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Caregiving During Covid
Read More: Caregiving During CovidAs told to Shannon Shelton Miller March 3, 2023, is Caregiver Appreciation Day. My mother is 71 and living with dementia. My older sister and I have been her primary caregivers for four years, and Iโm also married with two young children, 7 and 5 years old. Yes, Iโm a member of the sandwich generation…
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10 Questions To Definitely Ask Before Dating Someone With Kids
Read More: 10 Questions To Definitely Ask Before Dating Someone With KidsNothing catapults you into the thick of adulting quite like dating someone with kids. For starters, you have to make peace with not having access to bae around the clock, dates cancelled at the eleventh hour because the little one suddenly got sick โ and an ex who may sometimes call in the middle of…
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Start Your Wellness Journey and Improve Your Lifestyle
Read More: Start Your Wellness Journey and Improve Your LifestyleFeeling overwhelmed with the idea of starting your wellness journey? When it comes to improving your lifestyle, itโs important to start off on the right foot and celebrate every small win. With the fast pace of modern life and the demands that come with it, taking charge of your health and wellness can be daunting,…
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3 Things To Look For When Buying A Hiking Backpack (Plus, 8 Amazing Ones To Buy Right Now)
Read More: 3 Things To Look For When Buying A Hiking Backpack (Plus, 8 Amazing Ones To Buy Right Now)Heading out for a hike is the perfect way to spend time with your friends, family or yourself. But before you search for your nearest mountain, there are things you need to know about hiking backpacks. Weโve got the lowdown on what to look for in hiking backpacks, the best ones and the essentials you…
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9 Mineral Sunscreens That Wonโt Damage Your Skin โ Or The Environment
Read More: 9 Mineral Sunscreens That Wonโt Damage Your Skin โ Or The EnvironmentYouโve heard it before and youโll hear it again: sunscreens are an essential part of your skincare routine. South Africa has one of the highest monitored ultraviolet (UV) levels in the world which results in over 20 000 cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the country each year, mostly attributed to ultraviolet exposure. Furthermore,…
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After I Tore My ACL, My Sleep Went Downhill
Read More: After I Tore My ACL, My Sleep Went DownhillAs told to Erica Rimlinger March is Sleep Awareness Month. Have you ever counted sheep to fall asleep? My approach was a little different on nights before big races. Iโd shut my eyes and instead of counting sheep, Iโd start counting gates in a race course. Iโd visualize the downhill course from the starting gate…
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Skincare Experts Explain How To Safely Use Actives On Black Skin
Read More: Skincare Experts Explain How To Safely Use Actives On Black SkinWith easier access to salon-gradeย skincareย and a multitude of experts and advisors at our fingertips, curating a personalised skincare routine has never been so easy. That said, with so much information aboutย AHAs, BHAs and everything in between finding exactly what works best for your skinโs health can sometimes feel overwhelming โ especially if you have melanin-rich…
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This Tinned Tuna Nicoise Salad Is The Ultimate Quick Dinner Or Work Lunch
Read More: This Tinned Tuna Nicoise Salad Is The Ultimate Quick Dinner Or Work LunchWhether itโs a Monday, following a weekend of errands, or itโs just been a long week, sometimes the urge to get creative in the kitchen goes MIA. Thatโs why this tinned tuna recipe is great โ minimal prep, maximum nutrition and flavour. Talk about #BowlGoalsโฆ โThis is definitely a workday lunch solution waiting to happen.…
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Oral Health Isnโt Just About Your Smile โ It Can Affect Your Overall Health
Read More: Oral Health Isnโt Just About Your Smile โ It Can Affect Your Overall HealthWe all know that oral hygiene is important for keeping our teeth healthy and our smile beautiful. But, sometimes, life gets in the way and itโs easy to skip dental visits or forget about flossing โ in fact, one analysis found that only three in 10 Americans floss every day. Our dental health is about…
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Long Covid Ended My Time as a C-Suite Executive, but Iโm Not Giving Up on Life
Read More: Long Covid Ended My Time as a C-Suite Executive, but Iโm Not Giving Up on LifeAs told to Nicole Audrey Spector In December 2021, I was fully vaxxed and boosted against Covid and ready to fully enjoy the holidays for the first time since before the pandemic when I suddenly began feeling ill. Sore throat. Achiness. Headache. Incredible fatigue. This was when the omicron variant was sweeping the nation and…
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11 Things That Heaviness in Your Pelvic Area Might Mean
Read More: 11 Things That Heaviness in Your Pelvic Area Might MeanHave you ever felt a heavy feeling in your pelvic area and wondered if something was wrong? Even if it doesnโt hurt exactly, the heaviness can be uncomfortable and make you anxious if you donโt know whatโs going on. You probably donโt have to worry โ many causes of pelvic heaviness are common and easily…
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The SUPER FOOD That Everyone Must Have with Energy Bits Founder Catharine Arnston
Read More: The SUPER FOOD That Everyone Must Have with Energy Bits Founder Catharine Arnston๏ปฟ Catharine started ENERGYbits after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist that an alkaline diet would help her heal. Catharine immediately sprung into action to help her sister research alkaline foods and in the process she discovered algae. When Catharine learned that algae was the most alkaline, plant-based, nutrient-dense…
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Your March 2023 Sex Horoscope Is Here, And Itโs Time To Shoot Your Shot
Read More: Your March 2023 Sex Horoscope Is Here, And Itโs Time To Shoot Your ShotBY JACQUELINE TEMPERA Brace yourselves, friends, because March is a BIG ONE for the starsโand your love life. โThere are huge planetary shifts coming in March. The energy canโt be overstated,โ says Donna Page, a professional astrologer with a graduate degree in counselling psychology based in Atlanta. Saturn, a major planet in astrology that deals…
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This Arm Sculpting Workout Tones And Seriously Torches Kilojoules
Read More: This Arm Sculpting Workout Tones And Seriously Torches KilojoulesHooray for longer days and warm sunshine! But if the sayingย โsunโs out, guns outโ fills you with trepidation, donโt stress.ย Sculpting your biceps and triceps (the muscles at the front and back of your arms) with this arm sculpting workout will make your arms look more toned and reduce the appearance of arm flag. Whatโs more,…
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Contraception, Health care, Hormone health, Hormone therapy, Hormones, Menopause, Reproductive health
New Survey, New Insight
Read More: New Survey, New InsightAt HealthyWomen, we pride ourselves on providing expert health information you can trust. We also strive to listen and take note of the important issues and valuable information you share with us. In our recent survey of women ages 35-64, we found particularly interesting results regarding oral contraception, menopause and hormone therapy. Turns out, more…
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Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your HCP About Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)
Read More: Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your HCP About Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with thyroid eye disease (TED), itโs important to know that diagnosis and treatment require a thyroid eye disease specialist. TED specialists are ophthalmologists (a doctor who treats eye and vision issues) who have advanced training in thyroid eye disease. Having this information will also help you…
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You Need To Try This Easy Air-Fryer Milk Tart Recipe ASAP
Read More: You Need To Try This Easy Air-Fryer Milk Tart Recipe ASAPAir-fryers and South Africans go together like peanut butter and jam. And while youโre probably used to making crispy sweet potato fries or delicious chicken schnitzels, weโve bet youโve never tried making a milk tart. Well, thatโs all about to change with this milk tart recipe. 3 Air-Fryer Essentials Recommended By Us Living by myself,…
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Salt Deficiency: 9 Disturbing Signs Youโre Really Not Eating Enough Salt
Read More: Salt Deficiency: 9 Disturbing Signs Youโre Really Not Eating Enough SaltAh saltโฆ The crack cocaine of dinner parties. These health-conscious days, a raised eyebrow as you reach for the shaker is par for the โcourseโ, given that too much salt can be detrimental to otherwise healthy bodies. But what if we told you that too little salt can also be bad for you? Yup: Sodium…
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8 Natural Laxatives That Actually Work To Relieve Constipation
Read More: 8 Natural Laxatives That Actually Work To Relieve ConstipationWomen are talking more about their bodies than ever, but one common issue is still pretty taboo: constipation (and laxatives). Well, weโre here to change that! After all, 16 percent of women regularly suffer from difficult bowel movements, while even more of us deal with it every once in a while, according toย research. Fun fact:…
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These Are The Stretches You Should Be Doing Before Race Dayย
Read More: These Are The Stretches You Should Be Doing Before Race DayยFor those with a race coming up,ย here is a quick routine of running stretches that you should do the day before to get your body prepped for the race! This is especially important if: Youโve flown to the event and have been sitting in a cramped aeroplane seat. Youโve been tapering and your body is…
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Everything You Need To Know About Endometriosis
Read More: Everything You Need To Know About EndometriosisEndometriosis: what a bloody mess. Itโs a condition as common as asthma and diabetes, but not as often discussed. Itโs estimated that one in ten women suffer from endometriosis. The condition can be so debilitating that women often need to stay home, missing work or other important activities.ย What are the symptoms of endometriosis? While…
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What You Need to Know About Vampire Facials
Read More: What You Need to Know About Vampire FacialsAs a fan of all things spooky and strange, as well as skincare-oriented, I was immediately intrigued when I saw the now famous image of Kim Kardashian having a โVampire Facialโ back in 2013. Of course, being that it was Kim Kardashian โ a woman not exactly known for her modest expenditures โ I didnโt…
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Biggest Fat Loss Myths:
Read More: Biggest Fat Loss Myths:The only way to truly lean up your midsection is to lean up your entire body with a combination of weight training, proper diet and cardio. By Aaron Loynes MPT, CSCS and Brent Seegraves MPT, CSCS As physical therapists, our patients often ask us questions regarding exercise and fitness. By far the most common question…
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5 Great Reasons To Buy The March/April 2023 Issue Of Womenโs Health
Read More: 5 Great Reasons To Buy The March/April 2023 Issue Of Womenโs HealthLetโs help place your goals within easy reach with the latest issue of Womenโs Health โ packed to the brim with practical life hacks, health, wellness, fitness and beauty tips that your body will thank ya for. 1. Get Weight-Loss Secrets From Cover Star @TheLeanGirl Find out what our March/April 2023 cover star Angelique Daubermann,…
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Best Sports Bras of 2023
Read More: Best Sports Bras of 2023Whether yours are more akin to watermelon or naartjies, breasts need proper support during any kind of exercise. But the type of bra you need varies according to your breast size and exercise intensity. Weโve rounded some of our favourite offerings on the market right now. Asics Womenโs Accelerate Bra Running R499 on Takealot Constructed…
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Get Cover Star Angelique Daubermannโs Look
Read More: Get Cover Star Angelique Daubermannโs LookAre you ready to channel your inner cover star? Look no further than Angelique Daubermann, the latest muse gracing the pages of our March/April 2023 issue. With her sleek, stylish and sporty style, weโre ready to spill all the secrets on how to get Angeliqueโs enviable look. Cover Look: Sporty Beachwear H&M DryMove™ Seamless Sports…
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5 Simple Ways To Tell Exactly When Youโre Ovulating
Read More: 5 Simple Ways To Tell Exactly When Youโre OvulatingThere are two reasons youโll want to know when you are ovulating: if youโre trying to fall pregnant or if youโre trying not to fall pregnant. In previous years, youโd have to rely on an old-school calendar to track your menstrual cycle. But with technology comes major perks that allow you to tell when youโre…
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You Have To Make This Protein-Packed Shandong Chicken Recipe Tonight
Read More: You Have To Make This Protein-Packed Shandong Chicken Recipe TonightโEvery comfort food dish in every country ultimately comes down to carbsโ nโ sauce,โ says Lucy Tweed, author of cookbook Every Night Of The Week. And this Shandong Chicken recipe has this in spades. But beyond the carbs nโ sauce youโll also need protein. Luckily, it doesnโt matter what size chicken you choose so go…
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Under Armour Flexes On The Launch Of Its Most Versatile Trainer Yet!
Read More: Under Armour Flexes On The Launch Of Its Most Versatile Trainer Yet!Introducing the UA Flow Dynamic, Under Armourโs newest and most versatile training shoe yet. With the perfect combination of bounce, cushioning, support, and grip, this shoe is a game-changer for athletes looking to tackle any workout with ease and agility. When Apollo Brands PTY LTD (official distributor of Under Armour in South Africa) launches a…
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Why Donโt Women Get the Same Treatment for Heart Disease as Men?
Read More: Why Donโt Women Get the Same Treatment for Heart Disease as Men?Katherine Wilemon was 39 when she experienced crushing chest pain and pain radiating down her right arm. Her jaw was tight and she was scared. The paramedics who brought her to the emergency department (ED) said it was unlikely she was having a heart attack and told her to stay calm. โIf it was your…
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Get A Perfect Look Around The Clock With The vรญvomoveยฎ Trend Hybrid Smartwatch
Read More: Get A Perfect Look Around The Clock With The vรญvomoveยฎ Trend Hybrid SmartwatchThe Garmin vรญvomoveยฎ Trend hybrid smartwatch gives you a classic analog style and essential smart features such as notifications on your compatible smartphone and Garmin Pay™ contactless payments. Real watch hands move to reveal a hidden touchscreen display. Live better with a full suite of health and wellness tools. This includes Body Battery™ energy monitoring,…
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Ask the Expert: Advanced Breast Cancer: Provider’s Perspective
Read More: Ask the Expert: Advanced Breast Cancer: Provider’s Perspective+ Video transcript The Expert:ย Kristen Zarfos, M.D., FACS is the Medical Director of the Karl J. Krapek, Sr. Comprehensive Womenโs Health Center with Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group at Saint Francis Hospital. What is advanced breast cancer? It can be extensive disease in the breast itself or disease that’s gone beyond the…
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Sex Toys Helped Me Discover the Beauty and Pleasure of Self-Love
Read More: Sex Toys Helped Me Discover the Beauty and Pleasure of Self-LoveAs told to Nicole Audrey Spector Growing up, sex wasnโt something that was openly discussed in our home. I learned everything about it from movies and television shows. Then there was sex ed class, of course, which taught that unless a man and woman were married and looking to reproduce, sex was bad, bad, bad.…
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Soโฆ What Is The Keto Diet Exactly?
Read More: Soโฆ What Is The Keto Diet Exactly?The second my never-tried-a-diet-in-his-life friend said he was doing keto (as mine recently did), I knew the eating plan had surpassed trend status. Iโm going to go out on a limb and guess that, if said not-into-wellness-at-all friend has heard of (and is trying!) the keto diet, you most certainly have. Still, you may be…
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Self Empowerment is the Key to Aging Well with Cheryl Wood
Read More: Self Empowerment is the Key to Aging Well with Cheryl Wood๏ปฟ๏ปฟ Self Empowerment is the Key to Aging Well with Cheryl Wood Dr. Cheryl Wood is the CEO of Global Speakers University, a training and development company that equips women entrepreneurs and leaders with the tools to master the art of sharing their unique voice, story, message, and expert knowledge. Wood is an international 2x…
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Everything You Need To Know About Heat Rash (And How To Prevent It)
Read More: Everything You Need To Know About Heat Rash (And How To Prevent It)Got itchiness, prickling sensations or red bumps on your body? You might have this skin condition. But donโt fret. Weโve got the low-down on this particularly prickly problem and how you can prevent it this summer. What Exactly Is A Heat Rash? There are many types of skin rashes, which can be concerning, uncomfortable, or…
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8 Easy Core Yoga Poses Thatโll Fire Up Your Abs
Read More: 8 Easy Core Yoga Poses Thatโll Fire Up Your AbsAmy Dixon, an exercise physiologist and group fitness manager, has created this workout that builds muscle, improves flexibility, and melts away stress. Big bonus: these core yoga poses will fire up your abs. These moves roll yoga and strength into one neat package. Theyโre so effective because each exercise calls on your entire core and…
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10 Reasons Why You Should Take Up Cycling In 2023
Read More: 10 Reasons Why You Should Take Up Cycling In 2023The benefits ofย cyclingย finally got their dues during lockdown, when the number of people going for a rideย increased by 200% on weekends and 100% on weekdays.ย I got into cycling, and Iโve never been intoย cyclingย in my life. I didnโt even know what cleats were. I really got into it, and I really, really enjoyed it. Michelle…
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Fibre For Weight Loss: How Much Should You Eat? What Nutritionists Recommend
Read More: Fibre For Weight Loss: How Much Should You Eat? What Nutritionists RecommendIf the phrase โfibre in your dietโ calls to mind images of your mom popping Metamucil tablets, we donโt blame you โ fibre is basically the Golden Girlsย of the nutrient world. However, itโs also an essential for weight loss. Fibreย is about as close to a magic weight loss ingredient as you can get, saysย Keri Gans,…
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Everything You Really Need To Know About Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Read More: Everything You Really Need To Know About Irritable Bowel SyndromeFor some, IIrritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a chronic disorder that characterises daily living. For others, it is a periodically unwelcome visitor. IBS affects 15 to 20% of the general population and is a complex disorder without definitive answers. Defining IBS It is rarely one single symptom that qualifies IBS. IBS is a โsyndromeโ,…
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Nieca Goldberg, M.D., Talks with HealthyWomen About the Go Red for Women Campaign and Why Itโs Been a Game-changer In Heart-Health Awareness
Read More: Nieca Goldberg, M.D., Talks with HealthyWomen About the Go Red for Women Campaign and Why Itโs Been a Game-changer In Heart-Health AwarenessEarly in her medical career, Nieca Goldberg, M.D., medical director of the Atria Institute in New York City, associate professor of medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and member of HealthyWomenโs Womenโs Health Advisory Council, realized that the healthcare field didnโt believe women could have heart problems. She decided to change that because so…
