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The Most Decadent Chocolate Cookies You Can Make – And They’re Sugar-Free
Read More: The Most Decadent Chocolate Cookies You Can Make – And They’re Sugar-FreeVegan, gluten-free and sugar-free! These chewy (almost brownie-like) dark chocolate cookies will actually boost your energy without that post sugar-high crash. They’re really easy to make and can be made with pantry ingredients only! So no worries about fresh eggs or butter. The perfect thing to whip up at a moment’s notice… Let’s Bake These…
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A Running Shoe Designed For All Runners To Lose Track Of Time
Read More: A Running Shoe Designed For All Runners To Lose Track Of TimeIn a world where every kilometre is logged and every heartbeat is a metric, running can easily start to feel like a performance review. The New Balance Ellipse is here to change that narrative. As the brand’s most significant running proposition in a decade, the Ellipse prioritises the experience over the data. Designed to help…
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VO2 Max For Women: How To Increase Your Cardio Fitness, From A Running Coach
Read More: VO2 Max For Women: How To Increase Your Cardio Fitness, From A Running CoachRealising you need to increase your VO2 max, whether from a Vitality cardio fitness assessment or otherwise, is a daunting task. All those numbers. The red on the gradient, and your score – decidedly far from the green end. What’s a busy woman to do? Here, Joanna Keppler, running coach, shares her insights. Meet the…
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Managing Side Effects of Head and Neck Cancer Treatments
Read More: Managing Side Effects of Head and Neck Cancer TreatmentsHead and neck cancer, which is cancer in the head or neck region, accounts for about 4% of all cancers in the United States. When it’s caught early, it’s treatable. But these treatments — including surgery, radiation and chemotherapy — may come with side effects. Here are some of the most common side effects of…
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My Mother and Grandmother Both Have Endometriosis, and Doctors Still Dismissed Me
Read More: My Mother and Grandmother Both Have Endometriosis, and Doctors Still Dismissed MeAs told to Marnie Goodfriend March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. As a teenager, I knew that my periods weren’t normal. I was in a lot of pain, and I bled through heavy tampons and super maxi pads even though I changed them frequently. I asked other girls on my cheer team, “Is your time of…
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What To Say To ChatGPT So It Produces A Safe, Quality Personalised Workout Program, According To Trainers
Read More: What To Say To ChatGPT So It Produces A Safe, Quality Personalised Workout Program, According To TrainersFrom building personalised workout plans to answering form questions, AI tools like ChatGPT are quickly becoming fixtures in the gym – and it’s clear as to why. “ChatGPT can harness the power of the internet to consolidate massive amounts of information in a matter of seconds, so when used correctly, this can save a person hours of…
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“These Are By Far The Most Flexible Running Shoes I’ve Ever Worn”
Read More: “These Are By Far The Most Flexible Running Shoes I’ve Ever Worn”Every year, the running scene receives a high-tech upgrade. We aren’t complaining; if it means moving more, smashing personal bests and actually enjoying the kilometres, sign us up. Brooks Running has just raised the stakes with the Glycerin Flex, a silhouette engineered with flexible support that refuses to fight against your foot. It’s the next…
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I Was Preparing for IVF When I Was Diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer
Read More: I Was Preparing for IVF When I Was Diagnosed with Endometrial CancerAs told to Jacquelyne Froeber I was at work when my cell phone rang. “You have endometrial cancer,” said the doctor on the other end. I felt all the blood drain from my body. I opened my mouth to say, “You must have the wrong number,” but no words came out. I was in shock.…
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Follow the Mediterranean Diet and Lower Your Risk of … Everything
Read More: Follow the Mediterranean Diet and Lower Your Risk of … EverythingWe’ve all heard that a Mediterranean diet rich in legumes, veggies, olive oil, fish and lean meats is good for us. The evidence is clear: It lowers the risk of dementia, depression, breast cancer and diabetes. That’s why, last year, after visiting southern Spain, I decided to incorporate most of these healthy foods into my…
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The Sex Talk Midlife Couples Need To Have Right Now
Read More: The Sex Talk Midlife Couples Need To Have Right NowOnce upon a time, sex was (relatively) simple. You waited for the right moment, made your move and as they say, one thing led to another… But once you reach midlife, more often than not, one thing leads to… nothing. By your 40s, your life is full with work duties, family responsibilities and other everyday expectations…
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Why Your DEXA Scan Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story about Bone Loss and What to Do Instead with Zora Benhamou
Read More: Why Your DEXA Scan Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story about Bone Loss and What to Do Instead with Zora BenhamouAre you brushing off joint stiffness, hip pain, or that suspicious DEXA scan result your doctor told you to manage with a walk and some calcium? If you are, you are not alone and this conversation is going to change how you think about your bones. I recently sat down with Zora Benhamou, a gerontologist…
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This Sheet-Pan Salmon Packs 36g Of Protein – And It’s Ready In 30 Minutes
Read More: This Sheet-Pan Salmon Packs 36g Of Protein – And It’s Ready In 30 MinutesThis vibrant salmon one-pan bake comes together so quickly, you could be halfway through a new Bridgerton season 4 episode or a 30-minute home workout and still serve a delicious plate of food. With 36g of protein per serving, this functional meal supports muscle recovery and keeps you satiated. By roasting grape tomatoes with earthy…
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Why the HPV Vaccine Matters
Read More: Why the HPV Vaccine Matters+ Video transcript Video/Image Voiceover/Audio [HealthyWomen logo] Why the HPV Vaccine Matters SUPER: HPV = human papillomavirus HPV affects almost everyone Image: Large group of people with almost everyone the same color Narrator: You’ve probably heard of HPV, but did you know that almost all of us will get it at some point? HPV stands…
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Why the HPV Vaccine Matters
Read More: Why the HPV Vaccine Matters+ Video transcript Video/Image Voiceover/Audio [HealthyWomen logo] Why the HPV Vaccine Matters SUPER: HPV = human papillomavirus HPV affects almost everyone Image: Large group of people with almost everyone the same color Narrator: You’ve probably heard of HPV, but did you know that almost all of us will get it at some point? HPV stands…
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Treating Primary Hyperoxaluria
Read More: Treating Primary Hyperoxaluria+ Flipbook text Slide 1: Hed: Treating Primary Hyperoxaluria Dek: This rare disorder causes kidney stones and possibly kidney damage. Find out more about your treatment options. Slide 2: Primary hyperoxaluria is a rare genetic disorder where your body creates too much of a substance called oxalate. When too much oxalate builds up in the…
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*Exactly* What To Eat Post-Run To Recover Faster
Read More: *Exactly* What To Eat Post-Run To Recover FasterAs runners, so many of us spend a ton of thought and energy determining exactly what we’ll eat before a run, doing a proper warm-up, etc. But then after the kilometres are in the bank? We’re off to the next thing, quickly showering and moving on with our day, perhaps grabbing a protein bar for the road. So…what…
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Why Time Speeds Up in Midlife and How to Slow It Down with Jessie Schwartzburg
Read More: Why Time Speeds Up in Midlife and How to Slow It Down with Jessie SchwartzburgHave you noticed that time seems to be speeding up? You blink and another month is gone, another season has passed, and you are left wondering where it all went. If that feeling is all too familiar, you are not alone. And here is what I want you to know: there is a reason this…
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Why Time Speeds Up in Midlife and How to Slow It Down with Jessie Schwartzberg
Read More: Why Time Speeds Up in Midlife and How to Slow It Down with Jessie SchwartzbergHave you noticed that time seems to be speeding up? You blink and another month is gone, another season has passed, and you are left wondering where it all went. If that feeling is all too familiar, you are not alone. And here is what I want you to know: there is a reason this…
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The Best Strength Exercises For Female Runners To Prevent Injury, According To Studies
Read More: The Best Strength Exercises For Female Runners To Prevent Injury, According To StudiesIf you want to take your running to the next level, spending time in the gym will do a whole lot of good – maybe even more than increasing road time alone. Lifting weights, power training, and resistance training have plenty of benefits that translate into PBs, fewer injuries and an overall happier time pounding…
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A Fragrance That Speaks The Language Of Love
Read More: A Fragrance That Speaks The Language Of LoveLove, bottled. That’s the energy behind ‘I Want Choo With Love’ Eau de Parfum, the newest addition to the iconic fragrance wardrobe from Jimmy Choo. And if your scent rotation is craving something playful yet polished, this might be the one. The Scent Story ‘I Want Choo With Love’ is the fourth fragrance to join…
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Breaking Down Graves’ Disease Treatment Options
Read More: Breaking Down Graves’ Disease Treatment OptionsYou might not spend that much time thinking about your thyroid, but it’s doing an awful lot for you. The small butterfly-shaped gland in your neck helps regulate things like your body temperature, heart rate and metabolism. When you have Graves’ disease, an autoimmune condition that affects five times as many women as men, the…
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Understanding Lynch Syndrome: What Women Need to Know
Read More: Understanding Lynch Syndrome: What Women Need to Know+ Video text [Super]: What is Lynch syndrome? [Graphic]: A DNA double helix showing various mutation spots, calling out the specific variants in the MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, or EPCAM genes can cause Lynch syndrome. Lynch syndrome is a genetic condition that makes some people more likely to develop certain cancers. It’s caused by changes,…
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The Truth About Compounded GLP-1 Drugs
Read More: The Truth About Compounded GLP-1 DrugsGLP-1 medications are everywhere these days — especially online. A quick scroll through social media can bring up a wide range of companies and influencers touting the benefits of GLP-1 drugs, and women tend to be the target audience. A recent study in the Journal of Medical Internet Research found most of the posts about…
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Now Is Your Run: HUAWEI Unveils Next-Generation WATCH GT Runner 2
Read More: Now Is Your Run: HUAWEI Unveils Next-Generation WATCH GT Runner 2HUAWEI stepped confidently back into the professional running arena on February 26, unveiling the all-new HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2 at its Now is Your Run global launch event in Madrid, Spain. Marking the brand’s return to elite running watches after five years, the launch signals a renewed focus on performance-driven innovation. The event also…
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Is Your Brain Keeping You Broke? A Psychologist Explains
Read More: Is Your Brain Keeping You Broke? A Psychologist ExplainsYou tell yourself this month will be different; you’ll save, budget, think long-term. And then payday hits – and somehow, so does the urge to swipe. If living paycheque to paycheque feels like a cycle you can’t break, the problem might not just be maths. It might be your brain. From dopamine-driven spending highs to…
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Your New PB Awaits With The PUMA Deviate NITRO™ 4
Read More: Your New PB Awaits With The PUMA Deviate NITRO™ 4PUMA has unveiled the latest evolution of its hero running franchise with the launch of the Deviate NITRO™ 4. The new model builds on PUMA’s position as pioneers of speed and innovation, underpinned by the brand’s best-in-class NITROFOAM™ technology. “We’re excited to bring our latest instalment of speed to the market with and Deviate NITRO™…
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Myasthenia Gravis Won’t Stop Me From Living My Best Life
Read More: Myasthenia Gravis Won’t Stop Me From Living My Best LifeFebruary 28 is Rare Disease Day. As told to Jacquelyne Froeber When I was 6 years old, I was running around outside with my friends when I felt my body go limp. I collapsed like a rag doll next to a bright-red fire hydrant — a matching stop sign loomed overhead. As my friends ran…
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Eat This To Beat Period Bloat
Read More: Eat This To Beat Period BloatYou’re all too familiar with what happens when your period hits: you get stomach cramps, your cravings go into overdrive and eating healthfully seems like a major test of willpower. The good news is that making minor adjustments to your eating habits means you can support your body’s changing needs without feeling like you’ve lost control of your routine.…
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The Super Shoe Every Runner Needs For Their Next Start Line
Read More: The Super Shoe Every Runner Needs For Their Next Start LineIf a sub-4-hour marathon is currently sitting at the top of your 2026 vision board, listen up. We all know that PB-potential comes from those early morning long runs and disciplined foam rolling, but the right gear? That’s the secret sauce. Enter: the HOKA CIELO X1 3.0. It’s the brand’s lightest “super shoe” to date…
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Why Your Body Responds to What You Believe – The Science of Aging Better with Allison Maslan
Read More: Why Your Body Responds to What You Believe – The Science of Aging Better with Allison MaslanHave you ever taken something for a health issue and then, weeks later, realized it was just… gone? You weren’t even sure when it cleared up. That’s exactly what happened to me with homeopathy and the more I’ve learned about it, the more I understand why it works that way. I’ve talked a lot on…
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Which Is Better: Yoga or Pilates?
Read More: Which Is Better: Yoga or Pilates?For many runners, the workout of choice isn’t an exercise class. In truth, all they ever really want to do is throw on a pair of sneakers, grab a beloved Garmin and head out the door for a long run. There’s one major problem with this: it’s not a good idea for anyone’s only form…
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Itchy Bum? How To Know If It’s Haemorrhoids
Read More: Itchy Bum? How To Know If It’s HaemorrhoidsTalk about a pain in the butt: a huge percentage of South Africans encounter piles symptoms (also sometimes called jedijedi and officially known as haemorrhoids). But how to treat piles? And can you use a natural remedy? Here, everything you need to know about the pesky little suckers. What Causes Piles? Haemorrhoids (known in South…
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Is Your Mental Health Putting Your Heart Health at Risk?
Read More: Is Your Mental Health Putting Your Heart Health at Risk?February is American Heart Month. A few weeks ago, as I was wrapping up my physical, my doctor asked, “When was the last time you had an echocardiogram?” I’d had a super stressful year and didn’t want to think about dealing with one more thing. But my family has a history of heart disease, and…
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How To Have A Healthier Relationship With Fitness Apps, Without Quitting Exercise
Read More: How To Have A Healthier Relationship With Fitness Apps, Without Quitting Exercise“Comparison is the thief of joy.” We’ve all heard it. We’ve muted accounts, unfollowed people and told ourselves that we’re above it. And yet, somehow, it still manages to sneak in. You open your app and see that old 5:30 per kilometre pace from what you now call your glory days. You scroll past someone…
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Basic Core Exercises Aren’t Enough – Add These Rotational Moves To Your Workout Now
Read More: Basic Core Exercises Aren’t Enough – Add These Rotational Moves To Your Workout NowOur movement is not one-dimensional, so your workouts shouldn’t be either. Every day, your body bends, reaches, flexes and extends – but it also twists, turns and rotates. You do this when checking your blind spot while driving, opening a door, putting heavy groceries in the fridge or cabinet, or picking up a child. Rotation…
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High Blood Pressure 101
Read More: High Blood Pressure 101February is American Heart Month. Almost 1 in 2 adults in the United States have high blood pressure, but only half of those people — about 1 in 4 — have the condition under control. This means they’re at higher risk of serious health problems like stroke and heart disease — the number one killer…
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These 12 Health Wearables For Women Really Do. It. All.
Read More: These 12 Health Wearables For Women Really Do. It. All.Fitness trackers for women in South Africa have reached new heights. Gone are the days of needing the best smartwatch if you wanted to track your fitness and sleep. Now, health wearables available in South Africa are women-focused and take the form of screen-free rings, discreet chest bands and more. Signs A Fitness Tracker Is…
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Are Protein Bars Actually Good for You?
Read More: Are Protein Bars Actually Good for You?Protein bars have become the go-to snack for busy women trying to eat healthier. They’re tucked into gym bags, desk drawers and carry-on luggage, promising a convenient way to build muscle, manage weight and power through the afternoon slump. With packaging that highlights words like “clean,” “natural” and “high protein,” it’s easy to assume you’re…
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This Slender & Powerful Sex Toy Will Bend Over Backwards To Get You Off – Literally
Read More: This Slender & Powerful Sex Toy Will Bend Over Backwards To Get You Off – LiterallyEvery now and again a new sex toy comes along that changes the way you think about pleasure. The Svakom Cici 2 is the evolution of that exact thought. If I ask you to take a moment to picture a vibrator, I’m almost certain that you’re imagining something that could easily be described as robust.…
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Exactly How To Use These 12 Delicious Sugar Substitutes In Your Cooking
Read More: Exactly How To Use These 12 Delicious Sugar Substitutes In Your CookingWe all know that too much sugar can lead to an afternoon energy crash, but the benefits of cutting back go much deeper than avoiding a cavity. High sugar intake is linked to chronic inflammation and heart health concerns – and current research in South Africa suggests that some artificial sweeteners might even disrupt our…
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¿Qué efectos tiene el lupus en la salud sexual y reproductiva?
Read More: ¿Qué efectos tiene el lupus en la salud sexual y reproductiva?English Hay varios tipos de lupus, pero las personas frecuentemente usan la palabra “lupus” para referirse al lupus eritematoso sistémico (LES), el tipo más común de ese trastorno. Todos los tipos de lupus son trastornos autoinmunitarios que hacen que el sistema inmunitario de tu cuerpo ataque órganos y tejidos. A pesar de que el lupus…
