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Hilary Duff Relies On Ladder Workouts For Full-Body Strength. Here Are The 4 Lower-Body Exercises She Swears By
Read More: Hilary Duff Relies On Ladder Workouts For Full-Body Strength. Here Are The 4 Lower-Body Exercises She Swears ByLong-time strength training devotee Hilary Duff is following a consistent lifting routine as she prepares for her upcoming world tour. To help her stay on track, the ‘So Yesterday’ singer has partnered with the popular Ladder app, using its expert-delivered daily plan and structured progressions to fit workouts into her day. “For years I avoided the…
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What Is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)?
Read More: What Is Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)?+ Infographic text Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is the medical term for hives that: Have no known cause Last a long time Chronic = Lasts for 6 weeks or longer Spontaneous = No obvious cause or trigger Urticaria = Red and itchy raised welts or patches on the skin (hives) What causes CSU? When your…
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Jessie James Decker Opens Up About Living With Migraine
Read More: Jessie James Decker Opens Up About Living With MigraineJessie James Decker recalls walking out onto the stage to headline her own concert when a migraine attack hit. “Every note I sang felt like my head was going to explode,” she said. “It was awful.” This was just one of many times when Decker recalls feeling like she had no choice but to power…
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World Microbiome Day: The Hidden Ecosystem Connecting You and Your Pet
Read More: World Microbiome Day: The Hidden Ecosystem Connecting You and Your PetIt turns out that sharing your home with a dog or cat could mean sharing far more than companionship. Emerging research suggests that people and their pets may also share aspects of their gut microbiomes – the trillions of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms that play a vital role in everything from digestion and immunity…
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Why You’re Still Deficient After Taking All the Right Supplements (The Absorption Problem Gets Worse in Midlife) with Lindsey Burwell
Read More: Why You’re Still Deficient After Taking All the Right Supplements (The Absorption Problem Gets Worse in Midlife) with Lindsey BurwellYou went to the appointment. You got the labs done. You walked out with a list of supplements longer than your grocery run, and you have been faithfully taking every single one. And yet somehow, your follow-up labs still show deficiencies. Your energy is still low. Your hair is still thinning. You are still waking…
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Learn This Pilates Lingo To Help You Keep Up In Your First Class
Read More: Learn This Pilates Lingo To Help You Keep Up In Your First ClassPilates, a previously ignored and underrated exercise, has exploded in popularity. It’s now responsible for many a TikTok trend, from wall Pilates to Power Pilates and more. But, walk into a class completely unprepared and you’ll lose more than just your grip on the reformer. So, before you book that class, read this list of…
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Real Radiance, Real Results
Read More: Real Radiance, Real ResultsHave you tried the A, B, C of glowing skin that’s more even-toned with dark marks caused by spots and UV radiation fading by the day? With the African Extracts Radiance range, you can trust clinically proven results and the real-life experience of women who struggle with skin confidence. It’s simple – three key ingredients!…
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Glowing Skin & Sharper Thinking: 7 Massive Sauna Health Benefits
Read More: Glowing Skin & Sharper Thinking: 7 Massive Sauna Health BenefitsNo, it’s not just you – suddenly, everyone is super into saunas now. Where once the touted sauna health benefits were frowned at, formal science has come out in force in support of this, erm, hot trend. The sauna, a mainstay of hotel spas, gyms and your super-rich uncle’s house, is now mainstream. These days,…
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The Best Way To Fill Your Cup From Routine To Release
Read More: The Best Way To Fill Your Cup From Routine To ReleaseModern life rarely slows down. Between early workouts, work meetings, school runs, errands and carving out moments for yourself, having everyday essentials you can rely on makes all the difference. The Everyday Suburban in Blue Sky is designed for women who move through full schedules with intention, blending practical performance with soft, elevated style. Crafted…
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Acute Myeloid Leukemia Nearly Killed Me — But It Didn’t Stop Me From Dancing My Heart Out
Read More: Acute Myeloid Leukemia Nearly Killed Me — But It Didn’t Stop Me From Dancing My Heart OutAs told to Nicole Audrey Spector When I discovered dance at the age of 10, I fell immediately in love with it and knew that I wanted to be a professional dancer. My family supported my ambitions and it was an incredibly proud moment when I landed my first job — as a backup dancer…
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Why Mauritius Needs To Be Your Next Fitness Destination
Read More: Why Mauritius Needs To Be Your Next Fitness DestinationIf you’re the kind of person who packs your trainers on every trip with every good intention of using them but doesn’t quite make it to the on-site gym, then this might just change your mind. I checked into three very different hotels – each with its own take on fitness and recovery – and…
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Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About COPD
Read More: Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About COPDFor a long time, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) — a progressive lung condition — was thought of as a “man’s disease.” But that’s no longer the case. “Women are more likely to develop COPD than men,” said Suzette A. Garafano, M.D., clinical director of the COPD Program at NYU Langone Health. “Yet women are…
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15 Minutes With: Sharon Malone Talks the Future of Menopause Care, Embracing Midlife and Health Tips from Michelle Obama
Read More: 15 Minutes With: Sharon Malone Talks the Future of Menopause Care, Embracing Midlife and Health Tips from Michelle ObamaSharon Malone, M.D., is the menopause whisperer. You may have heard her talking about all things perimenopause and menopause on Oprah’s podcast. Or Michelle Obama’s podcast. Or your favorite morning show. Or her own podcast. But Malone doesn’t just talk the talk. As a board-certified OB-GYN and menopause practitioner, Malone has more than 30 years…
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Biohacking Gone Wrong: Why Everything You’re Doing to Optimize Your Health Might Be Backfiring with Dr. Sabrina Solt
Read More: Biohacking Gone Wrong: Why Everything You’re Doing to Optimize Your Health Might Be Backfiring with Dr. Sabrina SoltHave you ever done everything right, taken the supplements, used the red light, eaten the clean food, and still felt worse? Wired but exhausted. Heart racing at 3am. Crashing every afternoon like clockwork. If that sounds familiar, this conversation is going to change how you think about your health completely. I recently sat down with…
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This PT-Approved Workout Technique Gets Max Results, Fast – With No Equipment
Read More: This PT-Approved Workout Technique Gets Max Results, Fast – With No EquipmentYou might get your workouts from Instagram – and while we love a fitfluencer as much as the next girl, it just doesn’t replace real technique tips that take your standard total-body equipment-free workout to the next level. The answer? Women’s Health 2019 Next Fitness Star Nomawothi Bafana, creator of this workout, says it’s all…
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I Couldn’t ‘Pray the Gay Away,’ so I Went to Conversion Therapy. It Nearly Killed Me.
Read More: I Couldn’t ‘Pray the Gay Away,’ so I Went to Conversion Therapy. It Nearly Killed Me.June is Pride Month. As told to Nicole Audrey Spector I grew up in a chaotic household. There was a lot of moving around, anger and abuse. My parents divorced when I was 8. I never really knew what a healthy, happy family looked like, but I certainly knew what an unhealthy, unhappy family looked…
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20 Ways To Winter-Proof Your Wellness Routine
Read More: 20 Ways To Winter-Proof Your Wellness RoutineWe’re well into winter and with it comes all the usual suspects: lingering coughs, dry skin, stuffy rooms, aching joints and the occasional dip in motivation. While no product can guarantee you’ll dodge every seasonal bug, a few smart additions to your routine can make the colder months feel far more manageable. From immunity support…
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Indoor Air Pollution Gets Worse In Winter – Here’s How To Fight It
Read More: Indoor Air Pollution Gets Worse In Winter – Here’s How To Fight ItDuring colder months, you’re probably going to want to light the fire, close the windows and keep cosy. And, when loadshedding hits, flick on the generator and continue to ‘Netflix and chill’. But, if you want to stay healthy this winter, this is exactly what you shouldn’t be doing – unless you’ve invested in an…
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These Crunchy Homemade Rusks Make Every Coffee Break Better
Read More: These Crunchy Homemade Rusks Make Every Coffee Break BetterLooking for a healthier take on a homestyle rusk recipe? Look no further. This easy version skips refined sugar and leans on fibre-rich ingredients such as bran, whole wheat flour and oats. They’re crunchy, hearty and made for winter mornings when only a hot cup of coffee and a good rusk will do. What’s Inside…
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A New Era Of Stability Running Starts With The GEL-KAYANO™ 33
Read More: A New Era Of Stability Running Starts With The GEL-KAYANO™ 33If your running goals sit somewhere between comfortably ticking off a 5km and building towards a faster 10km or even a half-marathon, you’ll know the value of a shoe that feels supportive without weighing you down. That’s exactly where the new ASICS GEL-KAYANO™ 33 comes in. Building on one of the brand’s most established stability…
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Dry Eye and Menopause
Read More: Dry Eye and MenopauseMay is + Infographic text What causes dry eye symptoms during menopause? The tears that keep your eyes moist are made of three layers: water, oil and mucus. When levels of the hormones estrogen and androgen drop during the menopause transition, so does the amount of oil in your tears. Without enough oil, tears evaporate…
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4 Kinda Kinky Oral Sex Positions Every Adventurous Girl Should Try
Read More: 4 Kinda Kinky Oral Sex Positions Every Adventurous Girl Should TryYou probably have a few favourite sex positions, but what about foreplay? If your pre-sex routine is a bit dull – it’s time to get creative with your mouth… 1. Use The Edge Of The Bed This little tweak to traditional on-your-back oral gives you even more control. Lie down at the edge of the…
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Full-Fat Or Low-Fat? What Dieticians Want You To Know About Dairy And Weight Loss
Read More: Full-Fat Or Low-Fat? What Dieticians Want You To Know About Dairy And Weight LossFor years – especially throughout the late 90s and early 2000s – weight-loss advice was relentlessly reductive: eat less, avoid fat and cut kilojoules at all costs. Skim milk became the default “healthy” choice, full-cream dairy was treated with baseline suspicion and the number on the scale was positioned as the ultimate arbiter of success…
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Jamie Lynn Sigler Talks Multiple Sclerosis, a New Memoir and Finding Acceptance in Midlife
Read More: Jamie Lynn Sigler Talks Multiple Sclerosis, a New Memoir and Finding Acceptance in MidlifeYou probably recognize actress Jamie Lynn Sigler from her role as Meadow on the award-winning drama, The Sopranos. On screen, life for the Sopranos family was complicated and often shrouded in secrecy. Off camera, Sigler was dealing with a secret of her own: She was living with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) — a chronic disease…
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The ONE Biohack That Works Regardless of Your Genetics with Kashif Khan
Read More: The ONE Biohack That Works Regardless of Your Genetics with Kashif KhanIf you’ve been doing everything right and still feel like your body isn’t cooperating, this post is going to change how you think about your health. Maybe you’ve tried red light therapy, cold plunges, NAD IVs, or peptides. Maybe your friend is glowing and thriving on the exact same protocol that left you wired, exhausted,…
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Conversación clínica: Preguntas y respuestas sobre la esofagitis eosinofílica (EEo)
Read More: Conversación clínica: Preguntas y respuestas sobre la esofagitis eosinofílica (EEo)English Junio es el Mes de Concientización de la Disfagia. La esofagitis eosinofílica (EEo) es un trastorno que causa una inflamación crónica del esófago. Esta inflamación produce síntomas tales como dificultad para tragar, dolor de pecho e impactación alimentaria (cuando comida se atora en el esófago). Si bien no hay una cura para la EEo,…
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More than Just Skin Deep: The Impacts of Living with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
Read More: More than Just Skin Deep: The Impacts of Living with Chronic Spontaneous UrticariaChronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) are kind of like your least favorite aunt. They show up unannounced and stay well past their welcome. These red, itchy welts have no obvious cause and last for 6 weeks or longer. And the effects of the continuous itching caused by CSU go far beyond just your skin. Living with…
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Eat These 5 Foods to Improve Your Brain Health
Read More: Eat These 5 Foods to Improve Your Brain HealthJune is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. If we are what we eat, what happens when you’re equal measure sugar-free coffee creamer and chicken salad (asking for a friend)? Short answer: You may want to rethink your diet. And while you’re thinking, add in some ingredients that can help boost your brain health. Eating plans…
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Do Women Need To Do Different Workouts In Perimenopause?
Read More: Do Women Need To Do Different Workouts In Perimenopause?With perimenopause comes an influx of not-so-fun symptoms, such as irregular periods, hot flashes, lethargy and brain fog. And if you’ve noticed those symptoms taking a toll on how you’re performing in your workouts, you might be wondering whether your fitness routine needs an upgrade. Quick primer: Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to…
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Our Europe Trip Recap: What We Tested, What we learned, and What We Can’t Stop Thinking About
Read More: Our Europe Trip Recap: What We Tested, What we learned, and What We Can’t Stop Thinking AboutHave you ever come back from a trip to Europe and thought, why do I feel so different over there? Less bloated. More energized. Sleeping better. Digesting foods you’d normally avoid entirely. If that sounds familiar, you are absolutely not imagining it, and this episode of Midlife Conversations is going to explain exactly why. Natalie…
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The Best Leggings For Every Workout In 2026, Tested And Reviewed
Read More: The Best Leggings For Every Workout In 2026, Tested And ReviewedGet this: being fit and wearing activewear have moved beyond the niche; they’re now a huge part of how we live and dress. According to McKinsey’s 2025 Sporting Goods report, “sport has become an increasingly potent vehicle for self-expression,” with 48% of respondents saying fitness and their active lifestyle are a core part of their…
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Can You Support Bone Density Through Diet?
Read More: Can You Support Bone Density Through Diet?It’s no secret that diet is key to maintaining a healthy heart, brain and muscles, but what about your bones? Does what you eat have an impact on bone density? The answer is a resounding yes – and there’s quite a bit more to it than drinking milk. While you might already track things like…
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South African Prof Liesl Zühlke Wins Global L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award
Read More: South African Prof Liesl Zühlke Wins Global L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science AwardSouth Africa’s own Prof Liesl Zühlke has been named as the 2026 Laureate for Africa and the Arab States at the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards. The paediatric cardiologist, University of Cape Town professor, and Vice President of the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is being honoured for her work in improving…
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Like an Itch That Couldn’t Be Scratched, My Hives Kept Coming Back
Read More: Like an Itch That Couldn’t Be Scratched, My Hives Kept Coming BackAs told to Erica Rimlinger The hives first appeared when I was in my early 20s, following a trip to the laundromat. Putting on my newly clean clothes, a rash perfectly outlining the shape of my bra and underwear formed. Shocked and incredibly itchy, I called my mom, who guessed I used too much detergent…
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Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers about Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Read More: Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers about Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)June is Dysphagia Awareness Month. Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a condition that causes chronic inflammation in the esophagus. This inflammation results in symptoms like trouble swallowing, chest pain and food impaction (when food gets stuck in the esophagus). While there is no cure for EoE, there are effective treatments to control symptoms and keep the…
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Finally, A Raincoat That’s *Actually* Making Us Want To Go Out In The Rain
Read More: Finally, A Raincoat That’s *Actually* Making Us Want To Go Out In The RainAdventure doesn’t stop when the rain starts – and neither should you. Duck Apparel is redefining outerwear with raincoats that combine fashion-forward design, technical performance and all-day comfort for women constantly on the move. Whether you’re chasing waterfalls on a weekend escape, powering through your morning hike, or simply navigating unpredictable city weather, Duck Apparel’s…
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Tech Is Bringing Fertility Testing and Conception Support Into the Home
Read More: Tech Is Bringing Fertility Testing and Conception Support Into the HomeBrittany Barreto, Ph.D., is a podcaster, an entrepreneur, and a molecular and human geneticist. (In other words, she’s really smart.) Read her column here each month to learn about what’s happening in the world of technology and innovation in women’s health. Trying to get pregnant can quickly become overwhelming. For many people, the process starts…
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Why Meditation Isn’t Enough: The Oral Biome, Gut Dysbiosis, and Nervous System Connection with Dr. Pedram Shojai
Read More: Why Meditation Isn’t Enough: The Oral Biome, Gut Dysbiosis, and Nervous System Connection with Dr. Pedram ShojaiHave you ever done everything “right” for your health and still felt like your body was working against you? Meditation, deep breathing, yoga, sound baths, all of it, and yet the anxiety lingers, the sleep is broken, and the cortisol feels like it’s permanently spiked? If that sounds familiar, this conversation is going to change…
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Meet The Brands Powering Our Cover Stars In 2026
Read More: Meet The Brands Powering Our Cover Stars In 2026Big energy deserves big backing, and the brands behind this year’s Cover Search are going all out. From performance essentials to everyday upgrades, these are the products helping women train harder, recover smarter and feel more confident in their own skin. It’s time to meet the major players, scope their stand-out picks, shop your favourites…
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What Is Hot Yoga — and Is It Right for You?
Read More: What Is Hot Yoga — and Is It Right for You?Like most working moms, Gillian Russell doesn’t get a lot of time to herself. She has every good excuse to not show up to a 6:30 a.m. workout. And yet numerous days a week she shows up early to a hot yoga class. “I love room-temperature yoga too, but hot yoga makes my body feel…
