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Slower Walks Boost Weight Loss In Women Over 50, Recent Study Finds: Here’s Why
Read More: Slower Walks Boost Weight Loss In Women Over 50, Recent Study Finds: Here’s WhyMany people assume that high-intensity workouts are the only way to burn fat and lose weight. But that’s just not the case when it comes to walking for women older than 50, according to a recent study. In fact, researchers discovered that women who moved at a slower pace burned more fat than those who sped through their strolls. Here’s…
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6 Tips for True Self-Care in the New Year
Read More: 6 Tips for True Self-Care in the New Year+ Infographic text Treat yourself right by getting A Mammogram Takes less time than a mani/pedi — and it can save your life The 5-year survival rate for localized breast cancer that’s caught early is 99% A Colonoscopy Not a massage, but you do sleep through it The 5-year cervical rate for colon cancer that’s…
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Why 92% of New Year’s Resolutions Fail (Hidden Truth)
Read More: Why 92% of New Year’s Resolutions Fail (Hidden Truth)WHY 92% OF NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FAIL (AND HOW TO BE IN THE 8%) Remember when you promised yourself LAST January would be different? Let’s talk about why those resolutions keep falling flat (especially when it comes to fat loss in midlife!) In this eye-opening episode of Midlife Conversations, I’m pulling back the curtain on…
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5 Ways To Actually Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
Read More: 5 Ways To Actually Make Your New Year’s Resolutions StickIf packed gyms on January 1 are any indication, everyone starts off the new year with the best of intentions – from upping your organisation skills to getting fit after a hectic holiday season. However, statistics have found that only a fraction of people actually stick with their resolutions. Here are some simple ways to…
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How Instagrammer The Healthy Process Healed Her Relationship With Food
Read More: How Instagrammer The Healthy Process Healed Her Relationship With FoodLike so many of us, Kelly van der Walt tried hard to carve out a weight that felt comfortable for her. At 34, she weighed 82kg and to reach her goal weight, she felt she needed to be in a process of restraint, of following rules that needed to be upheld, no matter what. “I…
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Aging Vision? Watch This Before Buying Glasses with Dr. Claudia Muehenweg
Read More: Aging Vision? Watch This Before Buying Glasses with Dr. Claudia MuehenwegEver wondered if those reading glasses sitting on your nose right now are actually helping or hurting you? What if I told you there might be a natural way to see clearly without them? Meet Claudia Muehlenweg, who’s about to challenge everything you’ve been told about vision care. She struggled with poor eyesight since…
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24 Fun Activities To Do On New Year’s Day
Read More: 24 Fun Activities To Do On New Year’s DayIt has been a year, but congratulations, friends. You’ve made it to the final stretch of 2024 – and that’s worth a celebration. The holidays can be as hectic as they are festive, so it’s possible you feel like you’re limping across the finish line right now. For good reason! December is a beautiful month, filled with…
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WomenTalk: The 411 on Femtech Questions
Read More: WomenTalk: The 411 on Femtech QuestionsIn this episode of WomenTalk, we’ll talk about all things femtech. We’ll explore the legal and political developments surrounding the advancement of women’s health and femtech, highlighting the latest femtech news to keep you abreast of cutting-edge innovation. Watch more WomenTalk episodes
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Happy Holidays from HealthyWomen
Read More: Happy Holidays from HealthyWomenThis holiday season, you’re probably busy getting gifts for all the important people in your life. But I bet I can think of someone you left off your list. Yourself. We often find ourselves caring for everyone else and putting ourselves last. This year, I’d like you to take some time to think about yourself.…
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8 Reasons To Buy The Jan/Feb 2025 Issue
Read More: 8 Reasons To Buy The Jan/Feb 2025 IssueWhittling our choice down to just eight stories – in an effort to convince you (our dearest readers!) that the January/February 2025 issue is amaziiiiiiiing – was like a mother being asked to pick her favourite child! This issue is so good you guys (yes, we’re blowing our horn here!). At Women’s Health, we’re are…
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Doctors Shrugged Off My Cough Because I Wasn’t a Smoker — but I Had Stage 4 Lung Cancer
Read More: Doctors Shrugged Off My Cough Because I Wasn’t a Smoker — but I Had Stage 4 Lung CancerAs told to Nicole Audrey Spector I was 43 years old, a teacher turned stay-at-home mom of three and in great physical shape. I had always been super on top of my health. Any routine screenings, like Pap tests and mammograms, I had right on time, and I was always very in tune with my…
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Should You Do a Breast Self-Exam?
Read More: Should You Do a Breast Self-Exam?“Breast self-exams are no longer recommended.” When I saw that headline earlier this year, I thought it was a typo. As someone who found my own breast cancer lump that turned out to be stage 3 cancer, I was surprised to learn that many health organizations like the American Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute…
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5 Ways To Protect Your Liver From “Festive Season” Damage
Read More: 5 Ways To Protect Your Liver From “Festive Season” DamageWhen most of us think of liver health, the first thing that comes to mind is alcohol. How many times have you heard someone (or yourself) say: “I need to take a break from drinking for my liver’s sake.” But alcohol is not the only thing that can have a scathing effect on your liver’s…
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The Proven Health Benefits Of Getting Outdoors
Read More: The Proven Health Benefits Of Getting OutdoorsIn 2024, all you need to do is open TikTok and scroll for a few minutes before you’ll no doubt come across someone speaking about their cortisol levels and how by using simple techniques, they’ve managed to improve things like their mental health or reduce their weight. For many, however, it can seem like another buzzword and be…
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The First Holiday Without My Dad Was Hard, but Family Support Helps
Read More: The First Holiday Without My Dad Was Hard, but Family Support HelpsAs told to Jacquelyne Froeber I hosted Thanksgiving this year, just as I’d done for the past eight years. I made the giant turkey, mashed potatoes and all the traditional favorites. The dessert table — my dad’s favorite spot to sneak off to when no one was looking — was overflowing with decadent pies and…
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Vivir saludablemente con EPOC
Read More: Vivir saludablemente con EPOCEspañol + Flipbook text Diapositiva 1 Vivir saludablemente con EPOC Cómo vivir de la mejor manera posible mientras manejas una EPOC Diapositiva 2 No hay cura para la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC), pero hay pasos que puedes tomar para vivir bien si la padeces. Diapositiva 3 Deja de fumar cigarrillos tradicionales o…
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10 Expert Tips to Keep Your Skin Healthy in the Winter
Read More: 10 Expert Tips to Keep Your Skin Healthy in the WinterWinter is here and it’s time to enjoy all of the cold-weather activities you can only do this time of year. But before you venture outdoors, remember that winter is an environmental vampire that’s constantly sucking the life out of your skin. It sounds dramatic, but it’s also science: Cold air holds less moisture, which…
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How To Have Safe Oral Sex
Read More: How To Have Safe Oral SexSimply put, oral sex is the act of stimulating your partner’s genitals with your lips, tongue and mouth. Sometimes part of foreplay and sometimes as a complete sexual experience in itself, oral sex is not something unusual or unheard of. For a sexual act that is relatively common and has been around for so long, it is…
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7 Easy Ways To Stay In Shape If You Genuinely Suck At Working Out In The Heat
Read More: 7 Easy Ways To Stay In Shape If You Genuinely Suck At Working Out In The Heat“Just landed in paradise… Can’t wait to hit the hotel gym!” tweeted no one, ever. Working out on holiday (and in the heat) can be… a challenge. Maximise your leisure time by sneaking fitness into your itinerary. Here are 7 super-easy ways to stay in shape on holiday this time round… 1. See The Sights…
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Healthy Living With COPD
Read More: Healthy Living With COPD+ Flipbook text Slide 1 Healthy Living with COPD How to live your best life while managing COPD Slide 2 There’s no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) — but there are steps you can take to live well with it. Slide 3 Quit smoking or vaping. Stopping smoking or vaping is the most…
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Effective COPD Treatments: A Comprehensive Guide
Read More: Effective COPD Treatments: A Comprehensive Guide+ Infographic text There is no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but it can be managed with treatment. Seeing a pulmonologist who specializes in COPD is an important step to getting the best treatment. COPD Treatments Quitting smoking For people who smoke, quitting is the most important part of COPD treatment. Medications Bronchodilators…
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Exactly How To Bug-Proof Your Summer And Beat The Itch
Read More: Exactly How To Bug-Proof Your Summer And Beat The ItchSummer’s here and so are the bugs. But don’t let them turn your sunny adventures into an itchy nightmare. Whether it’s ticks lurking in the veld, mozzies crashing your backyard braai, or bed bugs haunting your travels, these tiny troublemakers can ruin the holiday fast. Here’s how to avoid scratching your way through the season…
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Health Benefits of Cycling in Your 50s and Beyond
Read More: Health Benefits of Cycling in Your 50s and BeyondNo matter how old you may be, cycling is among the best forms of exercise you can engage in. While even a novice likely understands that cycling has a variety of health benefits, not everyone may appreciate what sort of benefits it can impart to women over 50. This article is concerned with helping women…
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Walking Fitness Routine for Older Women
Read More: Walking Fitness Routine for Older WomenA sedentary lifestyle, especially as an older adult, can give rise to numerous health problems. Some of these, according to MedlinePlus, include weight gain, type 2 diabetes, joint deterioration, coronary artery disease (CAD), heart attack, stroke, hypertension, high cholesterol, and osteoporosis. The same holds true for certain cancers and mental illnesses. Why Women Are at…
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What Happens To Your Body (And Brain) When You Get A Gift
Read More: What Happens To Your Body (And Brain) When You Get A GiftDoesn’t matter if you’re giving or receiving – your brain straight-up loves a fab pressie. The Anticipation If you’re doling out the goods, your brain’s regions for intellect, memory and emotion are busy trying to ID the perfect present for that special someone. All the activity can leave you excited and anxious. On the receiving…
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5 Ways To Wear Your BIRKENSTOCKs This Summer
Read More: 5 Ways To Wear Your BIRKENSTOCKs This SummerWhen it comes to summer packing, a pair of BIRKENSTOCK sandals or clogs should be at the top of your list. Comfy, versatile and effortlessly cool, they offer high-quality style that keeps you on your feet – literally. Here, five standout ways to wear them and where they’ll fit in best. Simplistic Summer Less is…
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Continuous Glucose Monitors Go OTC
Read More: Continuous Glucose Monitors Go OTCIf you or someone you know has diabetes, you’ve probably heard of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). The small circular medical devices track blood glucose (sugar) levels via a small sensor under the skin. You’ve probably seen the commercials featuring pop star Nick Jonas showing off his CGM secured to the back of his (very toned)…
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Lo que debes saber sobre las biopsias de mama
Read More: Lo que debes saber sobre las biopsias de mamaEnglish + Flipbook text Slide 1 Lo que debes saber sobre las biopsias de mama Slide 2: ¿Qué es una biopsia de mama? Una biopsia de mama es un procedimiento que remueve un poco de tejido para analizarlo y determinar si hay la presencia de cáncer, si algo tiene una apariencia sospechosa o si se…
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What You Need to Know About a Breast Biopsy
Read More: What You Need to Know About a Breast Biopsy+ Flipbook text Slide 1 What You Need to Know About a Breast Biopsy Slide 2: What is a breast biopsy? A breast biopsy is a procedure that removes a small amount of tissue and checks it for cancer if something looks suspicious or has been found in your breast during screening. 8 out of…
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There Are Tons Of Benefits To Prioritising Outercourse – Here’s How To Do It
Read More: There Are Tons Of Benefits To Prioritising Outercourse – Here’s How To Do ItTake a moment and think back to some of the best, most intimate sexual experiences you’ve ever had. Sure, they still might’ve involved some kind of vaginal or anal penetration, but chances are, they included some other activities, too: I’m talking oral sex, sensual touching, clitoral or nipple stimulation, or even some light sensory play. All of…
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Sneak More Veggies Into Dinner With These Easy Tacos
Read More: Sneak More Veggies Into Dinner With These Easy TacosWho says veggies have to be boring? These healthy roasted cauliflower tacos bring all the bold flavours of Mexican cuisine with a touch of South African flair, thanks to chef Aiden Pienaar. Cauliflower makes the perfect taco filling – nutrient-rich, low-calorie and seriously tasty. Plus: DYK cauliflower’s not just versatile, but rich in vitamins C,…
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Expert Advice on Getting Through Your First Holiday Season After the Loss of a Loved One
Read More: Expert Advice on Getting Through Your First Holiday Season After the Loss of a Loved OneThe holidays probably don’t feel like the most wonderful time of year if you’ve recently lost a loved one. Grief is complicated and unpredictable, and staples of the season that used to bring you joy, such as holiday gatherings and family traditions, can suddenly feel painful and overwhelming. “All we have to do in grief…
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Get Fit Anywhere With This Resistance Band Workout
Read More: Get Fit Anywhere With This Resistance Band WorkoutYou know you’re winning when working out feels less like a task and more like just another part of your day – like grabbing a coffee or taking a shower. That kind of consistency doesn’t just happen; it’s something you’ve built up over time. So, as the holidays start to roll in, don’t stress about…
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Monica and the Melanoma Check
Read More: Monica and the Melanoma CheckMedically reviewed by Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, NAP-BC, DCNO + Comic text Image Dialogue Two Black women (Monica and Brandi) are sitting at a table at an outdoor cafe having lunch together and chatting. Monica: What are you going to wear to Stacey’s party next month? Brandi: Probably a black dress. The one with the —…
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15 CrossFit Workouts You Can Do At Home
Read More: 15 CrossFit Workouts You Can Do At HomeWhen you think of CrossFit, you probably picture people throwing around heavy barbells, swinging kettlebells all over the place, and jumping up onto impossibly high boxes. Turns out, though, you don’t need any of these things to channel CrossFit’s famously badass vibes. And, even better: home CrossFit workouts do the work, are tough as nails and require minimal…
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Gift Ideas For The Book Lovers In Your Life
Read More: Gift Ideas For The Book Lovers In Your LifeIt’s that time of the year where you’re probably racking your brain trying to figure what to gift your loved ones this season. You obviously want the gift to be meaningful and for them to treasure it for years to come. If you have book lovers or reading enthusiasts in your circle you’re in luck…
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3 Easy, Healthy Sorbet Recipes Perfect For Sunny Days
Read More: 3 Easy, Healthy Sorbet Recipes Perfect For Sunny DaysWe’re all about food that tastes delish, but instead of dashing to the café for a lolly to cool the kids (and yourself) down, rather make your own nutritious homemade sorbet this season. This way you can control exactly what you’re putting in your body and use the best fresh fruits spring and summer have…
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Finance Queen Carla Venter Says *This* Is How To Budget In 2025
Read More: Finance Queen Carla Venter Says *This* Is How To Budget In 2025If your finances are giving you nightmares and you’re not sure how to budget in 2025, you’re truly not alone. The country is experiencing tough economic conditions that are impacting everyone. From 2020 to 2024, food prices skyrocketed by a whopping 50%, despite some production costs declining. To keep the lights on, Eskom pricing is increasing,…
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HealthyWomen’s Holiday Gift List
Read More: HealthyWomen’s Holiday Gift ListFor many of us, the holidays revolve around parties and presents and going to parties to exchange presents. If you love the gift giving season as much as we do, check out our staff picks below for unique, healthy-ish options to give to the healthy people in your life. Or, if you hate buying gifts…
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Las mujeres y la EPOC
Read More: Las mujeres y la EPOCEnglish La asistente jurídica retirada Patti Todd se sintió devastada cuando se enteró que tenía EPOC unos años después de cumplir 40 años. Vivió durante años con asma, pero escuchar que tenía EPOC fue un golpe fuerte. Temía que su diagnóstico afecte su estilo de vida activo. “Pero la doctora explicó, entre menos actividades tengas,…
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The Ultimate No-Gym Required Workout
Read More: The Ultimate No-Gym Required WorkoutThis 6-move total-body workout will get you shredded in record time with just a few home gym essentials. To be the best you’ve been, train with Trojan. No-Gym Total-Body Workout Do the circuit at least three times a week, with only 30 seconds of rest in between each move. To really move things into high…
