How Healthy Is Your Pee? Take This 10-Second Test To Find Out

It’s World Toilet Day – and you can tell a lot about your health by simply scrutinising your next piddle! So, how healthy is your pee?

Eat This To Beat Period Bloat

Aunt Flo in town? Here’s what to eat on your period – to beat period bloat, curb cravings and and still crush that workout.

Itchy Bum? How To Know If It’s Haemorrhoids

Uh-oh: there’s an itch down there… Here, the signs you’ve got haemorrhoids – and how to get rid of them!

How To Have A Healthier Relationship With Fitness Apps, Without Quitting Exercise

Kudos, you’re doing great, hun.

mental health

New Research Shows Where Women Carry Fat Could Protect Them From Brain Disease

A new study shows that the fat deposits in female bodies might provide protection from brain disease.

A Therapist Answers 6 of Your Questions Around Feeling Lonely at Christmas

The festive period can be a core cause of loneliness, even though we’re allowed to all be together again this year. To help you through, WH asked leading psychotherapist Julia Samuel to respond to some of your questions on feeling alone this Christmas.

7 Ways To Meditate For Anxiety Relief That Are Actually Easy To Do

You can’t necessarily stop yourself from ever having anxious thoughts, but you can meditate on them and find relief.

“I Travel Solo Even Though I Have Anxiety — This Is How I Cope”

Anxious traveller? This woman refused to let anxiety hold her back from exploring the world. These are the tips that help her stay calm under pressure.

Mindful Drinking: How More And More People Are Becoming ‘Sober Curious’

The way we drink is undergoing something of a revolution, with health-conscious millennials and notably, Gen Z, leading the charge towards a new, less wreckless mindful drinking culture.

It’s Time For The Virtual Nedbank Runified Challenge

Join Africa’s biggest virtual mass participation race

physical health

6 Things Neurologists Would Never Do If They Wanted To Protect Their Brain Health

Yes, prevention – and avoiding certain situations – really is the best medicine.

Exactly How Much Do You Know About Prediabetes?

Well, the answer is…’You Should’ because 2 in 3 South Africans suffer from prediabetes.

5 TikTok Teeth Trends A Dental Surgeon Says You Should Skip

Dr Ockert Bekker, dental surgeon, breaks down teeth and TikTok trends – and what you should be doing instead.

Important Info To Familiarise Yourself With This Flu Season

No, the flu shot will *not* give you the flu.

The Surprising Way Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Your Smile

Those monthly hormonal fluctuations don’t just mess with your mood or skin; your menstrual health can impact your oral health, too.

These Are The 7 Best Tips To Stay Super Healthy During Flu Season

Sick of being sick? Use these strategies to keep that dreaded cold at bay this flu season. The best part? It won’t cost an arm and a leg.

wellness

10 Things That Happen To Your Body During Dry January

Ready for a re-set?

If ‘Waste Less Time On The Internet’ Is On Your 2024 Goal List, Try Timeboxing

What’s timeboxing, you ask? A simple productivity method to transform your focus. Here’s how to hack it.

Author Janine Jellars Shares Her Simple Wellness Routine

The two-time author talks us through her writing process, wellness practices that keep her mentally sound and her debut novel When The Filter Fades.

How To Reflect On The Year You’ve Had – And Prepare For The Year Ahead

Learning to reflect on the year you’ve had takes a bit more skill than just writing down a few thoughts. We spoke to an expert on how to craft your reflections.

11 Ways To Get More Energy When You’re Feeling Tired

The good news is that there are some quick fatigue-busting tips that work well in the moment.

The Thing About Self-Care Is…

…It doesn’t come easy and it always be consistent – but the trick is to always get back on the self-care bandwagon.

sexual health

7 Reasons Your Period Might Be Late — Other Than Pregnancy

Here are legitimate potential reasons you might have a late period that have nothing to do with a bouncing bundle of joy.

Vaginal Infections 101 — What You Need To Know About That Itch

Worried that there’s something going on down there? Dr Lizelle Nortje sheds some light on vaginal infections.

Finally, Contraception Delivery Services Are In South Africa

We’ve come a long way from queuing in pharmacies. Now, contraception delivery services are in full swing and there are a few options to choose from.

4 Common Injuries You Can Get During Sex That You’ll Only Notice Later

Often, the hot moment masks the pain that would normally alert you to something being amiss. Here, the heads up on common sex injuries, and how to avoid them ever happening again.