The Cynic's Guide To Positive Thinking

Thinking positively. Seeing the good. Looking on the bright side. The louder the conversation around the pursuit of optimism, the more fluffy detractors claim it’s become. So what is worth picking out among the cutesy memes and sound bites – and can it actually make a difference to your life?

Do Crash Diets Wreck Your Metabolism?

Googling how to lose five kilos in a week? Stop typing. Dietician laura tilt has the lowdown on what really works

KATE BECKINSALE IS A FIGHTER

THE ACTRESS IS STRONGER THAN EVER THANKS TO A SENSIBLE DIET, NEAR- DAILY WORKOUTS AND A REFRESHINGLY OPTIMISTIC OUTLOOK. (OH, AND SHE’LL DATE WHOMEVER SHE WANTS, THANK YOU VERY MUCH)

“I feel like ‘me' and that's what counts most.”

The Gain

Come Clean

Ever wondered how bad your beauty habits really are? Here, experts share the truth behind some of the most common offenders so you can make a better decision… Or not, your secret is safe with WH

SUNDAY LUNCH

Comfort food that packs a nutritious punch. These delicious recipes by Izelle Hoffman will fill your family with joy. Bonus: they’re great for meal prep too

Happy Healing

When faced with loss, it’s tempting to want to speed up the get-over-it process as much as possible, especially if the event seems unworthy of a big reaction. But doing so can make it harder to heal. Move through the tough stuff with grace

Elevate Your Next Workout By Combining Strength Moves With Cardio

The only thing better than one super-effective workout: a powerhouse combo of two popular sweat methods to elevate your results

In Search Of Self-Esteem

Women around the world are in the grip of a body-image crisis , with women and girls regarding their physical forms with the kind of disdain usually reserved for morally corrupt bankers. Here, one writer excavates her own experiences in the pursuit of improved self-worth

I Don't Drink Enough Water

Your collection of reusable bottles might be worthy of a shelfie, but that doesn’t mean you’re getting enough of the stuff

MAJOR GAINS

DO NOT MISTAKE LIESL LAURIE’S PETITE FRAME FOR FRAGILITY. SHE WAS DUBBED THE “PEOPLE’S PRINCESS” AFTER WINNING MISS SOUTH AFRICA IN 2015, WITH HER ELDORADO PARK ORIGINS SPAWNING A CINDERELLA-TYPE STORY. RAISED BY STRONG WOMEN, THIS QUEEN DIDN’T NEED ANY PRINCE CHARMING TO SAVE HER. SHE CAN LOOK AFTER HER OWN DAMN SELF

Yes, new friends

Forget what you’ve heard. You’re never too old to grow your girl gang. You may have forgotten (or never really learnt) how to do that, though… So here’s your failproof plan

Living On The Edge

On the brink of a meltdown? It can be tough to tell when stress is just a day in the life and when it’s an anxiety disorder. Mental clarity, ahead

ACID HOUSE

IF YOU’RE AFTER PSYCHEDELICS, FIND YOUR NEAREST RAVE, COS THE ACIDS WE’RE TALKING ABOUT ARE THE HOTTEST INGREDIENTS IN SKINCARE. BUT WITH SO MANY TYPES, IT CAN BE TRICKY TO DECODE. HERE’S A CRASH COURSE

“MY BREAST IMPLANTS GAVE ME CANCER”

IMAGINE BEING TOLD YOU HAVE CANCER. THEN FEELING THAT YOU BROUGHT IT ON YOURSELF BY HAVING COSMETIC SURGERY. IT’S THE STARK REALITY FOR A GROWING NUMBER OF WOMEN BEING DIAGNOSED WITH A RARE FORM OF CANCER CAUSED BY TEXTURED BREAST IMPLANTS. ONE OF THESE WOMEN HELPS WH INVESTIGATE THE NIGHTMARE AS IT UNFOLDS…

The future of health tech: 2020 AND BEYOND

Technology has done a complete revamp on the world we live in and one can’t help but marvel at what it has done for healthcare. Here, we look at where health tech is now – and where it’s going

Lurking For Love

In a world where you hardly have to know someone to learn about them, WH explores just how far is too far when it comes to “following” a potential partner. Here, the latest in social media-meets-relationships

NEW YOU, NOW WHAT?

When you set a goal to lose weight, it’s easy to imagine that reaching it will make all your dreams come true. The reality? Embracing a new, slimmer version of yourself is sometimes more complicated than you think

ON THE RISE

The Rise When Helen Keller came up with the quote, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much,” she must have had TAMMY RAWSTRON and RACHEL KOLISI in mind. These women have taken collaboration to another level by combining their love for fitness with giving back to the community. This is a powerhouse duo to look out for in 2020

Bring It

Leandie du Randt’s got game. Her multifaceted career includes actress and author, motivational guru, entrepreneur, TV show host and online retail boss. Now, she’s about to embark on a fresh new phase of life, taking her 30s head on as a major hustler and feel-good motivator. Listen up people: girl’s got somethin’ to say

BACK TO THE PRESENT

WISH YOU HAD A TIME MACHINE TO WHISK YOU TO… EARLIER TODAY? CONSTANTLY FEELING UP AGAINST THE CLOCK HAS BECOME NOTHING SHORT OF A PSYCHOLOGICAL EPIDEMIC. RECLAIM YOUR JOY AND LIVE IN THE NOW-ISH WITH THIS WISDOM

The Evolution Of Jessica Alba

The actor-turned entrepreneur-turned executive producer talks big business, facing her vulnerabilities and smashing self-doubt

The Big Disconnect

Loneliness can mess with your sleep and shorten your life. Luckily, bolstering your social network and feeling better is totally possible. Let’s come together, right now

Turn Up The Heat

CONSIDER THIS YOUR BLUEPRINT FOR BUILDING A HOTTER, STRONGER BODY – FAST

Cult Of The Coach

It’s the billion-dollar industry that promises to transform the lives of its clients. But is life coaching a legitimate tool for personal development or the emperor’s new clothes of psychological well-being? WH demystifies the trend

What's The Alternative

Curiosity, stellar marketing and mistrust of mainstream medicine are leading more women to weave complementary medicine into their health regimen. But what works – and what’s just an illusion – is complicated to sort out. Until now!

Blitz This

Blitz Juices and smoothies sit under a slight health halo, but they can have hidden traps that threaten your waistline. WH shows you how to avoid them and max the nutrition in your blends

Room To Breathe

Tweaking your inhalations and exhalations can shift your health in major ways (yes, it’s really that easy!

The Marciel Effect

Sinead Martin Sits Down With This Powerhouse Woman For A Lesson In Healthy Living, For Mind, Body And Soul

Meet Your New Personal Trainer

She just happens to live on your phone, laptop or, er, mirror…? Learn to navigate the ever-expanding world of digital fitness