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โHereโs How I Lost Over 20 Kilos And Regained My Confidenceโ
Read More: โHereโs How I Lost Over 20 Kilos And Regained My ConfidenceโOne woman, powered by research and a strong resolve, lost over 20 kilos in just two years. Hereโs how Carol did it. When 40-year-old Carol Mgenge was young, she thought that being big was natural for her body, taking the cue from her big-boned family. โI think it was [in] high school where I realized…
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Everything You Know About Self-Care Isnโt Wrongโฆ But Itโs Not Quite Right
Read More: Everything You Know About Self-Care Isnโt Wrongโฆ But Itโs Not Quite RightThe term โself-careโ is having a moment, but is it the right one? When itโs not being sold to us in the form ofย candlesย or fuzzy PJs via Instagram ads,ย self-careย is taking over our TikTok FYP with โeverything showerโ routines. Itโs become an excuse for our every indulgence. Happy hour after a terrible day at work? Thatโsย self-care.…
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Race Fuel: Exactly What You Should Eat And Drink For A Better Race
Read More: Race Fuel: Exactly What You Should Eat And Drink For A Better RaceWhen it comes to race fuel, itโs easy to think just your training should take you over the finish line. But for endurance feats, you need a little food to give your tank more power. Raeesa Solwaย Mehtar, a biokineticist and running coach, has run multiple marathons, ultra-marathons and several half marathons. Hereโs herย advice onย race fuel;…
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Try This Tough-ish Workout To Really Build Your Strength
Read More: Try This Tough-ish Workout To Really Build Your StrengthLetโs admit it: most workouts are tough going. Thereโs always the element of challenging yourself every time you step up and throw down. But this workout, by Willow Way trainer and gym owner Alida Hendrikz, is tough as nails (ish) and will really test your mettle. At Willow Way, workouts work in six-week cycles. โThrough…
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Why Are Women So Stressed?
Read More: Why Are Women So Stressed?April is Stress Awareness Month. Mary Young, a certified mental health first-aid trainer in Georgia, lived life at full speed. She was an active woman who gave her all to her job and volunteer work at her church. Until one day, she couldnโt. โLooking at my Facebook memories, I could see that I had many…
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27 Amazing Autumn/Winter Fragrances Everyone Will Be Wearing This Year
Read More: 27 Amazing Autumn/Winter Fragrances Everyone Will Be Wearing This YearDid you know you should be wearing different scents during different seasons? Well, now you do! These autumn/winter fragrances for women are the very best that 2023 has to offer. What Should You Look For In An Autumn/Winter Fragrance? Itโs simple really. Youโre looking for warm, comforting notes, kind of like searching for the perfect…
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Ultimate Sleep Hack Or TikTok Fad? The Colour Of Sound Explained
Read More: Ultimate Sleep Hack Or TikTok Fad? The Colour Of Sound ExplainedThe sheer volume of sleep hacksย on TikTokย is enough to keep you up all night. And the one that never fails to crank up the views is utilising different colours of sound to get you to sleep. Sure weโve all heard of white noise before, but did you know thereโs also pink, brown, green and even…
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How To Balance Your Haircare And Workouts, If Youโre Black
Read More: How To Balance Your Haircare And Workouts, If Youโre BlackAt WH, we believe sweat changes everything. Well, for many Black women, that includes hair, which can take on a different form โ straight, curly, coily โ with just a drop of water or heat. So when choosing between a workout or a wet set, hair wins, almost always. Letโs level the playing field. Hereโs…
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Get Toned Without the Bulk
Read More: Get Toned Without the BulkMany women spend hours every week lifting weights and working out, but some project radically different images. Fit, lean celebrities exude beauty and sexuality and represent role models to legions of women around the world. Some athletes like shot-putters, on the other hand, convey the image of bulked-up, stodgy behemoths. Unfortunately, many women avoid weight…
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50 Motherโs Day Gift Ideas That Your Mom Will Actually Want
Read More: 50 Motherโs Day Gift Ideas That Your Mom Will Actually WantWe all have a mom or mother figure who holds a special place in our hearts, and they definitely deserve the best gift this Motherโs Day. It could be your biological mom, a loving aunt, a supportive teacher, a caring mother-in-law, or even your older sister whoโs always looking out for you. Whatever the case…
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The 28 Best Winter Workout Gear To Bag, RN
Read More: The 28 Best Winter Workout Gear To Bag, RNIf youโre looking for comfy warmth during cold-weather sessions, look no further than this winter workout gear. The pieces weโve chosen have added warmth without that stuffy feeling, repel moisture like a toxic ex and keep you cool but comfy during early-morning runs, outdoor sessions in the wind and more. Sports bras adidas Lift Your…
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โI Drank Kombucha Every Day For 10 Days โ It Was Amazingโ
Read More: โI Drank Kombucha Every Day For 10 Days โ It Was AmazingโWhen I first told the Womenโs Health team I wanted to drink kombucha every day, half said โyumโ and the other half said โyuckโ. Itโs just one of those things โ you either love it or you hate it. But its health benefits proceed it. So with my fridge stocked, the challenge began. This was…
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Whey Protein vs. Casein: Which Is Better?
Read More: Whey Protein vs. Casein: Which Is Better?Q: What is the difference between whey protein and casein? Does it matter which one I use as a protein source? A: Both whey and casein are complete protein sources containing all the essential amino acids. Either one can be used to satisfy your daily protein requirements. And although they are milk-based proteins, most of…
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IMMORTALยฎ
Read More: IMMORTALยฎImmortal is not just another multivitamin. Designed to improve overall health, wellness and performance, Immortal is the most complete multivitamin EVER CREATED. Is your morning supplement routine more complicated and time consuming than it needs to be? For many people, it takes time and effort to perfect the daily ritual that is a key part…
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What Is Unconditional Love, And Is It Healthy To Cultivate In Your Relationships?
Read More: What Is Unconditional Love, And Is It Healthy To Cultivate In Your Relationships?Society often imposes the idea that unconditional love is the epitome of familial, romantic, and platonic bonds. Above all else, we should strive to love others with โno strings attachedโ as, arguably, itโs the pinnacle of love. But, is loving someone unconditionally, just because youโre expected to, actually healthy? Being A Parent Take a parentโs…
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9 Breakfast Ideas Thatโll Give You A Better Boost Than Coffee
Read More: 9 Breakfast Ideas Thatโll Give You A Better Boost Than CoffeeWe all need a healthy breakfast to give us the energy to start the day. But not all breakfasts are created equally, and coming up with breakfast ideas can seem impossible when youโre already starving and a million things on your to-do list are threatening your day. The trick is to max out your veggie…
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How Endometrial Cancer Is Diagnosed
Read More: How Endometrial Cancer Is DiagnosedMedically reviewed by Shawana Moore, DNP, CRNP, WHNP-BC ย + Video Transcript How Endometrial Cancer Is Diagnosed Picture of uterus highlighting the lining Most common cancer of female reproductive organs 4th most diagnosed cancer for U.S. women Endometrial cancer, a type of uterine cancer, starts in the endometrium, which is the lining of the uterus.ย …
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Ways to Cope with Common Menopause Symptoms
Read More: Ways to Cope with Common Menopause SymptomsMedically reviewed by Mary Jane Minkin, M.D. + Video Transcript How to Cope with Common Menopause Symptoms More than 8 out of 10 women have symptoms Image of 8 out of 10 women Narrator: The menopause transition can cause many symptoms โ and more than 8 out of 10 women will experience them. Knowing what…
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Menopause Got You Down? Thereโs an App For That.
Read More: Menopause Got You Down? Thereโs an App For That.Brittany Barreto, Ph.D., is a podcaster, an entrepreneur and a molecular and human geneticist. (In other words, sheโs really smart.) Read her column here each month to learn about whatโs happening in the world of technology and innovation in womenโs health. As if spontaneous hot flashes and unexpected weight gain arenโt enough for women who…
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Adolescent, caregiving, Childcare, Healthy home, Medication safety, Otc medication safety, Otc medicine safety, Parenting, Parenting teens, Prescrption drugs
Wondering How to Safely Dispose of Old Prescription Medicines?
Read More: Wondering How to Safely Dispose of Old Prescription Medicines?April 22 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Not sure what to do with all the medicine cluttering up your medicine cabinet? Old painkillers. Expired antibiotics. Piles of prescriptions or over-the-counter medicines you never finished for one reason or another. You know you have to keep them out of the hands of other people,…
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Womenโs Eye Health 101
Read More: Womenโs Eye Health 101April is Womenโs Eye Health and Safety Month. The facts are hard to read: Women are at greater risk for eye diseases and visual impairments and experience blindness or permanent vision loss more than men. Why? Research suggests that there may be hormonal differences that make women more likely to get eye diseases. Plus, women…
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8 Benefits Of Gherkin Juice That Will Make You Want To Drink Some ASAP
Read More: 8 Benefits Of Gherkin Juice That Will Make You Want To Drink Some ASAPEveryone loves a good gherkin (my deepest condolences to the wayward taste buds out there that canโt appreciate them). However, since gherkins are the stars of the jar, too often the juice โ you know the stuff responsible for turning your everyday cucumber into crunchy, sour goodness โ gets tossed out and forgotten. But not…
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These Pistachio Energy Balls Are The Perfect Snack
Read More: These Pistachio Energy Balls Are The Perfect SnackAre you tired of the same old snacks that leave you feeling sluggish and unsatisfied? Look no further than these delicious and nutritious Pistachio Energy Balls! Packed with protein, fibre, and healthy fats, these energy balls are the perfect snack to keep you fueled and satisfied throughout the day. Not only are they amazeballs, but…
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Fuel Your Passion For Motorsport With Fabienne Lanz And The T4 Series
Read More: Fuel Your Passion For Motorsport With Fabienne Lanz And The T4 SeriesFabienne Lanz, a prominent figure in the motorsport industry and Women in Motorsport global ambassador, has partnered with T4 Series, a leading motorsport platform, to launch a new initiative aimed at promoting gender diversity and inclusivity in the sport. As part of this initiative, Lanz and T4 Series are thrilled to announce the upcoming 3-day…
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Maureen Blanquisco
Read More: Maureen BlanquiscoInterview by Ron Harris As the greatest Bikini competitor in the world, I think itโs time people learned more about you. Iknow you were born in the Philippines. Were you athletic as a kid growing up? I was very athletic. I attended a private elementary school named Dominican College, and I swam competitively there. A…
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Super Slow Training: Is It Effective?
Read More: Super Slow Training: Is It Effective?Q: Is super slow training effective? I saw an interview online with a trainer who claimed it was the best way to lift weights. A: Iโve been asked the same question a lot recently. Super slow seems to be an โexercise du jourโ that has attracted a fair number of disciples. Unfortunately, as with most…
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How To Strengthen Brittle Nails, According To Dermatologists
Read More: How To Strengthen Brittle Nails, According To DermatologistsWhen you have weak nails, it may seem like a constant (and impossible) battle to keep them from breaking. While getting your nails done frequently or doing them yourself at home may seem like the solution to maintaining the look and health of your nails, it may be doing more harm than good, especially when…
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โI Tried The Latest Massage That Promises To Help With Insomnia, Pain And Fatigue.โ
Read More: โI Tried The Latest Massage That Promises To Help With Insomnia, Pain And Fatigue.โA magnesium massage may sound like something better suited to pro-athletes or off-the-grid wellness gurus, but thereโs a growing body of research thatโs showing us mere mortals should jump aboard the magnesium train.ย To find out if you can actually massage your way to better ZZZโs, we kneaded our way through the research before getting…
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The Covid-19 Public Health Emergency Is Ending Soon
Read More: The Covid-19 Public Health Emergency Is Ending SoonAt the first hint of a sore throat or sniffle, my instinct is to reach for a rapid Covid-19 test, especially if Iโm going to be around other people. It helps that I have a large stash of free Covid tests thanks to a federal public health emergency (PHE) requirement that health insurers pay for…
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This Quick 10-Minute Butt Workout From A Trainer Will Grow Your Glutes Fast
Read More: This Quick 10-Minute Butt Workout From A Trainer Will Grow Your Glutes FastWords by Andi Breitowich What if I told you youโre only 10 minutes away from a stronger booty? Iโm only slightly exaggerating. Thereโs no quick fix for the perfect peach, but the good news is you donโt need a fully stocked weight room or oodles of time in it to grow your glutes. All you…
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18 Motherโs Day Gifts To Send Your Mom So She Feels *Extra* Pampered
Read More: 18 Motherโs Day Gifts To Send Your Mom So She Feels *Extra* PamperedMotherโs Day gifts mean giving back little tokens of the plethora of things sheโs given you. Along with taking her for brunch, spending the day and catching up over coffee, gift her something special, too. These gifts will encourage your mother to put herself first โ even for a moment. These pampering essentials will have…
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The Best Sex Toys For Those With Endometriosis
Read More: The Best Sex Toys For Those With EndometriosisDo you have endometriosis? If you do, youโre not alone. According toย WHO,ย 1 in 10 women at the reproductive age are affected by the condition globally. Those with endo know how much it can interfere with quality of life, including being intimate with your partner. Because the disorder most commonly involves a womanโs ovaries, fallopian tubes…
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The 9 Best Vitamins For Strengthening Your Immune System And Warding Off Sickness
Read More: The 9 Best Vitamins For Strengthening Your Immune System And Warding Off SicknessYour immune system truly has no days off. Whether youโreย fighting off a coldย or recovering from an infection, itโs always kickinโ in high gear. But believe it or not, nutrition has a major impact on your immunity and there are some easy (and delicious) ways to keep your immune system in top shape. Enter: vitamins for…
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Common Diseases and Their Vaccines
Read More: Common Diseases and Their VaccinesMedically reviewed by Christina Cwynar, DNP, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC ย + Video text Video/Image Voiceover/Audio Drawing of woman lying in a hospital bed erased and replaced with drawing of a syringe Many formerly common diseases are now under control, thanks to vaccines. Letโs look at some of these diseases โ and the vaccines that prevent them.…
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Tighten and Tone Your Midsection
Read More: Tighten and Tone Your MidsectionBicycling for some may involve maneuvering your way up a winding mountain trail, while perched on a narrow seat hovering between two thin wheels. This type of exercise might be exhilarating and a great way to improve your cardiovascular conditioning, and to burn calories, but not everyone lives close to a nice bike trail, or…
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6 Ways To Get Rid Of A Stuffy Nose Fast And Breathe Again, According To Doctors
Read More: 6 Ways To Get Rid Of A Stuffy Nose Fast And Breathe Again, According To DoctorsYou know when you blow your nose and nothing comes out? Or when you try to inhale and it feels like a dead end? Youโre likely stuck with a stuffy nose, and there are few things more annoying. Itโs understandable youโd rush to search for how to get rid of a stuffy nose as soon…
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This Prawn Curry Hits The Spot When Youโre Craving Take-Aways
Read More: This Prawn Curry Hits The Spot When Youโre Craving Take-AwaysLike Heritage Day, Dinner at Matlohaโs is all about bringing family and friends together for some good times around the table. Here, Liziwe Motlohaโs prawn curry, from her book Dinner at Motlohaโs, showcases ingredients that reflect her culinary heritage and appeal to the entire family. This prawn curry is rich in kitchen staple ingredients while…
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The Books WH Editors Are Loving Right Now, Plus Must-Have Reading Tools
Read More: The Books WH Editors Are Loving Right Now, Plus Must-Have Reading ToolsWe could wax lyrical about the plethora of books at your disposal and how theyโre amazing for the wellbeing of your body and mind. Or we could refer you to #booktok, where any and all book goes, with a suitable aesthetic to match (bookstore, anyone?). But we know you know all that. What you donโt…
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โI Tried This Amazing Dual Stimulation Vibrator & It Doubled The Strength Of My Orgasm.โ
Read More: โI Tried This Amazing Dual Stimulation Vibrator & It Doubled The Strength Of My Orgasm.โIn my experience, Scandi sex toy makersย Leloย never miss. And Iโve been lucky enough to try out some of Leloโs vibrators, like the SONA 2ย โ tough gig, I know. The latest invention Iโve given a whirl? Theย Lelo ENIGMA.ย So, how is this different to the toys Iโve previously tested? What really sets this sex toy apart…
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Rape Is a Lifelong Condition โ But It No Longer Defines Me
Read More: Rape Is a Lifelong Condition โ But It No Longer Defines MeApril is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. I was a 22-year-old record label manager with siren-red dyed hair the night I was attacked at knifepoint in front of my New York City apartment door. The stranger bound, blindfolded and brutally raped me for hours. I did not float above my body and watch the events from…
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โIโm Fit But Had A Rocky Pregnancy โ Hereโs How I Stayed In Shapeโ
Read More: โIโm Fit But Had A Rocky Pregnancy โ Hereโs How I Stayed In ShapeโBeing pregnant is a journey with its ups and downs. Thatโs how it was for fitness influencer Ophela Mhlauli, who kept up her workouts throughout the journey. Hereโs how she adjusted her fitness while pregnant. Ophela Mhlauliโs first trimester When Ophela, 25, found out she was pregnant, her first trimester didnโt go as easily as…
