Embroidery, knitting and cross-stitch are having a moment with millennial women. But this isn’t about nostalgia – it’s neuroscience
17 Women Share What Finishing The Two Oceans Marathon Really Feels Like
They’ve earned the medal. Now they’re sharing what it really took to get there.
Research Suggests Your Brain Adapts Very Differently From First To Second Pregnancy
“Know that your brain is working for you.”
I Experienced Running Burnout From Chasing PBs – Here’s How I Recovered
Khanya Mazibu started as a beginner runner and dashed right into pursuing PBs for every race. After reaching a running burnout, here’s how she recovered.
workouts
This 13-Move Resistance Band Arm Workout Is The Ultimate Upper-Body Sculptor
Your biceps will be quaking by the end.
The Best Strength Exercises For Female Runners To Prevent Injury, According To Studies
According to studies, these are the best strength exercises for runners to build muscle and prevent injury.
Which Is Better: Yoga or Pilates?
Here’s how to decide between the two most popular low-impact modalities, depending on your goals.
Basic Core Exercises Aren’t Enough – Add These Rotational Moves To Your Workout Now
You need to train your core in all directions. 🔥
Be All The Couple’s Goals With This Partner Workout
Couples who sweat together, stay together.
How To Create A Sweaty But Accessible High-Intensity Low-Impact Workout
If your weekdays were spent watching That’s So Raven, we see a high-intensity, low-impact workout in your future. Here’s why HILIT is all the rage.
health
5 Science-Backed Benefits Of ‘Grandma Hobbies’
Embroidery, knitting and cross-stitch are having a moment with millennial women. But this isn’t about nostalgia – it’s neuroscience
The Moment You Feel A Cold Coming On, Do These 8 Things Immediately To Speed Up Recovery
From sleep and zinc to hydration and stress control, a GP shares the simple steps that ease symptoms faster.
Pads, Tampons, Cups & Discs: Which Menstrual Products Are Safe In South Africa?
Here’s how to ID the best antimicrobial, antibacterial, toxin-free period pads, tampons, cups and panties.
Where Should You Go For A Safe Abortion In South Africa?
Every second flyer is offering safe and painless abortions. But who can be trusted? Here’s where you should go for a safe abortion in SA.
“I’m A Running Coach And Marathoner – So Why Do I Still Feel ‘Not Good Enough’?”
Running coach Joanna Keppler talks about comparison and feeling like you’re “not good enough – and how to beat that feeling.
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recipes
A 30-Minute Chicken Recipe You Can Make In The Air Fryer Or Oven
This is how you do dinner in 30.
3 Homemade Gourmet Burger Recipes That’ll Change Your Life
So much healthier than the drive-thru…
The High-Protein Shake That Helps Keep You Fuller For Longer
It actually tastes like a strawberry milkshake!
The Most Decadent Chocolate Cookies You Can Make – And They’re Sugar-Free
These chewy (almost brownie-like) dark chocolate cookies will actually boost your energy without that post sugar-high crash.
This Sheet-Pan Salmon Packs 36g Of Protein – And It’s Ready In 30 Minutes
One-dish dinner, FTW.
You’ll Love This Easy No-Cook Tomato Sauce With Spaghetti Recipe
It only takes 20 minutes from start to finish.
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» skincare
These 5 Surprising Make-up Habits Can Worsen Your Skin Health
For one, sleeping in your make-up is a huge no-no.
The 9 Best Editor-Approved Sunscreens In South Africa – They’re Actually Really Good
The search for the perfect sunscreen ends here!
Nivea Drops Three New Micellar Waters For Every Skin Need
These three innovations redefine cleansing as a purposeful, sensorial moment that elevates the entire skincare experience.
The Best Way To Shave Your Bikini Line Without Getting Ingrowns Everywhere
Do not avoid shaving cream, whatever you do.
» make-up
Top 16 Bronzers And Highlighters For That Sunkissed Glow
Sunkissed with a touch of 24-karat energy.
The Vitamin-C Lip Gloss We’re Keeping On Hand All Season
Plus, it comes in three gorg shades!
The Best Types Of Mascara Brushes For Next-Level Lashes
Find your perfect pick for bold, fluttery, eye-opening lashes.
Best Moisturising Lipsticks For That Plumped Look
Pucker up, because your pout has just found some pretty good moisturising lipsticks info.
» hair
From R250 Curlers To High-Tech Splurges: The 13 Hair Tools The WH Team Swears By
The do-it-all hair heroes worth your money.
The Best Way To Use Sea Salt Spray On Short Or Long Hair
Summer has officially entered the chat and she’s bringing that effortlessly tousled, beachy look with her.
Nomzamo Mbatha’s Haircare Routine Is Here – And It’s Surprisingly Simple
The actress, humanitarian and executive producer – also our July/August 2025 cover star – was recently announced as South Africa’s first-ever Creme of Nature ambassador.
Want To Do A Silk Press At Home? Use These 6 Essential Products
Salon-worthy silk press? Nailed it!
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my life in wellness
5 Doctor-Approved Strategies To Finally Cope With Year-End Burnout
Year-end burnout can feel like a slow, painful crawl to mid-December. But there are smart ways to cope and finish strong. Here’s how.
17 Wellness Journals To Kickstart Your Year
If being more present, more of a go-getter or hitting certain goals is your new year MO, try these wellness journals to harness your energy.
How I Rebuilt My Life – And My Strength – After Divorce
Suzanne is living proof of what’s possible when you decide to rewrite your story and become your own hero.
How Megan Pietersen Turned Her Passion For Wellness Into The Noa & Co Brand
Prepare to have your entire routine transformed. ✨
True Markers Of Wellness: Noa & Co Founder Megan Pietersen’s Secret To Stress-Free Wellness
True markers of wellness might be much simpler than you ever thought.
The 32 Greatest Sleepytime Products That’ll Take You To La-La Land, STAT
If sleep evades you like your office crush, you’re not alone.
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5 Science-Backed Benefits Of ‘Grandma Hobbies’
Have you noticed an uptick in women embracing ‘grandma hobbies’? Turns out, it’s got nothing to do with nostalgia, and everything to do with our brains being quietly desperate for what these hobbies provide. A ‘grandma hobby’ is an activity that requires deep focus,...
17 Women Share What Finishing The Two Oceans Marathon Really Feels Like
There’s a moment, somewhere in that final stretch, where it all starts to catch up with you. The emotional floodgates open. The early alarms. The long runs. The days you showed up when it would’ve been easier to stay in bed. The sacrifices. EVERYTHING plays out in...
Research Suggests Your Brain Adapts Very Differently From First To Second Pregnancy
Research has shown that pregnancy can have a big impact on your brain, priming you to bond with your little one and to tackle the parenthood challenges ahead. But a new study analysing the brains of second-time moms has uncovered even more detail about the specific...
I Experienced Running Burnout From Chasing PBs – Here’s How I Recovered
Khanya Mazibu had just turned 30 when she moved from her bustling metropolis to the quiet rural area of Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape. A mover from day one, Khanya felt compelled to take up running. But with each new distance, she felt herself suffering from running...
What Is The Run/Walk Method? Running Coaches Explain How It Works For Beginners And Beyond
If your entire social media feed is flooded with friends and family crushing marathon training, then ‘tis the season! It’s easy to find inspiration in every celebratory post, but for a rookie runner hoping to cross a finish line of your own, it can also feel a little...
6 Simple Healthy Coffee Hacks To Really Boost Your Blend
Everyday coffee – the way you like it: with or without sugar, milk or honey. The purpose is usually the same: to boost your focus so you can hack away at those emails and other tasks you've kinda sorta been putting off. But pairing your cup with a simple something...
From Running-phobe To Marathon Finisher – With A Prosthetic Blade
Joburger Erin Lazarus, 27, had always been sporty, but “avoided cross country like it was the plague”. Her father was a serious long-distance runner, and the family often tagged along to support his races. But long-distance running was not something Erin felt...
At 54, I Raced And Finished The Full UTCT – Here’s How
Of Cape Town's many challenging races, none is more formidable than the UTCT – Ultra-Trail Cape Town. The flagship distance, 100 miles through Cape Town's treacherous mountains, is one few have finished. 54-year-old runner Robyn Noble decided to take on UTCT race...
The Moment You Feel A Cold Coming On, Do These 8 Things Immediately To Speed Up Recovery
If you can’t remember the last time someone replied to a "how are you" message with anything other than a sneezing emoji, there’s some good news at least: with the crisp turn of autumn, we’re still a little way off from the true peak of cold and flu season. As for...
A 30-Minute Chicken Recipe You Can Make In The Air Fryer Or Oven
Tough week? Tough day? Before you kick off your shoes and start the endless scroll for dinner inspiration – stop right here. This macadamia-crusted chicken is the weeknight recipe you didn't know you needed and once it's in your rotation, it's staying there. Created...
These 5 Surprising Make-up Habits Can Worsen Your Skin Health
There’s no better feeling than wearing make-up that makes you feel like your most confident and beautiful self. Except maybe one thing: Loving your skin without wearing any make-up in the first place. Let me be clear – there’s absolutely nothing...
4 Ways To Soothe Your Sore Muscles
New-to-you fitness goals often come with a common side effect, namely muscle soreness. Whether you’ve switched up your strength-training program or you’re trying a new type of activity, it can (and does) happen to anybody. Technically called delayed-onset muscle...
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