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Is Obesity a Disease? Yes โ and the Medical Community Is Finally Recognizing That
Read More: Is Obesity a Disease? Yes โ and the Medical Community Is Finally Recognizing ThatMichelle,* a 42-year-old mother of two, has been living with overweight or obesity her entire life. Around third grade, Michelle said she remembers a shift in her parentsโ attitude toward her eating habits: They went from bribing or forcing her to eat to questioning whether she really needed seconds. Her mother, though smaller than Michelle,…
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How To Heal Cracked Heels In 4 Steps, According To Doctors
Read More: How To Heal Cracked Heels In 4 Steps, According To DoctorsChilly winter temps and dry indoor air arenโt just bad news for your skin (causing itchy, irritatedย dry patches) or nails (hello, brittleness), itโs also open season for heel crackingโand you shouldnโt wait until yourย spring or summer pedicureย to roll around to do something about it. And if you want to take those dry, cracked feet into…
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3 Hearty Winter Braai Recipes To Warm Your Weekend
Read More: 3 Hearty Winter Braai Recipes To Warm Your WeekendSouth Africans know that a braai isnโt just for summerโitโs a year-round custom. These hearty recipes are what we call comfort food goals! Picture this combination: a crackling fire, a glass of Pinotage, cosy knitwear and good company. Sounds like the perfect winter evening, right? Our friends at Le Creuset and Georgia East have teamed…
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Treatment Options for Insomnia
Read More: Treatment Options for InsomniaIs it ironic to write a story about insomnia treatments after youโve been tossing and turning all night? I think so. But I know my restless night was just that โ a restless night. Insomnia, however, is more than just a restless night. Itโs a serious sleep disorder. โItโs not just about being unable to…
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When It Came to My Breast Cancer, I Did It My Way
Read More: When It Came to My Breast Cancer, I Did It My WayAs told to Erica Rimlinger For 42 years, Iโve been living with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a disorder that causes non-stop intense pain. In that time, Iโve had doctors call me crazy, delusional and a liar. One doctor was so abusive, he told me I should โjust shoot myself in the head.โ Itโs no…
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Whatโs The Difference Between STDs And STIs?
Read More: Whatโs The Difference Between STDs And STIs?You probably learned to group conditions such as herpes, chlamydia and genital warts under the term STD, meaning sexually transmitted disease. But in the past five years or so, these three consonants have increasingly been replaced by STI (sexually transmitted infection), leading many to ask: whatโs the actual difference between STDs and STIs? Is the…
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How To Change Up Your Skin Routine For More Hydrated Skin This Winter
Read More: How To Change Up Your Skin Routine For More Hydrated Skin This WinterDryness, flakiness, dehydration, and redness coupled with colder nights and a familiar nip in the morning air. Thereโs no need to check your weather app โ winter is here.ย And, just as you switch over your wardrobe from sundresses to scarves, nowโs also the time to tweak your skincare routine so as to keep it…
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What Is POTS?
Read More: What Is POTS?If you’ve ever stood up too fast and felt dizzy for a moment, you know how disorienting that can be. This happens because your blood pressure drops and your blood moves to the lower part of your body when you stand up. Sometimes, it can take a second for your system to increase your heart…
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How To Play Golf For Beginners, From Experts
Read More: How To Play Golf For Beginners, From ExpertsEver wondered how to play golf or if golf for beginners even existed? Weโre here to let you know: golf is opening up and more and more women are teeing off. Consider this your beginnerโs crash course in golf.ย Womenโs golf is growing exponentially. Weโre seeing more and more women teeing off and for the…
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Unveil The Future Of Chic With The HUAWEI Pura 70 Series: Where Fashion Meets Phenomenal Tech
Read More: Unveil The Future Of Chic With The HUAWEI Pura 70 Series: Where Fashion Meets Phenomenal TechWant a phone that is a fashion statement that blends the latest technology with exquisite design and is the must-have accessory for style-conscious South Africans? Thatโs precisely what you get with the new HUAWEI Pura 70 Series, which has captivated all since its local launch in South Africa last week. But the Pura 70 Series…
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The Struggle Is โRealโ: Black Women and Lung Cancer
Read More: The Struggle Is โRealโ: Black Women and Lung CancerAyanay Ferguson knew something just wasnโt right with her body when she returned from vacation with her husband in April 2021. โI had swollen ankles and shortness of breath,โ recalled Ferguson, 50, an Atlanta-area clinical psychologist. She initially thought her symptoms were from post-vacation fatigue and her weight. As her symptoms lingered, she booked a…
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Masturbation Has Tons Of Surprising Health BenefitsโHere Are The Biggest Ones
Read More: Masturbation Has Tons Of Surprising Health BenefitsโHere Are The Biggest OnesSexually speaking, no two people are the sameโeveryone has different experiences, preferences and turn-ons. But thereโs one activity thatโs been around forย millions of years and itโs still ubiquitous today: the art ofย masturbation. No matter your age, gender, or life experiences, solo sex can feelย good. And believe it or not, it actually has a lot of…
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How To Get Fit At 30 โ And Important Healthy Habits
Read More: How To Get Fit At 30 โ And Important Healthy HabitsHow to get fit in your 30s is as simple as listening to your bodyโs cues. As you transition into your 30s, staying active becomes more crucial than ever. Not only does regular exercise help maintain a healthy weight and build strength, but it also plays a significant role in preventing age-related health issues. By…
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Winter Training Just Got An Upgrade With The Trojan Pro Series Treadmill
Read More: Winter Training Just Got An Upgrade With The Trojan Pro Series TreadmillWinter has arrived and letโs be realโitโs the perfect excuse to stay indoors, train hard and binge-watch your favourite new series. Enter the Trojan Pro Series Treadmill: your new running workout buddy for those long, cold months. This treadmill will keep you at the top of your game with its powerful 3.0 HP continuous motor,…
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FAQs About RSV in Older Adults and Infants
Read More: FAQs About RSV in Older Adults and InfantsSummer’s here and you’re probably not thinking about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV. But the time to think about it is before RSV season is officially upon us. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), RSV season typically starts in the fall and peaks in the winter, just in time for holiday gatherings…
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FAQs on Gestational Diabetes
Read More: FAQs on Gestational DiabetesAs many as 1 in 10 pregnancies will be affected by gestational diabetes. Factors like the age of the mother and rising obesity rates play a role in this increasingly common pregnancy complication. HealthyWomen spoke to Maureen E. Farrell, M.D., FACOG, an OB-GYN and Navy veteran, about what a gestational diabetes diagnosis means for you…
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How Caitlin Rooskrantz Is Blazing A Trail For Gymnastics In South Africa
Read More: How Caitlin Rooskrantz Is Blazing A Trail For Gymnastics In South AfricaTrue to her dreams, Olympian gymnast Caitlin Rooskrantz is blazing a trail for young athletes of colour to go for gold in the sport. Here, she reflects on her journey, highlights and how sheโs looking forward to her second appearance at the Summer Olympics in Paris this year. When Caitlin started gymnastics training at the…
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Um, Can You Really Get An STD From Kissing?
Read More: Um, Can You Really Get An STD From Kissing?Weโre willing to bet youโve asked yourself a ton of questions about kissingโฆ when you were 13. Now, though, aside from hoping their beardโs not too scratchy or they donโt have a cold, youโre not too worried about smooches. Right? Wellโฆ per experts, it turns out you could get an STD from kissing. Read it…
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How To Reclaim Your Fitness Routine
Read More: How To Reclaim Your Fitness RoutineWeโre halfway through the year and the fitness resolutions that you set at the beginning of the year now seem like a far-fetched idea. According to Enterprise Apps Today,ย only 9% of people are successful in keeping with their New Yearโs resolutions. Most people quit by the second Friday of the month. Therefore, youโre not alone.…
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Your Pelvic Floor. What Is It Good for?
Read More: Your Pelvic Floor. What Is It Good for?If youโre not exactly sure what your pelvic floor is, youโre not alone. โIt was never talked about during my generation at all,โ said Robyn Faye, M.D., an OB-GYN and member of HealthyWomenโs Womenโs Health Advisory Council. โThat’s why women my age are coming in and having problems and all they know about is Kegel…
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Mental Health and Urothelial Bladder Cancer
Read More: Mental Health and Urothelial Bladder CancerMedically reviewed by Eila C. Skinner, M.D. + Video transcript Video/Image Voiceover/Audio Mental Health and Urothelial Bladder Cancer Female doctor, woman of color, talking to female patient: doctor looks caring, patient looks concerned. Finding out you have urothelial bladder cancer can be overwhelming and scary and lead to feelings of anxiety and depression. Patient โ…
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6 Swimming Tips Thatโll Make You Faster In The Water โ From Pros
Read More: 6 Swimming Tips Thatโll Make You Faster In The Water โ From ProsWhether youโre training for a triathlon or want to take up swimming as your new sport, these swimming tips from the pros will elevate your stroke and help you get more streamlined โ and faster โ in the water. Why swimming is such a great workout Swimming is cardio and strength, all in one From…
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Prolapse Changed My Life for the Better
Read More: Prolapse Changed My Life for the BetterAs told to Jacquelyne Froeber June is Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month Sitting in a waiting room with mostly 80-year-old men, I wondered how I got here. I was 50. Active. In good health. But apparently my bladder thought I was twice my age. The urge to pee was taking over my life. No matter…
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Managing Uterine Health Conditions at Work
Read More: Managing Uterine Health Conditions at Work+ Infographic text 1 in 4 people who menstruate in the U.S. deal with period problems so bad they affect quality of life โ including at work. Many of them are dealing with uterine health conditions, such as: Fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the muscle wall of the uterus, affect about 8 in 10 women at…
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How To Get Fit In Your 20s โ This Is Your Healthy Routine
Read More: How To Get Fit In Your 20s โ This Is Your Healthy RoutineHow to get fit in your 20s? Easy. This is the decade in which youโre most likely to be in your peak physical condition; your reaction times are at their fastest, you can build muscle quicker and recover from tough sessions faster. Youโre also developing your musculoskeletal strength. โBecause bone density peaks in your twenties…
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Stay Active And Hydrated With Stanleyโs New Range
Read More: Stay Active And Hydrated With Stanleyโs New RangeFrom the sofa to the treadmill, exploring the mountains or late nights at the office, the new Stanley Range โ Iceflow™ Fast Flow Bottle 0.6L and All Day Slim Bottle โ is here to keep you hydrated during any activity. Plus, did we mention that their latest products have 90% recycled stainless steel? READ MORE:…
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Your June 2024 Sex Horoscope Is Here And Itโs Time To Add A Date Night To Your Calendar
Read More: Your June 2024 Sex Horoscope Is Here And Itโs Time To Add A Date Night To Your CalendarIf you hope to make 2024 a year filled with love and joy, youโre in luck. The zodiac is feeling romantic this June, with plenty of opportunities for lighting new romantic sparks and rekindling old ones, says Donna Page, an Atlanta-based astrologer with a graduate degree in counselling psychology. โThe energy of the month is…
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Meet The NEW Catrice Melt & Shine Juicy Lip Balm!
Read More: Meet The NEW Catrice Melt & Shine Juicy Lip Balm!Elevate your beauty routine with the all-new Catrice Melt & Shine Juicy Lip Balm, your perfect companion for at-home or on-the-go glam. As the cooler weather sets in, youโll want a lip product that hydrates and nourishes while gently caring for your lips. This revolutionary lip balm offers more than just a hint of colour…
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After This Recipe, Youโll Never Have Seared Tuna Any Other Way!
Read More: After This Recipe, Youโll Never Have Seared Tuna Any Other Way!Not travelling anytime soon? Weโre right there with you! Join us while we lick our wanderlust wounds with some delectable cuisine. Who better to take us on an exotic culinary journey than award-winning Chef Monchรฉ Muller. Below, one of our favourite creations from her book Harvest Table: A Culinary Journey Through The Wine Regions Of…
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Period Products Are Not Tested Using Real Blood. (Yes. You Read That Right.)
Read More: Period Products Are Not Tested Using Real Blood. (Yes. You Read That Right.)In 2020, a period product company used red liquid to show how absorbent their sanitary pads are in a TV commercial. It was the first time a mainstream company in the U.S. swapped the typical blue liquid for red to represent period blood. After the advertisement aired, some people took to social media to applaud…
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Exactly How To Train For A Handstand Or Pull-Up, Per Experts
Read More: Exactly How To Train For A Handstand Or Pull-Up, Per ExpertsWe reckon thereโs been a time when you envied the women nailing handstands on your feed, or youโve oggled at someone effortlessly bashing out pull-ups at the gym. The good news: these gymnastics-based movements not only deliver body benefits but are totally doable! Here, how to train for a handstand or pull-up, step by step.…
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This Is EXACTLY What Men Thinkโฆ During Sex
Read More: This Is EXACTLY What Men Thinkโฆ During SexEver wondered what goes through his mind during sex? We got the answers from local men and asked the Menโs Health team for advice on what you can do to make it better for your guy. Onโฆ Sex in The Shower What heโs thinking: โThis isโฆ Uhm, how do youโฆ This is harder than it…
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Hereโs How To Spot Secret Addictions And Tips To Break The Cycle
Read More: Hereโs How To Spot Secret Addictions And Tips To Break The CycleImagine a typical โaddict.โ What comes to mind? Perhaps someone staggering down the street clutching a wine bottle, or maybe someone staying up late, glued to their Instagram feed? More often, itโs the first image that strikes. Yet, this portrayal of addiction, focusing on the most extreme cases, misses a broader, more inclusive picture. Addiction…
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Everything To Know About Double Cleansing โ And Which Products To Use
Read More: Everything To Know About Double Cleansing โ And Which Products To UseAt the core of the double cleansing philosophy, one idea stands out: cleaning your face at the end of the day takes commitment. While you might lazily sit with a pack of wipes and slough off make-up while watching House Of The Dragon, we have some uncomfortable news for you: itโs not enough. Hereโs why…
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This Scalable HIIT Workout Will Be Your New Go-To For All-Over Gains
Read More: This Scalable HIIT Workout Will Be Your New Go-To For All-Over GainsLooking for a low-intensity scalable HIIT workout that works for beginners and advanced fitness enthusiasts? Look no further than this workout, which prioritises speed over power for all-over toning and of course, hitting those heart rate goals. What exactly is HIIT? Essentially interval training on speed, HIIT involves bursts of flat-out exertion alternating with rest…
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The Ripple Effect: How Community Support Creates Waves of Growth and Healing
Read More: The Ripple Effect: How Community Support Creates Waves of Growth and HealingRecovery is a profoundly personal process, but the strength of shared experiences and mutual support often augments it. The role of community support in this context becomes particularly pronounced for those navigating the challenges of addiction. The Role of Community in Recovery Groups such as AA Meetings Rochesterย epitomize the concept of a communal journey towards…
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5 High-Carb FruitsโAnd How Adding Protein Or Fat Helps Blood Sugar
Read More: 5 High-Carb FruitsโAnd How Adding Protein Or Fat Helps Blood SugarThere are *so* many reasons to love fruits. These nutrient-rich foods pack in plenty of vitamins, minerals, fibre and phytonutrientsโnecessary for keeping your body functioning at an optimal level. And, many contain antioxidants likeย polyphenols, also, that help ward off cancer and keep your body healthy. But hereโs the thing: Eating endless fruit isnโt a zero-sum…
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La conexiรณn entre adultos jรณvenes y el cรกncer de colon
Read More: La conexiรณn entre adultos jรณvenes y el cรกncer de colonEnglish Jill MacDonald, embajadora de Fight Colorectal Cancer [Lucha contra el cรกncer colorrectal], tenรญa 37 aรฑos cuando le diagnosticaron cรกncer colorrectal (tambiรฉn conocido como cรกncer de colon) de etapa 4 en 2015. โHe lidiado con esto desde hace mรกs de nueve aรฑosโ, dijo MacDonald. โMe he sometido a un nรบmero inimaginable de tratamientos de quimioterapia,…
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Free Bleeding: Why Some Menstruators Are Ditching Period Products
Read More: Free Bleeding: Why Some Menstruators Are Ditching Period ProductsWhoever said you canโt wear white after Labor Day didnโt have periods. For some of us, you canโt wear white โ ever. At least not comfortably without feeling like Carrie at the prom. That time of the month usually calls for a look only Morticia Addams could love: solid black pants to disguise any leaks…
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Tyla On The Self-Care Routine That Keeps Her At The Top Of Her Game
Read More: Tyla On The Self-Care Routine That Keeps Her At The Top Of Her GameFrom wanting a bigger bum but being unwilling to do squats [chuckles] to missing her momโs food, the worldโs favourite pop sensation right now โ Tyla if we must spell it out for ya โ shared some of the self-care practices that keep her grounded. Given her arduous travel schedule, and the fact that sheโs…
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Hereโs Why We Love Our Cover Search Partners (And Why Youโll Be Obsessed Too)
Read More: Hereโs Why We Love Our Cover Search Partners (And Why Youโll Be Obsessed Too)From stylish fitness watches to glam make-up, trendy cups to captivating scents, these brands are teaming up with Womenโs Health to find our next Cover Star. They represent EVERYTHING we hope to see in our contestants and weโre thrilled to have them join us on this exciting campaign. The #WHCoverSearch isnโt just about a fit…
