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This Braai Dessert Is So Simple Even Kids Can Make It
Read More: This Braai Dessert Is So Simple Even Kids Can Make ItLooking for an easy braai dessert? These mini chocolate braai pies only use three ingredients and take 10 minutes to cook on the coals. Perfect for after-summer lunches or as a sweet treat on Heritage Day on the 24th of September. READ MORE: Exactly How To Make The Perfect Pizza On The Braai If youโre…
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7 Spring Dresses You Could Totally Slay This Season
Read More: 7 Spring Dresses You Could Totally Slay This SeasonIt feels so good to finally trade those winter boots in for beautiful floral spring dresses to suit the sunny, blue skies. Finally, we donโt have to tote a raincoat everywhere we go! So, in the spirit of spring, weโve gathered up seven of our fave dresses for the season. Youโll want to buy them…
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Epic Rides From The Comfort Of Home With The New Garmin Smart Bike
Read More: Epic Rides From The Comfort Of Home With The New Garmin Smart BikeBring the outdoor world indoors when you train. The newest smart bike by Garmin delivers a realistic road feel and simulated descents โ plus virtual shifting to immerse you in your ride. Redesigned shifters change gears easily and precisely with the tap of a finger. NEO Bike Plus adjusts to match the fit of your…
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Mental Toughness: Push Yourself to Be Your Best
Read More: Mental Toughness: Push Yourself to Be Your BestBy Adela Garcia Mental toughness is something learned through pushing yourself beyond what your mind thinks it can do. Q: Athletes are always known for their mental toughness; do you feel that you were born with mental toughness, or was it something you learned? How do you think one can increase mental toughness? A: Great…
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Take A Look At The New Suzuki Fronx Compact Crossover
Read More: Take A Look At The New Suzuki Fronx Compact CrossoverLetโs kick this review off with the major elephant in the room which is the name of Suzukiโs new compact crossover. The Fronx. Say it out loud. It doesnโt exactly roll off the tongue, does it? It sounds almost clumsy. But that is where the negatives of this car end. The new Suzuki Fronx must…
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Empower Your Journey: Unveiling The Secret To Strong Bones With MenaCal.7™
Read More: Empower Your Journey: Unveiling The Secret To Strong Bones With MenaCal.7™As lifeโs adventures unfold, strong bones become the foundation that supports our dreams and ambitions. Introducing MenaCal.7™, your support in nurturing bone health, empowering women to take charge of their vitality from the earliest years. Letโs delve into why investing in bone health is a lifelong gift we owe to ourselves. Early Years: Building a…
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5 Ways To Spring Clean Your Fitness Approach
Read More: 5 Ways To Spring Clean Your Fitness ApproachFive ways to get the most out of your workout, from losing weight and reducing stress to feeling great about yourselfโฆย 1. Phone A Friend Women are more likely to exercise if they do it with someone else, so joining a running or hockey club may be the motivational kick you need. โWomen are excellent…
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11 Things You Can Do During Doggy Style To Make It WAY Better
Read More: 11 Things You Can Do During Doggy Style To Make It WAY BetterWe like to think of doggy style as the original bad girl sex position. Thereโs something a little wild, naughty and titillating about it that just amps up the passion and makes you lust for more. โYou can get the deepest penetration possible in this position and you can also reach the G-spot,โ says Ava…
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5 Steps to Take When Your Healthcare Provider Wonโt Listen to You
Read More: 5 Steps to Take When Your Healthcare Provider Wonโt Listen to YouIt happens time and time again. Women are told their health concerns are “nothing to worry about” for one reason or another. It’s just part of being a woman. It’s just part of perimenopause. It’s all in your head. And if you’re a woman of color, studies show, you’ll be dismissed even more often. But…
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A Glaucoma Diagnosis: Looking Beyond Drops for the Best Treatment Options
Read More: A Glaucoma Diagnosis: Looking Beyond Drops for the Best Treatment OptionsHindsight is 20/20 but maintaining good vision is a common concern as we age โ especially for women. In fact, 2 out of 3 people affected by blindness are women. Since women live longer than men, weโre at a higher risk for vision problems. And one of the biggest threats to healthy vision is glaucoma,…
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Cover Star, Fitness, Fitness Advice, Weight Loss, Weight Loss Tips, Workouts, Xolisani Nomeva Ndongeni
Boxing Training With Connie Ferguson
Read More: Boxing Training With Connie FergusonTwo-time South African and international boxing champion Xolisani โNomevaโ Ndongeni, also Connie Fergusonโs boxing trainer of five years, meets our cover star twice or thrice a week for some scintillating boxing action at his gym, north of Johannesburg. โShe already had a lot of interest in boxing when I met her. Her father was a…
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The โAmazing Skinโ Smoothie Recipe That Actually Works
Read More: The โAmazing Skinโ Smoothie Recipe That Actually WorksEat yourself gorgeous! Try this skin-hydrating smoothie recipeโฆ The recipe for your skinโฆ Winter skin? Add an avocado to your morning smoothie. It contains high amounts of antioxidants, vitamin E and polyunsaturated fats, which all help to keep your skin moisturised. The addition of baobab-fruit powder โ high in vitamin C โ helps your body…
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Anthropologist, Poet And Author Lebohang Masango On Exploring Paths Less Travelled
Read More: Anthropologist, Poet And Author Lebohang Masango On Exploring Paths Less TravelledDespite her mother being anxious about what career prospects this rare path would open for her, Lebohang allowed passion to trump fear. โIโve always been a person who follows my heart. Anthropology was something I enjoyed and could spend hours doing and thinking about. So, I asked mom to just trust me,โ she shares.ย Lebohang…
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17 Foods That Fight Spring Allergies
Read More: 17 Foods That Fight Spring AllergiesGuess whoโs back in town? Yep, allergy season has rolled in again, bringing its tissue tornado along for the ride. And if youโre on a quest to kick that pesky hay fever to the curb ASAP, worry not! The good news? Your trusty grocery cupboard and faithful fruit bowl are here to save the day.…
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Early Screening for Lung Cancer Can Be a Lifesaver
Read More: Early Screening for Lung Cancer Can Be a LifesaverDusty Donaldson had a โtickleโ in her throat and a mildly swollen lymph node in her neck. Her symptoms were initially dismissed by her doctor, but she knew something was wrong. She pushed for an answer, and after multiple tests, was diagnosed with lung cancer. As an 18-year survivor of lung cancer, she counts herself…
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SUPER ROWING MACHINE CIRCULAR
Read More: SUPER ROWING MACHINE CIRCULARSUPER ROWING MACHINE CIRCULAR FREE-WEIGHT SPECIAL Theย Panattaย Super Rowing Machine Circular (1FW204)ย is a specific machine for training the back muscles, which reproduces the horizontal pulling movement of the upper limbs in a seated position; the circular guided trajectory promotes activation of the adductor muscles of the scapulae (trapezius and rhomboids) while limiting that of the elbow…
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Shapely Legs and Firm Glutes With Box Jumps
Read More: Shapely Legs and Firm Glutes With Box JumpsBy Shoshana Pritzker and Nicole Chaplin The only thing standing between most women and jumping on a box is fear. Fear of not jumping high enough, fear of slipping off the box, landing on the box wrong, or missing the box altogether and scraping your shins. There is nothing to be afraid of โ kids…
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Walking For Weight Loss: Does It Work? Plus, 9 Tips To Get You There
Read More: Walking For Weight Loss: Does It Work? Plus, 9 Tips To Get You ThereSure,ย cardio,ย HIIT classes and extra-sweatyย cycling sessionsย are pretty much known for helping you scorch calories and drop kilosโฆbut honestly, can a girl ever just slow TF down? Does walking for weight loss actually work? We know that walking can drastically slash your stress levels, says Hannah Davis, personal trainer โ and havingย less stressย in your life absolutely makes…
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Meet Kirsten Landman, The Iron Woman Of Enduro Racing
Read More: Meet Kirsten Landman, The Iron Woman Of Enduro RacingWhen it comes to enduro racing, getting on a bike and racing through the dirt, one South African woman immediately comes to mind. Kirsten Landman, the fearless competitor among the men, is working hard to open up the sport for more women to compete while etching her name in the history books as a competitor…
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Driving Into The Future โ How The Lexus NX Perfectly Embraces Tomorrow
Read More: Driving Into The Future โ How The Lexus NX Perfectly Embraces TomorrowThe all-new Lexus NX recently arrived in South Africa, and we got to spend some time behind the wheel. Now, letโs not beat around the bush, the premium medium-sized SUV segment is a competitive one. In fact, the whole car market is all about SUVs and so if you want to play the game, you…
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Womenโs Health Concerns Are Not Always Taken Seriously โ and Itโs Even Worse for Women of Color
Read More: Womenโs Health Concerns Are Not Always Taken Seriously โ and Itโs Even Worse for Women of ColorChristine Topham nearly died while giving birth when she was 33 years old. She needed an emergency hysterectomy, but her healthcare provider (HCP) never fully explained the seriousness of the surgery to her. โBefore I could even get my head around what it would mean to have no uterus, the doctor said to me, โDonโt…
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9 Types Of Bikini Waxes You Were Too Shy To Ask About, Explained
Read More: 9 Types Of Bikini Waxes You Were Too Shy To Ask About, ExplainedEven if youโve become proficient in every DIYย bikini line hair removalย technique out there (yup, weโve tried theย at-home waxย and everyย bikini trimmerย in existence, too), sometimes itโs better to leave things up to the pros. Whether youโre considering a wax for the first time, or even if youโre just interested in trying out some new ~styles~, it can…
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Why Are More Women Being Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer Later?
Read More: Why Are More Women Being Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer Later?A growing number of American women are overdue for their recommended cervical cancer screenings, a statistic healthcare providers (HCPs) worry could be one reason behind the increase in late stage (stages 2 to 4) cervical cancer diagnoses among certain groups. Another theory is lack of HPV vaccination. Miami mother Avi Grant-Noonan was up to date…
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Shapely Shoulder Workout
Read More: Shapely Shoulder WorkoutBy Shoshana Pritzker A shapely set of delts can offset some of the most notorious body imbalances, such as a thick waist or heavy bottom. Itโs all about the art of illusion. Toned and more defined shoulders will give the appearance of a smaller waist, balancing out any hint of a bigger butt and thighs.…
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Trust Us, These Are 6 Solo Sex Toys You Need In Your Nightstand
Read More: Trust Us, These Are 6 Solo Sex Toys You Need In Your NightstandNothing is more important than exploring your own sexuality and finding out what your body does and doesnโt respond to. After all, if you donโt understand what your body wants, you canโt expect someone else to. Weโve got six solo sex toys for you to practice self-loveโฆ 1. We-Vibe Nova 2 Flexible Rabbit Vibratorย When…
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Maximise Your Runs With These Tips From The Pros
Read More: Maximise Your Runs With These Tips From The ProsRunning, while being a go-to workout for scores of women, can be a tough sport to tackle. Thereโs the question of how to plan your runs when training for a race, how to cross-trainย so your runs are faster and how to score new PBs. But even with all of that, motivation can flag, leading to…
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Use These Tips To Get MUCH More Out Of Your Skipping Workout
Read More: Use These Tips To Get MUCH More Out Of Your Skipping WorkoutTone your legs, burn kilojoules, up your fitness and improve your coordination with one simple tool you can use in your garden. Here, how to get the most out of your skipping workout. Why is a skipping workout so good? Like riding a bike, swimming and running, skipping is one of those fun childhood activities…
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The Boiled Egg Diet: What The Weight Loss Plan Involves (Besides Eggs)
Read More: The Boiled Egg Diet: What The Weight Loss Plan Involves (Besides Eggs)Search โboiled egg dietโ and you might be shocked to learn that, yes, there is aย weight-loss trendย that circles around eatingย hard-boiled eggs. Naturally, you probably have *a lot* of questions, so weโll clear it up for ya. To start, the boiled egg diet, which is based on a 2018 book by Arielle Chandler, doesnโt involve eating…
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Fast Facts: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Across Your Lifespan
Read More: Fast Facts: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Across Your LifespanPolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders in women, affecting up to 1 in 10 women during their reproductive years. PCOS typically starts after your very first period; however, itโs often difficult to get a diagnosis as a teen since symptoms like acne and irregular periods can be overlooked as…
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MYOPLEXยฎ Original Shakes
Read More: MYOPLEXยฎ Original ShakesBy Bryan Hildebrand Senior Editor, Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Myoplexยฎ is back and better tasting than ever. People keep coming back to Myoplexยฎ Original because it has what customers are looking for in terms of nutrition, taste, and value. Nobody has the perfect diet, and even the most health-conscious individuals donโt have time to eat right at…
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Will Carnosine Boost Training Volume?
Read More: Will Carnosine Boost Training Volume?Subjects who increased carnosine levels through supplementation were able to sustain a 22 percent greater resistance training volume than control subjects. Thatโs a major difference! Q: What can you tell me about carnosine? Iโve heard itโs a good supplement for weight training. Carnosine is a compound synthesized from the amino acids beta-alanine and histidine. There…
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I Tried Out BODYTECโs Brand-New EMS Training System โ And Itโs From The Future
Read More: I Tried Out BODYTECโs Brand-New EMS Training System โ And Itโs From The FutureWhether youโre a seasoned professional in fitness or are just looking to elevate your routine, EMS training can be intriguing. What do those high-tech suits do? Can they really boost your training? All that and more, right here. Plus, we took EMS training for a spin with the brand new BODYTEC SYMBIONT system, which offers…
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7 Ways To Find The Motivation To Exercise When The Struggle Is Real
Read More: 7 Ways To Find The Motivation To Exercise When The Struggle Is RealYour goal this year was to lose a couple of kilos, or get fitter and stronger, but you only really got as far as buying the pricey shoes that were supposed to make you a better runner.ย You keep telling yourself โIโll start on Monday,โ but life happensโฆ Well, thatโs all about to change. Because I…
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19 Complex Carbs You Should Def Incorporate Into Your Diet
Read More: 19 Complex Carbs You Should Def Incorporate Into Your DietItโs become totally normal to order burgers without buns, eat meatballs on a pile of zoodles and even to make (gasp!) pizza with cauliflower. Because apparently, carbs are the enemy. However, complex carbohydrates โ starches made up of long chains of sugar molecules โ are considered โgood carbsโ because they take longer to digest and…
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Why Am I Bleeding During Sex? Gynaecologists Explain Common Reasons And Treatments
Read More: Why Am I Bleeding During Sex? Gynaecologists Explain Common Reasons And TreatmentsSo youย justย had a nice romp in the sack and now, youโre dutifully peeingย to avoid a UTI. (Great job, by the way.) But as youโre wiping, you see blood. What doesย thatย mean? Before you panic and text all of your friends for help, take a few deep breaths. Bleeding during or after sex, while jarring in the…
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How Hormonal Contraception Works
Read More: How Hormonal Contraception WorksEspaรฑol Medically reviewed by Barbara Dehn, R.N., M.S., N.P. People have more than 50 hormones circulating in their blood. These chemicals carry messages throughout the body to control metabolism (the process of changing food into energy), growth and development, sexual function, and many other things. Estrogen and progesterone help women become and stay pregnant. Estrogen…
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Cรณmo funciona la anticoncepciรณn hormonal
Read More: Cรณmo funciona la anticoncepciรณn hormonalBarbara Dehn, R.N., M.S., N.P., hizo la revisiรณn mรฉdica de este documento. Mรกs de 50 hormonas circulan en la sangre de las personas. Estos quรญmicos portan mensajes a travรฉs del cuerpo para controlar el metabolismo (el proceso que transforma los alimentos en energรญa), el crecimiento, el desarrollo, la funciรณn sexual y muchas otras cosas mรกs.…
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The ASICS GEL-KAYANO™ 30: The Shoe That Will Make You Love Running Again
Read More: The ASICS GEL-KAYANO™ 30: The Shoe That Will Make You Love Running AgainRunners, rejoice! ASICS has just launched the GEL-KAYANO™ 30 shoe, the most comfortable stability running shoe featuring brand-new technologies to provide runners with adaptive stability and unprecedented comfort during every step. 4D Guidance System With its new 4D GUIDANCE SYSTEM™, the GEL-KAYANO™ 30 provides adaptive stability and unprecedented comfort during every step. The 4D GUIDANCE…
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All The Things We Loved About Fit Night Out Joburg
Read More: All The Things We Loved About Fit Night Out JoburgItโs been a few days since Fit Night Out Joburgโan unforgettable night where women joined forces to revel in the sheer joy of moving our bodies, each dance step and yoga pose a radiant celebration of our strength and vitality! And there are so many reasons weโre still sharing videos and photos of the event…
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Covid and Obesity: How to Reduce Risk Factors
Read More: Covid and Obesity: How to Reduce Risk FactorsEspaรฑol Even before Covid-19 reset life as we know it, I struggled with taming my sweet tooth and staying motivated to go to the gym as often as I should. Once the pandemic shutdowns arrived, I cocooned with my husband, our college-aged son and our three cats. While I was lucky to be able to…
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The Rise of Obesity Among Latinx People
Read More: The Rise of Obesity Among Latinx PeopleObesity is a disease with complex causes โ and culture and socioeconomic status can play a significant role. This is especially true in the Latinx community in the U.S., where nearly 8 out of 10 Hispanic women are living with obesity or overweight. And 1 in 4 Hispanic children between the ages of 6 and…
