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Try This Prawn And Sweet Corn “Grits” Recipe For An Epically Simple Dinner
Read More: Try This Prawn And Sweet Corn “Grits” Recipe For An Epically Simple DinnerThis prawn and sweet corn recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, while still bringing all the cosy, hearty energy you want from a winter dinner. It’s warm, filling and packed with protein, with sweet corn, smoky bacon and prawns making every bite ridiculously good. Print Prawn And Sweet Corn ‘Grits’ A cosy prawn and…
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The New Biomarkers Impacting Cancer Care
Read More: The New Biomarkers Impacting Cancer CareWhen my healthcare provider (HCP) told me I needed HER2 and BRCA testing, I nodded politely like I totally understood everything she was saying. But, in reality, I had no clue what those letters meant. BRCA and HER2 were just part of the acronym soup dumped in my lap after I was diagnosed with breast…
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These 9 Stylist-Approved Tricks Instantly Make Thin Hair Look Fuller
Read More: These 9 Stylist-Approved Tricks Instantly Make Thin Hair Look FullerSome things in life are simply unavoidable – among them getting older. And with age, it becomes increasingly likely that women will experience some degree of hair thinning. In fact, while many associate hair loss with men, it’s a significant reality for South African women; clinical data suggests that approximately 40% of women in South Africa…
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Step Into Stronger Sessions With Under Armour Sculpt Trainers
Read More: Step Into Stronger Sessions With Under Armour Sculpt TrainersWe’ve officially graduated from the cardio corner. If you’re looking for us these days, you’ll find us dominating the squat rack or powering through a WOD at the local CrossFit box. Be gone, #ShyGirlWorkouts! Naturally, this new way of training doesn’t work with the same running shoes you’ve been wearing for hot girl walks and…
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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Is Mental Health Messing with Your Sexual Mojo?
Read More: Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Is Mental Health Messing with Your Sexual Mojo?Emily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, best-selling author and keynote speaker. You can find her here each month to share her latest thoughts about sex. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you’re in midlife, you might be wondering why you’ve gone from “Let’s get it on” to “Please get off me.” And you…
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Peptide Stacking Is Everywhere – But Is It Safe?
Read More: Peptide Stacking Is Everywhere – But Is It Safe?Promising everything from improved recovery to healthier hair, peptides have become the latest wellness buzzword on everyone’s lips. The latest fixation? Peptide “stacking” – a practice once confined to elite biohackers and longevity clinics, now filtering down to TikTok. But what is it – and is it actually safe? Or just another fad in disguise? What are peptides…
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Paula Poundstone on the Healing Power of Humor
Read More: Paula Poundstone on the Healing Power of HumorWhen comedian Paula Poundstone steps on stage, sporting one of her well-known zoot suits, she takes the microphone and does what she does best — make people laugh. What her audience may not realize, though, is that throughout her life, Poundstone has dealt with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a mental health condition that causes obsessive thoughts…
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Is There Actually A Best Exercise Plan For Fat Loss? A PT Explains
Read More: Is There Actually A Best Exercise Plan For Fat Loss? A PT ExplainsSearch “best exercise for fat loss” and be prepared for confusion and overwhelm: incline walking! Strength training! Pilates! Fasted cardio! Take your pick. So which one should we be trying? The question, contemplated since the dawn of obesity, has no simple answer, says WH Cover Search Top 20 entrant, PT and founder of SheLifts, Sherneal…
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Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K Cancelled Due to Severe Weather Warning
Read More: Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K Cancelled Due to Severe Weather WarningThe 2026 Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10KM has officially been cancelled following severe weather warnings ahead of Sunday’s scheduled race. Organisers confirmed on Friday that the decision was made in consultation with the City of Cape Town, local authorities, Disaster Risk Management teams and appointed safety officials after forecasts predicted dangerous conditions across…
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95% of Women Are Nutritionally Depleted – No Wonder Women in Midlife Feel Terrible with Julie Sawaya
Read More: 95% of Women Are Nutritionally Depleted – No Wonder Women in Midlife Feel Terrible with Julie SawayaI want to ask you something honest: do you feel like you’re doing everything right, but your body still isn’t cooperating? You’re eating well. You’re taking supplements. Maybe you’ve even had some labs done and your doctor told you everything looks “normal.” And yet you’re exhausted. You can’t think clearly. The weight won’t budge. You…
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How Healthy Is Your Pee? Take This 10-Second Test To Find Out
Read More: How Healthy Is Your Pee? Take This 10-Second Test To Find OutYou can tell a lot about your health by simply scrutinising your next piddle! So, how healthy is your pee? According to experts, your urine colour or odour is largely determined by what – and how many – liquids you drink. Gulping gallons to get “hydrated”? Not so fast, says dietician Sarah Batchelor. “Eight glasses…
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What Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)?
Read More: What Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)?Español May 22, 2026, is World Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Day. More than 470,000 people in the United States are living with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a condition that was once considered rare but has gotten more and more common over the last two decades. Knowing what EoE is can help you figure out whether it may…
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How Your Gut Microbiome Affects Your Colorectal Cancer Risk
Read More: How Your Gut Microbiome Affects Your Colorectal Cancer Risk+ Video text Video/Image Voiceover/Audio Meet Your Microbiome Graphic: Animated zoom into the gut showing trillions of tiny animated microbes floating around. Graphic: infographic-style animations pop up: stomach for digestion, shield for immune function, fire symbol fading for inflammation, and smile face for mood. Your gut is home to trillions of microscopic organisms, including bacteria,…
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¿Qué es la esofagitis eosinofílica (EEo)?
Read More: ¿Qué es la esofagitis eosinofílica (EEo)?English El 22 de mayo de 2026 es el Día Mundial de la Esofagitis Eosinofílica (EEo). Más de 470,000 personas en Estados Unidos viven con esofagitis eosinofílica (EEo), un trastorno que alguna vez se consideraba infrecuente pero que se ha vuelto cada vez más común en las últimas dos décadas. Saber lo que es la…
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The Women’s Health South Africa Beauty Awards 2026 Submission Guidelines
Read More: The Women’s Health South Africa Beauty Awards 2026 Submission GuidelinesThink your product has what it takes to earn our coveted WH Beauty Awards stamp? Here’s everything you need to know to get it on our radar for the WH Beauty Awards 2026. 2024 Winners 2025 Winners The Women’s Health South Africa Beauty Awards 2026 are officially open. Known for its rigorous, expert-led testing, these…
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The Leggings Everyone’s Talking About
Read More: The Leggings Everyone’s Talking AboutNot all leggings are created equal, and Duck Apparel’s Butter Motion Leggings are quickly setting a new standard. Designed for women who refuse to compromise, they combine performance, comfort and effortless versatility. Crafted from Duck Apparel’s signature butter-soft fabric, these leggings feel as good as they look. Smooth, breathable and lightweight, the material offers a…
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The Best Defense Is a Good Offense: Here’s Why You Should Get an RSV Vaccine
Read More: The Best Defense Is a Good Offense: Here’s Why You Should Get an RSV Vaccine+ Flipbook text Slide 2: RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus. It’s a common virus that causes infections in the lung and respiratory tract. RSV usually starts spreading in the fall and peaks in the winter months. Slide 3: Most people have mild symptoms similar to cold symptoms and recover in 1–2 weeks. Runny…
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Lowkey The Cutest Way To Level Up Your Mother’s Day Gifting
Read More: Lowkey The Cutest Way To Level Up Your Mother’s Day GiftingFinding a Mother’s Day gift that doesn’t feel like a last-minute dash through the pharmacy aisles is a perennial challenge. While the day is firmly about celebrating the woman who does it all, 2026 is the year we pivot from “clutter” to “connection”. A gift basket shouldn’t just be a container of random items; it…
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Five Years After Breast Cancer, Amber Wright Is Stronger Than Ever
Read More: Five Years After Breast Cancer, Amber Wright Is Stronger Than EverFive years ago, we shared Amber Wright’s story about being diagnosed with breast cancer at just 27. Her life was turned upside down in the blink of an eye, replaced by a whirlwind of clinical rooms and a fight for her future. Today, we’re catching up with a woman who has done far more than…
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5 Ingredient Sugar-Free Brownies That Actually Taste Good
Read More: 5 Ingredient Sugar-Free Brownies That Actually Taste GoodGreek yoghurt has become one of the hardest-working staples in your fridge. From homemade bread to tzatziki, layered parfaits and yes, even brownies, it’s an easy way to add a hit of protein without overthinking it. And now, with the new Lancewood Fat Free Greek Delight® Yoghurt, you can whip up these rich, high-protein brownies…
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Menopause and HIV: What’s the Connection?
Read More: Menopause and HIV: What’s the Connection?+ Infographic text Women of all ages can get HIV — including those over 50 1 in 4 people living with HIV in the United States is a woman. More than 1 in 2 new HIV diagnoses are in people above age 50. Older women are more likely than younger women to be diagnosed at…
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Why Menopause Happens Earlier for Some Women
Read More: Why Menopause Happens Earlier for Some Women+ Infographic text What is menopause? Menopause occurs when you’ve gone 12 months without a period. Most women experience menopause between the ages of 45 and 58. The average age of menopause in the U.S. is 51 Natural menopause The decline in female hormones that happens naturally with age. Induced menopause When medical treatments like…
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) Split My Sense of Self in Two
Read More: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) Split My Sense of Self in TwoMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and National Women’s Health Month. As told to Erica Rimlinger My first period divided my life into before and after. Before I started menstruating, I was a regular 14-year-old girl: skateboarding, swimming and hanging out with my friends. Then, my period came, and within a year, it felt like…
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Your Mouth Is Making You Sick: What Biological Dentistry Reveals About Root Canals, Cavitations, and Chronic Disease with Dr. Dominik Nischwitz
Read More: Your Mouth Is Making You Sick: What Biological Dentistry Reveals About Root Canals, Cavitations, and Chronic Disease with Dr. Dominik NischwitzWhy Your Mouth May Be the Root Cause of Your Chronic Health Issues Have you ever done everything right, cleaned up your diet, optimized your sleep, worked on your hormones, addressed your gut, and still felt like something was missing? Like there was one piece of the puzzle that nobody could find? I’ve been there.…
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Prescripciones sociales podrían ser beneficiosas para tu corazón
Read More: Prescripciones sociales podrían ser beneficiosas para tu corazónEnglish Las enfermedades cardíacas son la causa principal de muertes de mujeres en EE.UU. La mayoría de nosotras conocemos las recomendaciones estándar: Hacer más ejercicio, comer mejor, dejar de fumar y controlar el estrés. Pero incluso con las mejores intenciones, estas instrucciones podrían sentirse abstractas, especialmente si vives en un vecindario sin un lugar seguro…
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Social Prescribing May Help Your Heart
Read More: Social Prescribing May Help Your HeartHeart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. Most of us know the standard advice: Exercise more, eat better, quit smoking, manage stress. But even with the best intentions, those instructions can feel abstract, especially if you live in a neighborhood without a safe place to walk, can’t easily afford fresh…
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Comic Strip: Heather Gets an HIV Test
Read More: Comic Strip: Heather Gets an HIV Test+ Comic strip text Image Dialogue [GRAPHIC] Heather — a woman in her mid to late 50s — is holding her phone and her dating app shows she has a new match. She has a big smile on her face as a text bubble appears showing their conversation Guy: “Friday night dinner?” Heather: “It’s a…
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What Is PMDD?
Read More: What Is PMDD?May is Mental Health Awareness Month and National Women’s Health Month. Mood swings. Bloating. Breast tenderness. The terrible trilogy can only mean one thing: Winter — sorry, your period — is coming. About 3 out of 4 people who menstruate experience symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) up to two weeks before their period actually starts.…
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Understanding Severe Asthma
Read More: Understanding Severe AsthmaMay is Asthma Awareness Month. Coughing. Wheezing. Shortness of breath. All things on our not to-do list. But if you have asthma, you’re all too familiar with these symptoms and the many ways asthma can affect everyday life. Asthma causes inflammation in the airways, and the symptoms range from mild to severe. While most people…
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Lupus: Finding the Best Treatment Option for You
Read More: Lupus: Finding the Best Treatment Option for YouMay is Lupus Awareness Month. Did you know the word “lupus” is Latin for wolf? We know that sounds random, but there is meaning behind the name. Back in the 13th century, a healthcare provider (HCP) said skin lesions from the disease resembled a bite mark from a wolf. Usually when people talk about lupus,…
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The Protein Lie Midlife Women Have Been Told (And What to Do Instead) with Angelo Keely from KION
Read More: The Protein Lie Midlife Women Have Been Told (And What to Do Instead) with Angelo Keely from KIONIf you’ve been eating your protein, lifting your weights, staying consistent, and still feeling like your body isn’t cooperating… you are not imagining things. Something really is off. And it’s not your effort or your discipline. It’s what’s happening at the cellular level that most of us have never been taught. This is exactly why…
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“I Live In Constant Pain – But Running Helps Me Cope”
Read More: “I Live In Constant Pain – But Running Helps Me Cope”For Nita, the ability to run over 10km on her crutches is a life-changing accomplishment that became the difference between dread and daring. Having been diagnosed with a debilitating condition that rendered her in constant pain, running with chronic pain offered resilience – and a vital confidence to help manage the condition. Ten years ago,…
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11 Subtle Signs Of Diabetes You Should Never Ignore
Read More: 11 Subtle Signs Of Diabetes You Should Never IgnoreExperts are sounding the alarm about type 2 diabetes in South Africa, as the complex disease has reached crisis levels in the country – and women are disproportionately affected. And yet, so many people are unsure about the actual diabetes symptoms in women. The full picture of diabetes in South Africa is complicated and grim.…
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All About Respiratory Viruses
Read More: All About Respiratory Viruses+ Infographic text Respiratory illnesses come from viruses that affect the respiratory system . Common respiratory illnesses: Cold (rhinovirus/enterovirus) Flu (influenza A and B) Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2) RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) Adenovirus HPIVs (human parainfluenza viruses) hMPV (human metapneumovirus) Respiratory illnesses cause symptoms, such as: Cough Runny or stuffy nose Sneezing Sore throat Chills Fever Headache…
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5 Essential Items For A Walking Safari In South Africa
Read More: 5 Essential Items For A Walking Safari In South AfricaAs we head into the winter months, hiking season starts calling. If you’ve got a walking safari lined up soon, you’re in for a proper day out. It’s wild, immersive and a little more demanding than you might expect, so your gear needs to keep up. If you’ve only got space for a few items…
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True or False: Alzheimer’s Disease
Read More: True or False: Alzheimer’s Disease1. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are the same disease. True False Correct Incorrect false. Dementia is a general term for a severe decline in mental ability and includes symptoms like decline in memory, reasoning or other thinking skills. Alzheimer’s disease is a specific disease and is the most common cause of dementia. 2. Alzheimer’s affects…
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After a Major Heart Attack at 43, I Work to Raise Awareness Among My Native Community
Read More: After a Major Heart Attack at 43, I Work to Raise Awareness Among My Native CommunityAs told to Nicole Audrey Spector That night — the night that changed my life — it was late and I was in my home studio alone, deeply focused on my work. I’m a florist and run my own business. I had a wedding coming up and was in the middle of processing flowers. Suddenly,…
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The Truth About Statins, LDL, and Heart Disease Risk That Most Cardiologists Won’t Tell You with Dr. Philip Ovadia
Read More: The Truth About Statins, LDL, and Heart Disease Risk That Most Cardiologists Won’t Tell You with Dr. Philip OvadiaHave you ever sat across from a doctor who told you your cholesterol was too high, handed you a prescription, and sent you on your way feeling more scared than informed? You are not alone. This is one of the most common experiences women in midlife share with me, and honestly, it is one that…
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“I Felt Nothing”: Navigating The Silent Shame Of Maternal Numbness After Unthinkable Loss
Read More: “I Felt Nothing”: Navigating The Silent Shame Of Maternal Numbness After Unthinkable LossAt 29, Dominique Olivier’s life was torn apart in an instant. A car accident claimed her husband and toddler’s lives, leaving her widowed and navigating the world with a five-week-old newborn. In her raw, deeply honest book, Dominique speaks to the things we’re often too afraid to say out loud. She opens up about the…
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The Health Benefits Of Gardening
Read More: The Health Benefits Of GardeningNever thought that spending some time getting your hands and knees dirty could improve your health? Well, perhaps it’s time to rethink why you should be spending more time with the ‘skin of the earth’. Why Is Gardening Good For You? Would you believe us if we said that out of all professions, gardeners and…
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10 Gardening Tools Every Beginner Needs
Read More: 10 Gardening Tools Every Beginner NeedsYou don’t need perfect timing or a full backyard to start a garden. A few good tools and a bit of know-how go a long way. And despite what you might think, autumn is actually a great time to begin – giving plants the chance to settle in before the warmer months. Beyond the obvious…
