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Vaginal Discharge Provides Clues to Your Health and Fertility
Read More: Vaginal Discharge Provides Clues to Your Health and FertilityMedically reviewed by Melody Nolan, M.D. + Infographic text Itโs normal for women to have different types of vaginal discharge at various times. Your discharge provides clues about your health. What is vaginal discharge? Itโs a combination of fluid and cells made by the cervix that is shed through the vagina. Normal discharge lubricates and…
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Meet Your new BFF โ The Boyfriend Watch
Read More: Meet Your new BFF โ The Boyfriend WatchDigging into your significant otherโs wardrobe for a style update is nothing new. And neither is dressing as though you actuallyย haveย a significant other. (We feel you. The dating scene is brutal out there. But we digressโฆ) The boyfriend trend is said to have exploded when Marilyn Monroe first wore a pair of masculine-looking jeans in…
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Are you experiencing a โfriendship recession?โ
Read More: Are you experiencing a โfriendship recession?โItโs become a clichรฉ to say that humans are wired for connection, but, like many hyper-used phrases, thatโs because itโs true. The new phenom dubbed the โfriendship recessionโ, shows that as truisms go, this one is supremely important. The benefits of strong social ties arenโt limited to a dose of feel-good fizz when you spend…
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HearUSA to Sell Sony Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids in 2023
Read More: HearUSA to Sell Sony Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids in 2023PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. โ Dec. 15, 2022 โ Responding to the Food and Drug Administrationโs recent approval of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, today HearUSA announced that it will offer Sonyโs new over-the-counter hearing aids. The first two models โ the Sony CRE-C10 and Sony CRE-E10 โ will be available for clients to purchase early…
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Health Insurance 101: Understanding Health Insurance Terms
Read More: Health Insurance 101: Understanding Health Insurance TermsIf your eyes glaze over at the mention of anything related to health insurance, youโre not alone. In fact, most people in America canโt define key health insurance terms. But understanding health insurance is so important. People who donโt understand health insurance concepts wind up either spending more money than they need to on their…
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2022 Olympia Predictions: The Buff Bombshell Show
Read More: 2022 Olympia Predictions: The Buff Bombshell ShowWelcome to Buff Bombshellโs 2022 Olympia predictions for the womenโs classes only. Lauren breaks down her top three potential placings for each category. We wish all you ladies onstage from Womenโs Bodybuilding, Womenโs Physique, Fitness, Figure, Wellness and Bikini the most amazing weekend as you take to THE most competitive stage of the season. Good…
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Seriously Now, Is Alcohol Really THAT Bad For Your Sleep?
Read More: Seriously Now, Is Alcohol Really THAT Bad For Your Sleep?A nightcap may be nice, but is likely to lead to a fragmented nightโs rest. While it is true that booze acts as a sedative, it also disrupts dreams and shakes up the sleep cycle. It reduces time spent in the stage of sleep understood to be the most restorative, the rapid eye movement, or…
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How to Choose Health Insurance When You Have Fibroids
Read More: How to Choose Health Insurance When You Have FibroidsUterine fibroids are so common that more than three out of four women will develop them at some point during their lifetimes. Fibroids donโt always cause symptoms, but in one-quarter to one-half of cases, they do. Fibroids can cause heavy and long-lasting periods, pain in the pelvic floor and pain during sex, frequent urination, constipation,…
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How to Choose Health Insurance When You Have Endometriosis
Read More: How to Choose Health Insurance When You Have EndometriosisIf youโre one of the 6.5 million women in the United States living with endometriosis, you know how disruptive the chronic condition can be. Getting a diagnosis can take years โ ranging from four to 11 years, on average. Finding the right treatment can be frustrating. Diagnosing and treating endometriosis isnโt just a pain (literally…
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The Best Holiday Gift Guides
Read More: The Best Holiday Gift GuidesHealthyWomen’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
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I Got Stage 3 Lung Cancer for Christmas
Read More: I Got Stage 3 Lung Cancer for ChristmasAs told to Erica Rimlinger After two seasons of exhaustion with wheezing that was coming and going, I finally sat in my doctorโs office looking at an X-ray of my lungs. The doctor said it was pneumonia. I looked closely at the black-and-white screen. In the middle of my left lung sat a blob, a…
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Why Fast Food Delivers Far More than Convenience
Read More: Why Fast Food Delivers Far More than ConvenienceIn 2022 โphoning it inโ isnโt a bad thingโฆ in fact itโs the best thing for those with a fast-paced schedule and ever-increasing demands on their time. Leading on-demand delivery brand, Mr D, provides South Africans with the most convenient way to order from a vast range of restaurants, exotic cuisines from around the world,…
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Vaginal Infections 101 โ What You Need To Know About That Itch
Read More: Vaginal Infections 101 โ What You Need To Know About That ItchBeing a woman certainly has its benefits but some aspects of womanhood are far from glamorous, in fact they are down right unpleasant. Bothersome vaginal infections are high on the list, with about a third of women being affected at some point during their lifetime. Gynaecologist and Lactacyd spokesperson, Dr Lizelle Nortje sheds some light…
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Pro-Figher Jess Mouneimne Shows Why You Should Take Up MMA
Read More: Pro-Figher Jess Mouneimne Shows Why You Should Take Up MMAWhether itโs for fun or til one of you taps out, you should take up MMA. This is one sport thatโll teach you a lot about yourself. Just ask pro-fighter Jessica Mouneimne. โThereโs something thatโs quite interesting when you get hit in the face,โ says Jessica Mouneimne. โMy husband, whoโs my coach, says this all…
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Healthy for the Holidays: Real Women, Real Stories
Read More: Healthy for the Holidays: Real Women, Real StoriesAfter Being in a Toxic Marriage, I’m Finding Joy in Hanukkah Again
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How to Stay Healthy During Holiday Air Travel
Read More: How to Stay Healthy During Holiday Air TravelAir travel is one more thing that can add to holiday stress. But, come on, let’s try and start with a mindset not of dread and pessimism, but excitement. You get to soar through the air like Santa in his sleigh, minus the reindeer โ arriving in hours, not days. Plus, there are beverages, pretzels…
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The High Price of Low Financial Health Literacy
Read More: The High Price of Low Financial Health LiteracyDo your eyes glaze over when you get a notice from your health insurance company? Do you panic when you get a medical bill or an explanation of benefits (you know, the thing that says, โThis is not a billโ)? Would you be lost if you had to navigate the costs of a new or…
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How Male Partners and Others Can Support Women During Menopause
Read More: How Male Partners and Others Can Support Women During MenopauseSometimes itโs as simple as getting her a cup of tea or giving her a back rub โ or it can be more involved, like taking over household responsibilities with the kids or reading articles on menopause. Whatever it may be, Sandy is there to support his wife, Vanessa, 42, who has been going through…
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21 Best Self-Care Gifts For Her That Go Way Beyond Face Masks
Read More: 21 Best Self-Care Gifts For Her That Go Way Beyond Face MasksTrying to find the exact right gift can be a stressful endeavour. Our secret? Self-care! These gifts are genius because theyโre perfect for the wellness guru in your life, the self-pampering queen and even the friend so busy she swears she never has downtime. Itโs time to consider these self-care gifts for the everywoman in…
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โHereโs How I Got My Fitness Back After The Pandemicโ
Read More: โHereโs How I Got My Fitness Back After The PandemicโZama Chonco overcame fibroids and a burst appendix at the height of the pandemic while navigating lockdown, job insecurity and body issues. How she got back into her routine? Taking it day by day. Get your fitness back by following Zamaโs story. For attorney Zama Chonco, yoga and boxing were an integral part of her…
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4 Core Moves Thatโll Create A Stronger Body All Over
Read More: 4 Core Moves Thatโll Create A Stronger Body All OverThe body part you canโt stomach? Well, your stomach, according to our poll (31%ย of you cited your tum as needing the most attention). In the WhyFive SA Body Image Report, just 14% of respondents reported being happy with their tummies and 45% โ nearly two-thirds of whom were black women โ said they would consider…
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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Sex Toys 101
Read More: Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Sex Toys 101Emily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, author and podcast host. You can find her here each month to share her latest thoughts about sex. Play. Stop for a moment and consider what comes up for you as you think about that word. If youโre like most folks, you probably reminisce about childhood โ a…
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The Money Mentality to Change your Finances in Midlife with Kinรฉ Corder
Read More: The Money Mentality to Change your Finances in Midlife with Kinรฉ CorderThe Money Mentality to Change your Finances in Midlife with Kine Corder We all know about โmoney mindsetโ โ but thatโs our CONSCIOUS brain. YES we all know about balancing our checkbooks โ but often times, itโs our SUB-CONSCIOUS brain that holds us back. Our subs-conscious brain, or our Money Mentality, has stories rolling around…
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How To Do The Festive Season Sober, Plus The 14 Best Alcohol-Free Drinks
Read More: How To Do The Festive Season Sober, Plus The 14 Best Alcohol-Free DrinksSoberSeptember, OcSober, DryJanuary or even going #StraightEdge (no stimulants at all!) โ thereโs no end to the sober bandwagons you can jump on. Whether itโs for health and fitness reasons, a way to detox and reset or manage your tolerance levels, many people are opting to ditch the booze and embrace a teetotalling lifestyle. Hereโs…
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Hereโs How To Pick A Retinol For Your Skincare Routine
Read More: Hereโs How To Pick A Retinol For Your Skincare RoutineWhichever way you slice it, retinol has become to skincare what sunscreen is to summer: an absolute essential. Along with our active serums, night creams and masks, using a retinol is all the rage โ with dermatologists giving it their seal of approval. But how to pick a retinol, the right โkindโ and the right…
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Samsung Watch5 and Watch5 Pro supports your health to better track wellness goals
Read More: Samsung Watch5 and Watch5 Pro supports your health to better track wellness goalsThis is the time of the year to evaluate 2022 and to set your sites on how you plan to get the most out of 2023. Setting wellness goals is an essential part of anyoneโs life, it is a way to improve oneโs life holistically and create a worthwhile life balance.ย Samsung has seen a growing…
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Naughty or Nice? Sex Toys for the Holidays
Read More: Naughty or Nice? Sex Toys for the HolidaysForget spiked egg nog, sex toys can really give your holidays a kick. If youโre searching for a sexy something for your special someone, a sex toy could really โฆ hit the spot. A little unconventional, maybe, but who needs to stick with plain vanilla? Certainly not you โ if you donโt want to. According…
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Tighten Your Tummy With Curl-Up Crunches
Read More: Tighten Your Tummy With Curl-Up CrunchesThe holidays are upon us but that doesnโt mean your fitness plan has to take a back seat to the tempting foods and their consequences that can materialize around this time of year. Now is as good a time as any to โexorciseโ extra pounds with some focused abdominal work. Of course, if are serious…
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New Hope in the Fight Against Alzheimerโs
Read More: New Hope in the Fight Against AlzheimerโsAs Krystal Allan watched Alzheimerโs disease ripple through her family, her own outlook on life changed. โOn my dadโs side, several relatives including my grandmother had Alzheimerโs,โ said Allan, an award-winning anchor with News 3 Las Vegas. โI saw firsthand what it was like โ for the patient and the caregivers.โ That family history led…
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17 Super-Stylish Stocking Fillers & Gifts Under R150 โ That Arenโt Socks
Read More: 17 Super-Stylish Stocking Fillers & Gifts Under R150 โ That Arenโt SocksโTis the season of stocking fillers and gift giving. So here we are, giving you 17 of the trendiest style gifts under R150. Theyโre budget-friendly and mostly fit into that Christmas stocking, too! Get one for your bestie, your mom, yourself or all of the above because you know, cheapโฆ Lulu & Marula Turkish Delight…
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Hormone Therapy Saved My Life After Doctors Dismissed My Perimenopause Symptoms
Read More: Hormone Therapy Saved My Life After Doctors Dismissed My Perimenopause SymptomsAs told to Nicole Audrey Spector I was 36 years old when a light switched off inside me. Iโd always been a motivated self-starter โ someone who got up early in the morning to get a run in before starting the day I genuinely looked forward to. But suddenly I was no longer that person.…
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Is Fake Meat Safe to Eat?
Read More: Is Fake Meat Safe to Eat?Q: Are fake meat products safe to eat? A: When you say โfake meat,โ you may mean meat alternatives like the Beyond Burger. Maybe you saw the recent headlines that one of โBeyond Meatโs key factories was reportedly riddled with mold, bacteria and other health-related concerns, according to leaked evidence provided by a former employee.1ย The…
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Hereโs Whatโs Trending in Watches Right Now
Read More: Hereโs Whatโs Trending in Watches Right NowFive confident colours. Fresh white, like the iconic Lacoste polo shirt. Classic black. As well as navy, pink, red, and, of course, timeless Lacoste green. These are the bold colourways of the Lacoste.12.12 watch collection, offering a different colour to suit every mood, every occasion and every personality. Whether classical and pure, confident and powerful…
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Holiday Wellness Gift Guide for Winter and Beyond
Read More: Holiday Wellness Gift Guide for Winter and BeyondLooking for gift ideas for the health-conscious woman in your life? Check out this year’s HealthyWomen holiday gift guide full of ideas that inspire wellness, peace and joy all year long. 1. New experiences become cherished memories that spark joy. Adventures like hiking with goats, attending a psychic workshop or learning how to fly an…
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#YesYouScan Know Your Risk For Osteoporosis
Read More: #YesYouScan Know Your Risk For OsteoporosisThank you for visiting the HealthyWomen #YesYouScan Campaign! Did you know approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and around one out of every two women are likely to break a bone because of the disease in their lifetime? Osteoporosis causes your bones to become brittle. Unfortunately, however, you canโt feel your bones getting weaker, and…
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Fashion Doโs and Donโts in Midlife with Wendy from Goodbye Crop Top
Read More: Fashion Doโs and Donโts in Midlife with Wendy from Goodbye Crop Top๏ปฟ Fashion Doโs and Donโts in Midlife with Wendy from Goodbye Crop Top Wendy first created Goodbye Crop Top in response to a profound lack of women her age across the media landscape. 49 years old at the time, she noticed it was a rare thing to see women over 40 portrayed in a positive…
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โI Tried GFITs: The New Treatment Rivalling The Vampire Facialโ
Read More: โI Tried GFITs: The New Treatment Rivalling The Vampire FacialโGFITs โ sounds like a new gym but is actually a revolutionary new skin treatment so good that people are abandoning their surgical treatments in favour of this facial. I, the ever-ready guinea pig, decided to check it out and see what the hype is all about. I went to Dr Amy Knoetze, Director AQ…
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Hereโs EXACTLY How To Skip Your Period Every Month
Read More: Hereโs EXACTLY How To Skip Your Period Every MonthBy Laura Stampler Itโs all about which type of birth control you choose.ย Have you ever wished you could just skip your period? Whether you get cramps,ย mood swings,ย migraines, or just have a beach vacation on the horizon, there are many reasons why you might want to delayโif not completely eradicateโyour monthly menstruation. Soโฆ why donโt…
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5 Sex Positions You Should Finish With For An Orgasmic Grand Finale
Read More: 5 Sex Positions You Should Finish With For An Orgasmic Grand FinaleYouโve probably nailed down one or two positions that work best for you to reach your peak during sex. And while having an orgasm is usually better than not having one (duh), how you finish can also make a big difference. Climaxing in the same position every time you have sex is like having ice…
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Visceral Fat: Why Itโs Dangerous, How to Lose It
Read More: Visceral Fat: Why Itโs Dangerous, How to Lose ItPeptide therapy triggers a response in your body to naturally secrete certain hormones to help reduce inflammation, increase fat loss and energy levels. Body and Mind Optimization Byย Transcend As most people are aware, abdominal fat deposits are stubborn and are one of the last things shed by dieting and exercise. The reason for this is…
