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Freedom to Breathe: Disparities and COPD
Read More: Freedom to Breathe: Disparities and COPDAlmost 16 million Americans are living with a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, diagnosis. Millions more don’t even know they have it. The COPD Foundation, a nonprofit that promotes research, advocacy and awareness to stop COPD and similar conditions, estimates that the number of Americans who are affected by COPD is as high as…
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Women and COPD
Read More: Women and COPDRetired paralegal Patti Todd was devastated to learn she had COPD when she was in her 40s. She’d been living for years with asthma, but hearing she had COPD was a blow. She was afraid the diagnosis would affect her active lifestyle. “But the doctor explained, the less you do, the less you’re going to…
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True or False: Urothelial Bladder Cancer
Read More: True or False: Urothelial Bladder CancerThe American Cancer Society estimates that over 20,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with urothelial bladder cancer (UBC), also known as bladder cancer, in 2024. Learning about symptoms and what groups are most affected can help you take steps toward prevention. Take our quick quiz to test your knowledge of UBC and…
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5 Ways To Have Hot ‘Holiday Sex’ Without Leaving Home
Read More: 5 Ways To Have Hot ‘Holiday Sex’ Without Leaving HomeFor those long weekends or vacations when escaping to some tropical destination just ain’t gonna happen, achieve the erotic highs of away-from-home nooky with these seductive tips. Do The Prep Work Before jet-setting off on a couple’s retreat, you usually get your hair done, nails painted and legs waxed – all in the name of…
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Master Trick On How To Pick Your New Summer Signature Fragrance
Read More: Master Trick On How To Pick Your New Summer Signature FragranceIn the market for a signature summer fragrance? Here’s our guide. Firstly, when out on the search don’t spritz before you hit the stores. Your skin needs to remain odour-neutral to accurately test those new fragrances. “Smelling the perfume on paper after the alcohol has evaporated is the only sane way to test a fragrance.…
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It’s Here: The SPF You’ll *Actually* Want To Wear This Summer!
Read More: It’s Here: The SPF You’ll *Actually* Want To Wear This Summer!At Women’s Health, we live by one rule: SPF every day – no excuses. Whether it’s sunny skies or overcast afternoons (which can raise UVB levels by 25%), we’re always on the hunt for the best sun protection that ticks all the boxes: lightweight, effective and backed by science. So, when Neutrogena dropped their latest…
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Vibrant Energy Juice: A Recipe for Wellness Over 50
Read More: Vibrant Energy Juice: A Recipe for Wellness Over 50As life moves forward, prioritizing health and vitality becomes more essential than ever. One simple way to boost energy, support your body, and embrace better nutrition is through fresh, nutrient-rich juices. With the MOD Cold Press Juicer, creating health-boosting drinks is effortless and enjoyable. Today, we’re focusing on a recipe designed to address the unique…
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Should You Make Your Own Skincare Products?
Read More: Should You Make Your Own Skincare Products?Apple pie. Chocolate chip cookies. Spaghetti sauce. All of these things become instantly more attractive when you add the word “homemade.” But what about face lotion, masks and toners? Homemade skincare products have been gaining popularity online as less expensive and more natural alternatives to store-bought creams. A quick search for DIY skincare turns up…
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Is There Anything You Can Eat To Make Your Vagina Smell Good + More Sexual Health Questions Answered
Read More: Is There Anything You Can Eat To Make Your Vagina Smell Good + More Sexual Health Questions AnsweredWhere sexual health is concerned, there are many misconceptions doing the rounds because…between Google and TikTok, someone’s always ready to play expert. From whether you’ll be able to have good sex after a hysterectomy to whether probiotics really do anything for your vaginal health – and everything else in between – Pretoria-based ob-gyn Dr Sebolelo Mojaki…
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6 Ways To Soothe That REALLY Painful Sunburn
Read More: 6 Ways To Soothe That REALLY Painful SunburnItching to give your pasty skin a little colour? Here’s what goes on when you step outside without protection… and what to do if you feel the burn. You slip into your bikini Your skin is the colour it is because of melanin, pigment molecules produced by melanocyte cells in the basal layer of the…
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Cómo recuperar la intimidad cuando tu pareja tiene cáncer de vejiga
Read More: Cómo recuperar la intimidad cuando tu pareja tiene cáncer de vejigaEnglish Vivir con cáncer de vejiga no solo es difícil para el paciente. También cambia la vida de su pareja, persona que frecuentemente se convierte en su cuidador. Asumir la función de cuidador puede sentirse como un trabajo a tiempo completo, algo agotador que cambia la dinámica con tu pareja, incluso después de la recuperación.…
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The Lazy Makoti’s Flavourful Coconut Fish Recipe Is What’s Been Missing From Your Dinner Rotation
Read More: The Lazy Makoti’s Flavourful Coconut Fish Recipe Is What’s Been Missing From Your Dinner RotationIf there’s one thing South Africans love, it’s flavour-packed food and Amarula. And now, thanks to Amarula, The Lazy Makoti, J’Something and home cooks across South Africa(!), we’re able to combine the two. Introducing: The Great Marula Menu cookbook. But what can you expect? It’s simple really… You’ll get delicious recipes like this coconut fish…
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3 Kilojoule-Obliterating Swimming Workouts
Read More: 3 Kilojoule-Obliterating Swimming WorkoutsUsually when you say the word “swimming” your knee-jerk reaction is to imagine all the reasons you typically avoid pool workouts: chlorine-tinted hair, soggy towels in gym bags… However, water provides 12 to 14 percent more resistance than air, so swimming has the potential to blow your current dry-land routine out of the water when…
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4 Cringey Things You Should Never EVER Do At The Office Party
Read More: 4 Cringey Things You Should Never EVER Do At The Office PartyAaaaah, yes, the end-of-year office party: fertile reputation-wrecking ground. And those stories don’t go away – in fact, they’ll be revisited at the following staff party (and the next, and the one after that). You just can’t live it down. So, especially for you, we rounded up a “Do Not Under Any Circumstances Do This…
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5 DIY Flavoured Waters For Every Situation
Read More: 5 DIY Flavoured Waters For Every SituationFlavoured water has taken the health community by storm – and now, it’s near impossible to have a sip of good old H2O without craving a bit of cucumber and lemon to spice it up. But it’s actually a great way to flush toxins while at the same time fixing a few niggles in your system.…
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40 Excellent Wellness Gifts For Everyone On Your List
Read More: 40 Excellent Wellness Gifts For Everyone On Your ListHere’s how you know the world has changed: the term “wellness gifts” inspires excitement, not a groan. That’s right. These wellness gifts do far more than give a sense of relaxation and calm to a hectic year, they’re also helpful for any other time. And since wellness can take many forms, there are gifts for…
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Metabolic Syndrome and Endometrial Cancer: What’s the Connection?
Read More: Metabolic Syndrome and Endometrial Cancer: What’s the Connection?+ Infographic text What is metabolic syndrome? It’s a cluster of conditions that raise your risk of serious health problems. They include: High blood pressure High blood sugar High cholesterol levels Obesity Metabolic syndrome and endometrial cancer Many women with endometrial cancer also have metabolic syndrome. Scientists have found a link between 3 signs of…
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How to Regain Intimacy When Your Partner Has Bladder Cancer
Read More: How to Regain Intimacy When Your Partner Has Bladder CancerLiving with bladder cancer isn’t just difficult for the patient. It’s also life-changing for their partner, who often becomes their caregiver. Taking on the role of caregiver can feel like a full-time job, leaving you drained and changing the dynamic with your partner, even after recovery. But finding the road back to intimacy is important…
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Cómo examinar tu piel para detectar cáncer si tienes un tono de piel más oscuro
Read More: Cómo examinar tu piel para detectar cáncer si tienes un tono de piel más oscuroEnglish La revisión médica de este documento la hizo Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, DCNP, FAANP + Infographic text El cáncer de piel es el tipo más frecuente de cáncer en EE.UU. Las personas con tonos más oscuros de piel pueden desarrollar melanoma El melanoma, un tipo de cáncer de piel, usualmente lo causa la…
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Support Not Stigma: How to Talk About Lung Cancer
Read More: Support Not Stigma: How to Talk About Lung Cancer+ Flipbook text Slide 1 Support, Not Stigma How to raise awareness and reduce stigma about lung cancer Slide 2 The deadliest cancer Each year, lung cancer takes more lives than any other kind of cancer in the U.S. It’s the second most common cancer in women and has one of the lowest survival rates. …
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7 Ways to Maintain Healthy Habits During the Holidays
Read More: 7 Ways to Maintain Healthy Habits During the HolidaysStop us if this sounds familiar: You’ve been working out and making healthy choices for months and then a whiff of pumpkin pie sends you into a stress spiral anticipating all the ways you’re going to destroy your progress over the holiday season. A lot of people have this mindset that indulging over the holidays…
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How to Conduct a Skin Cancer Self-Exam If You Have a Darker Skin Tone
Read More: How to Conduct a Skin Cancer Self-Exam If You Have a Darker Skin ToneMedically reviewed by Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, DCNP, FAANP + Infographic text Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. People with darker skin tones can get melanoma Melanoma — a type of skin cancer — usually comes from exposure to the sun, but not always. Melanoma in people of color…
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I Became a Cancer Survivor at Age 3
Read More: I Became a Cancer Survivor at Age 3As told to Shannon Shelton Miller My status as a cancer survivor has shaped my life. When I was 3, I was playing in the backyard with my older sister, who noticed blood spreading across my clothes. She rushed me into the house and told my parents. They took my clothes off and saw a…
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Bellamy Young Is Putting the Spotlight on Hepatic Encephalopathy
Read More: Bellamy Young Is Putting the Spotlight on Hepatic EncephalopathyNovember is National Family Caregivers Month. Award-winning actress Bellamy Young is known for playing strong characters on TV shows like “The Other Black Girl” and “Scandal” (hello, Ms. President!). These days she’s also using the strength of her voice and personal experience to bring awareness to a serious condition called hepatic encephalopathy (HE) that can…
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The Latest Fitness TikTok Trends: Heart or Hype?
Read More: The Latest Fitness TikTok Trends: Heart or Hype?Full disclosure: I’m an elliptical girl. I’ve had my current machine — I call her Olivia Newton-Elliptical — for seven years. Before Olivia, Ernie the Elliptical and I moved four times and to three different states before I accepted that no amount of duct tape was going to keep the pedals going (RIProform peace, Ernie.)…
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Why BIRKENSTOCK Has Stood The Test Of Time
Read More: Why BIRKENSTOCK Has Stood The Test Of TimeIn celebration of 250 years of shoemaking tradition BIRKENSTOCK presents the Art & Sole concept store, a 280 square metre space with a double-volume ceiling, located at 44 on Stanley, the heartbeat of Johannesburg’s creative community. Designed as an experiential space, Art & Sole commemorates the unique history of the brand while also celebrating the…
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Activate Your Senses With Reebok’s New Fragrance Line
Read More: Activate Your Senses With Reebok’s New Fragrance LineReebok’s new ‘Activate Your Senses’ collection is here, and it’s all about boldness, confidence and energy. In collaboration with Reebok South Africa, an exciting series of events unfolded across the country, celebrating this vibrant new scent for him and her. The New Reebok Fragrance Collection Activate Your Senses for Her A delicate yet playful fragrance…
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WomenTalk: The Link Between Diabetes and Your Heart
Read More: WomenTalk: The Link Between Diabetes and Your HeartIn the second episode in our heart health series of WomenTalk, we’ll learn all about the link between heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Cardiologist Payal Kohli, M.D., explains what factors increase our risk of disease and how to lower your risk. Watch more WomenTalk episodes
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Bladder Cancer and Black Women
Read More: Bladder Cancer and Black WomenMonica Austin-Cox remembers well the day a routine pelvic exam changed her life forever. Her gynecologist felt a lump that was initially believed to be related to Austin-Cox’s ovaries. But further testing revealed it was actually a mass in her bladder. She was quickly referred to a urologist, who performed a cystoscopy, a procedure that…
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WomenTalk: The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health: Menopause
Read More: WomenTalk: The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health: MenopauseDuring this three-part series of WomenTalk, we’re partnering with the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health to explore the role nurse practitioners play in contraceptive, maternal and menopause care. In the third episode in our Women Talk: “The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health” series, we’ll be exploring the role nurse practitioners…
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Grief and Loss Are Different When You’re the Caregiver
Read More: Grief and Loss Are Different When You’re the CaregiverAs told to Jacquelyne Froeber November is National Family Caregivers Month. My mom was my biggest fan. After I published my first novel, she came to all my author talks. At the end of each session, I’d ask if anyone in the crowd had questions, and she was always the first one to raise her…
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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Maintaining a Strong Sexual Connection During Midlife
Read More: Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Maintaining a Strong Sexual Connection During MidlifeEmily 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. Her book, Anatomy of Desire: Five Secrets to Create Connection and Cultivate Passion is available everywhere books are sold. I was recently sucked into the novel “All Fours” by Miranda…
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La lactancia y el cáncer de mama
Read More: La lactancia y el cáncer de mamaEnglish Laurel Post siempre supo que deseaba amamantar. Pero su plan de amamantar a su hijo por al menos dos años cambió después de 15 meses cuando le diagnosticaron un tipo agresivo de cáncer de mama. Si hubiese tenido tiempo para prepararse, Laurel hubiese podido extraer y almacenar su propia leche. Pero tenía que empezar…
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7 Menopause Tips from the Pros
Read More: 7 Menopause Tips from the ProsHave you ever been standing somewhere, and then you’re suddenly dripping in sweat and feeling like you need to rip your clothes off … but you look around, and everyone else seems cool as a cucumber? Yeah. Us too. If you’re between the ages of 45 and 55, you can probably thank menopause. The menopause…
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Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Metastatic Cancer
Read More: Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Metastatic CancerHearing the words, “You have cancer,” has become an unfortunate reality for many women in the U.S. Research shows 4 out of 10 women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime — and an estimated 972,000 new cases will be diagnosed this year. Everything about cancer is scary — especially the…
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It’s Not Just a Hot Flash. It’s VMS.
Read More: It’s Not Just a Hot Flash. It’s VMS.+ Infographic text What is VMS? Vasomotor symptoms (VMS) — hot flashes and night sweats — are common during perimenopause and menopause. For many women, hot flashes and night sweats aren’t just annoying — they’re a serious health problem. VMS can go on for years Some women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) experience…
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B12 Basics
Read More: B12 BasicsIf you’re familiar with all the cool stuff vitamin B12 does for the body, you know it gets an A for effort. The nutrient helps with important things like nerve function and the production of DNA and it also plays a part in brain health. “If a person has a lack of B12, they may…
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5 Ways to Make Your Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dishes Healthier
Read More: 5 Ways to Make Your Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dishes HealthierThanksgiving is right around the corner and you know what that means. It’s sides time! Everyone knows side dishes are the real star of Thanksgiving. Who doesn’t love a glorious gathering of creamy potatoes, stuffing and green bean casserole (not touching on the plate of course — we’re not animals). These classics tend to hold…
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WomenTalk: The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health: Maternal Health
Read More: WomenTalk: The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health: Maternal HealthDuring this three-part series of WomenTalk, we’re partnering with the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health to explore the role nurse practitioners play in contraceptive, maternal and menopause care. In the second episode in WomenTalk series, “The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health: Maternal Health,” Komkwuan Paruchabutr, DNP, FNP-BC, WHNP-BC, CNM, joins…
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Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer Means the Pandemic Isn’t ‘Over’ for Me
Read More: Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer Means the Pandemic Isn’t ‘Over’ for MeAs told to Jacquelyne Froeber October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I was in the produce aisle of the Winn-Dixie when a grown man coughed on me. Loudly. I froze — a ripened tomato in my hand. I felt the weight of it and noted the subtle spray of the cough on its bright red…
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Treatment Options for Colon Cancer
Read More: Treatment Options for Colon CancerMedically reviewed by Chloe Atreya, M.D. + Infographic text Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, is one of the most common cancers in the US. There are several treatment options and the best treatment depends on how far the cancer has progressed. Sometimes, more than one treatment option is combined. Surgery Polypectomy A special tool…
