the reset

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO START OVER

Recovery Balms

Everything you need to know about these ointments

Support Healthy Drainage

No need to eat certain foods, pop supplements or go through lymph detox protocols, says Wilfley. Stick with a few cornerstone habits that support your lymph circulation around the clock. (You're probably even doing a number of these already!)

Go With The Flow

It seems as if everyone is paddling, dry-brushing and massaging their lymphatic system for optimal wellness - and they're onto something. Growing research reveals that the smooth functioning of this network is key for immunity, vitamin absorption and more. Learn to show it some love.

“Cancer 1s the demon I love to fight!"

Kim Gillot, 37, shares how her Old Mutual Illness insurance payout helped her get ahead of the unforeseen costs of a severe illness and, instead, gave her peace of mind.

Your Down There Skin Guide

Latest trend? Beauty products catering to your vagina. But experts are skeptical. Here, what to know about caring for your nether regions. (Including: Do nothing!)

Form Fixers

A \"perfect\" running style doesn't exist, but there *are* expert-approved ways to tweak your stride at any speed so each step is efficient, powerful and injury-free. Time to lace up....

Better Measures

Data points like BMI give a rough (read: very rough) sketch of your health. But you and your doc need to delve into the many layers of your everyday life to come up with the complete picture. Go beyond the basics, here.

Core Rehab

Diastasis recti (a.k.a. ab separation ouch!) is a common issue for many women, postpartum and beyond. But there are* fixes. Allow the experts to help you reunite your abs - and make them stronger than ever!

How To Really Relax

Utilise each of your five senses for deeper and more satisfying levels of calm

Gua Sha

The ancient healing tradition stands the test of time - for very intriguing reasons.

ONE PUNCH WOMAN

Actress Thuso Mbedu's career personifies the phrase "stay low and keep firing". The new-ish fitness enthusiast and self-confessed nerd talks embracing new wellness habits, her love for martial arts and her post-Hollywood plans.

Score More (Soft) Skills

Emotional intelligence is a special kind of savvy that boosts mental well-being and relationships - but most people don't realise when it's lacking. Amp up yours.

Level Up Your Mindset

Can you actually heal yourself? Psych experts say yes, it can be done. Here's how.

PRO TRIATHLETE TRI HARD

Pro triathlete Mariella Sawyer relishes taking on the toughest races for a living. And while physical factors clearly play a role in the making of an elite athlete, other components are necessary in achieving success, she says. Yes, your mind!

Reignite Your Routine

Consider this the state of cardio in 2022: Women are breaking up with unfulfilling activity and tapping into methods that offer bigger payoffs. Watch the fitness evolution unfold - and learn how to find a more rewarding (and effective) routine.

The reset

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO START OVER

Brows That Wow

Beauty Truth: Well-kept arches will totally transform your face. And you can take matters into your own hands right now, at home. Consider this your diy guide to winning the grooming game

“Taking Time Out For Yourself Is Of Utmost Importance.”

Best body you lose, you win

Zuraida Jardine: Living Life On Her Own Terms

Yamkela Mdaka sits down with TV and radio personality Zuraida Jardine for a chat about reinvention, starting full-time studies at 40, her love for alternative healing and her mission to normalise mental health

Care To Share

Your social feed is more likely to be filled with raw captions and pickme-up vibes rather than filters. There are real rewards to virtually leaning on others, so learn how to ace the art of online connection

Tips From Our Tribe

Over the years, we’ve spoken to so many experts and have passed on golden nuggets of information and advice from them to you, our favourite readers. Here, we round up the best of the best so you can live a healthy, happy life

Get Closure (Finally)

The days of waiting for someone else to give you answers are over. Understanding isn’t handed to you, it’s work you – yes, you! – put in.

When Did We All Get So Extra?

From bedside tables holding the entire Booker Prize longlist totaking on casual social-media challenges like running 100km in a month, taking hobbies to the extreme has become second nature. With the stakes raised, and the humblebrag becoming a new benchmark, what’s the cost to your health?

Spring Into Action

Take your fitness routine outdoors this season to reap all the benefits

“I Had Open-Heart Surgery At 39”

Neesa Moodley shares her story

ELECTRIFIED

AMY HOPKINS EXPLAINS WHY SHE STARTED EMS TRAINING AFTER A CYCLING ACCIDENT AND HOW IT HELPED HEAL HER BODY

Just Dew It

Now that you have official permission to give your make-up a break, it’s time to reboot your skin and get a glowy complexion in three easy steps

“What Are We Doing This Weekend?”

How you answer says a lot about the invisible (and draining) work you may not even realise you’re doing. Let us explain…

Own Your Sport

Every month on these pages we celebrate sportswomen who have reached the top of their game – often against overwhelming odds. But the world of sport is so much broader than the elite athletes who compete at the highest level. There are also the support crews who put in the hours off camera to keep athletes in peak performance shape. And there are the weekend warriors – the ordinary women who may never wear green and gold on the international stage, but who have no less passion for their chosen sport. Just like top athletes, these women have to face an additional opponent whenever they step onto the field or track or course: doubt. So this month, two successful women are here to tell you that neither self-doubt nor the scepticism of others should hold you back. You deserve your spot. Own it.