Than Lying Down? Experts Discuss
Read More: Is A Standing Abs Workout More Effective Than Lying Down? Experts DiscussDoing a standing abs workout might sound as vintage as working out in a unitard, but surprise, surprise: they’re both super popular right now! “They mimic real-life movements more than floor crunches do,” says Daniella Corder, a certified personal trainer, menstrual cycle educator and cyclical nutrition advisor. Plus, for beginners and anyone with mobility issues,…
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Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
Read More: Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10KAfter drawing thousands of runners to the streets of Gqeberha and Cape Town, South Africa’s most dynamic road running series is heading to KwaZulu-Natal for its third stop of the year. The 8th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K hits the Durban beachfront on Sunday, 13 July 2025, promising fast times, good vibes and an unbeatable mix of competition…
