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Watch Out World Here Comes Nadia
Women's Health South Africa

Watch Out World Here Comes Nadia

Social-media star turned actress turned musician turned businesswoman – there are many sides to nadia jaftha and she’s done letting what others think dictate the spaces she can and can’t occupy. Nadia is coming for everything and this is only the beginning of the ride

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9 mins  |
August 2020
Beast Mode
Women's Health South Africa

Beast Mode

Motoring journalist juliet mcguire talks having to legitimise her career choice as a woman, plus four high-performance cars to release your inner beast

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4 mins  |
August 2020
Covid-19: Women On The Frontline
Women's Health South Africa

Covid-19: Women On The Frontline

As some south africans retreated to the comfort of their homes to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, essential workers remained on the frontline and continued to serve in the face of a global pandemic. Here are the stories of six women, told in their own voices

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10+ mins  |
August 2020
Women's Health South Africa

Find Your Balance

V bad news... Docs are noticing an uptick in infections, er, downstairs – not to mention the recurrence of them. But you don’t have to suffer any longer: we’ve got the deets on treatments for each one. Sweet relief!

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5 mins  |
August 2020
Women's Health South Africa

When Hunger Strikes

All of a sudden, a deep rumbling to rival Barry White’s lowest octave reverberates through the room – and it’s coming from your stomach. What’s actually going on in your body when hunger strikes?

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2 mins  |
August 2020
Women's Health South Africa

The Beauty Of Bacteria

Is probiotic-laden beauty a skincare win or a novelty trend? WH looks at the science

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6 mins  |
August 2020
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
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Ain't No Mountain High Enough

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Nicole Capper is all about tailor-making a career to suit your needs

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3 mins  |
August 2020
Rosario Rising
Women's Health South Africa

Rosario Rising

The actress shares her secrets to a healthy relationship, happy workouts and more

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6 mins  |
July 2020
“I Will Give My Products Time To Actually Work.”
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“I Will Give My Products Time To Actually Work.”

Note to self: the race to great skin is a marathon, not a sprint!

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1 min  |
July 2020
Fumble-Proof Make-Up
Women's Health South Africa

Fumble-Proof Make-Up

Stop scrambling after your workout – these MVP make-up sticks will prep you in a snap

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1 min  |
July 2020
Opposites Attract
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Opposites Attract

Motoring journalist Juliet mcguire shows you the best of both worlds with two cars on either end of the scale

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4 mins  |
July 2020
How To Give Fewer F*cks
Women's Health South Africa

How To Give Fewer F*cks

If “spent” used to be what happened to your money on payday on Superbalist.com, now it’s more likely to describe a mind-fogging fatigue. As a new book reveals that emotional exhaustion is a modern malaise affecting pretty much everyone, is it time you stopped caring so much about, well, everything?

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7 mins  |
July 2020
Cracking The Cough Code
Women's Health South Africa

Cracking The Cough Code

2020 could easily be dubbed the year of the cough (hello, COVID-19!), but not all coughs are equal. Let’s take a look at the different types and what underlying conditions each of them could be signalling

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5 mins  |
July 2020
Are Pimple Patches Worth The Hype?
Women's Health South Africa

Are Pimple Patches Worth The Hype?

Dr Anjali Mahto, consultant dermatologist and author of The Skincare Bible, explains

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2 mins  |
July 2020
Mouth Off
Women's Health South Africa

Mouth Off

Oral care is almost as trendy (and Instagrammable) as skincare. But which modern dental routines are the real deal? Sink your teeth into this guide

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4 mins  |
July 2020
MILKING IT
Women's Health South Africa

MILKING IT

Deciphering which milk is best for your health/coffee/smoothie is as confusing as working out what you can and can’t do during the current level of lockdown. Good job we have the answers

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5 mins  |
July 2020
BLAZING A TRAIL
Women's Health South Africa

BLAZING A TRAIL

NDONI MCUNU is a PhD candidate in environmental science and the founder and CEO of registered nonprofit organisation, Black Women in Science (BWIS). This unstoppable force reflects on the beauty of inventing your own path

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2 mins  |
July 2020
The Delicious Diet That Tames Inflammation
Women's Health South Africa

The Delicious Diet That Tames Inflammation

You know you want to avoid it like you do anyone with a dry cough because inflammation has been linked with depression, weight gain, skin issues, Alzheimer’s and heart disease. Now, a new book declares the anti-inflammatory diet a game-changer. WH investigates

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8 mins  |
June 2020
Kate The Great
Women's Health South Africa

Kate The Great

Buckle up: the actress, entrepreneur and mom-of-three is firing on all cylinders – and spilling her secrets for balancing a crazy schedule with getting fit and staying happy

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7 mins  |
June 2020
Feeding Your Feelings
Women's Health South Africa

Feeding Your Feelings

Emotional eating calls to mind mainlining chocolate when your period hits or whipping up macaroni and cheese after a shocker of a day. But, much like your mental state itself, the phenomenon is far more complicated. WH chews over the term

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8 mins  |
June 2020
Should Porn Be A Public Health Issue?
Women's Health South Africa

Should Porn Be A Public Health Issue?

It gets more viewers than the biggest box sets combined and the industry is doing all it can to appeal to women like you. But a growing volume of voices is putting porn under closer scrutiny, not on moral grounds, but for the sake of our collective well-being...

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10+ mins  |
June 2020
YOU CAN DO THIS . . .  Motorbike Enduro Riding
Women's Health South Africa

YOU CAN DO THIS . . . Motorbike Enduro Riding

This year, Kirsten Landman was the highest-placed African female finisher at the Dakar Rally, coming in 55th overall in the motorbike category and third in the women’s motorbike category. She tells ONDELA MLANDU why this is a sport worth jumping on

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3 mins  |
June 2020
Retinol vs Bakuchiol - LET THE BATTLE COMMENCE
Women's Health South Africa

Retinol vs Bakuchiol - LET THE BATTLE COMMENCE

Plant-extract bakuchiol is being billed as the key to youthful skin. But is it a gentle, legit alternative to the holy grail that is retinol?

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5 mins  |
June 2020
The Great Weight Debate
Women's Health South Africa

The Great Weight Debate

Not sure about the best method for meeting your fitness goals: lifting light or going heavy? Let the pros solve your conundrum

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4 mins  |
June 2020
What's Up With Painful Sex?
Women's Health South Africa

What's Up With Painful Sex?

What to do when action is more owww than ohhh

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4 mins  |
June 2020
FLOWER POWER
Women's Health South Africa

FLOWER POWER

Feeling the winter blues? Well, according to numerous studies, the scent of citrus, vanilla and florals, like jasmine and lavender, can improve your mood and reduce stress. Bring on the good vibes with these floral fragrances

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1 min  |
June 2020
A (Leaky) Gut Feeling
Women's Health South Africa

A (Leaky) Gut Feeling

Tummy trouble? There’s a good chance Dr Google will diagnose “leaky gut syndrome”. But, before you start grabbing supps and “cures” left, right and centre, here’s what you need to know…

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5 mins  |
June 2020
You Can Do This... Ice Hockey
Women's Health South Africa

You Can Do This... Ice Hockey

Donne van Doesburgh has been playing ice hockey for the South African women’s team for 17 years. Last year, she captained the team to victory at the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championship in Bulgaria. Want to follow her path? Here’s how...

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3 mins  |
May 2020
Science-Backed Hacks To Hit Your Body Goals
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Science-Backed Hacks To Hit Your Body Goals

No more diets! A revolutionary new book promises to help you take control of your weight – for good

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8 mins  |
May 2020
Base Layers
Women's Health South Africa

Base Layers

Once a pretty rudimentary category, foundation has seen a recent jolt of energy and innovation. And you can thank fenty beauty for that. When Rihanna released her game- changing inclusive 40-shade (!) range in 2017, she raised the bar for product launches that followed. Today, we expect more from our make-up and, between instagram and youtube, our voices are being heard… and that means seriously good things for your face

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5 mins  |
May 2020