There’s more to it than just upping your dairy intake. 🍳
Is Your Heater Wrecking Your Skin? The Sleek Smart Radiator We’re Swapping Our Family Heirlooms For
Things are heating up this winter…
Feeling Frazzled? Use These Quick Yoga Poses To Beat Burnout & Biohack Your Brain Chemicals
Feel better, now.
3 Comforting Soups That’ll Boost Your Immune System
Cold weather begs for warm, steamy dishes and these soups will give you enough variety in texture and flavour so you don’t feel bored.
workouts
This Do-Anywhere Cardio Workout Is Perfect For All Levels
If your motivation dips the moment you walk into a crowded gym, this outdoor cardio workout might be exactly what you need.
This Low-Impact Strength Workout Is Surprisingly Sweaty
Only got 15 minutes today? These do-anywhere isometric moves build muscle and blast fat fast!
Want Total-Body Functional Strength? This Push-Up Challenge Is For You
Build total-body strength and move the needle towards your fitness goals with this simple but powerful push-up challenge.
This Total-Body Strength Workout Builds Lean Muscle
Good news: you can get strong and fitness race-ready in record time.
This At-Home Quick HIIT Workout Burns Cals All Day Long
Do this high-intensity workout in the morning and you’ll start burning it off before you’ve even taken your first bite.
This Ultimate Beach HIIT Workout Tones *Everything*
Ditch the beach towel and get sweaty on the sand this summer with this ultimate beach bum workout by muscle physiologist and lifeguard Tayla Falmann.
health
These Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms Mean You May Need A Doc, Now
Vitamin D deficiency in South Africa is widespread – and most common among women.
Nervous System Regulation: 5 Calming Practices To Relax – Without Meditation
Burnout, brain fog, constant anxiety? Your nervous system might be crying out for help.
10 Ways You Can Actually Lower Your Cholesterol Without Medication
Too young to worry about cholesterol? Don’t be so sure…
The Risks of Tanning (And Yes, We Mean Sun Exposure Too)
A ‘healthy glow’ shouldn’t give you sun damage. Bottle your tan; protect your skin.
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?
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recipes
This Balsamic Leg Of Lamb Is The Show-Stopping Centrepiece You Need
A slow-roasted, show-stopping centrepiece for any celebration.
Make These Spicy Lamb Tortillas For A Fast, Flavour-Packed Dinner
This is a repeat-on-rotation meal.
Hosting This Summer? Make These Easy Lamb Dishes
You don’t need to be a chef to create a delicious summer spread.
These Zesty Grilled Lamb Skewers Are Perfect For Summer Entertaining
Everyone loves a sosatie!
Summery Poached Peaches With Pavlova
It’s festive, refreshing and very hard not to go back for seconds. 🍑
These Asian Braised Lamb Shanks Are Fall-Apart Tender Every Time
Your next cosy, comfort meal.
beauty
» skincare
Dermatologists Say You Should Never Combine These Skincare Ingredients
Here’s what to do to avoid irritation.
Best Collagen For Skin In 2025: The Science, Supplements & Skincare That Actually Work
Did someone say glowing skin?
Skin Care Working To Prevent Moisture Loss
Did you know? Your skin loses 1 to 1.5 litres per hour during moderate exercise.
Ultimate Sun Protection For Active Skin
BIODERMA’s Photoderm X-Defense SPF50+ is your ultimate daily shield against sun, pollution and more.
» make-up
How To Get Clean Girl Make-Up On A Budget (+ 26 Wallet-Friendly Products)
We’ve got an easy-to-follow clean girl make-up guide and 26 beauty essentials that are perfect for you and your wallet.
How To Do Your Own Make-Up For An Event Or Photos (+ 36 Best Products)
We’re here to show you exactly how to do your own make-up for an event, wedding, photos and more. Plus, the best long-lasting products to use.
Foundation Application Tips For That Perfect Second Skin
Mastering the art of foundation application is the key to an immaculate make-up finish. Elevate your beauty routine – starting now!
11 Best Foundations And Brushes For A Flawless Application
Note: the right tool can make a big difference.
» hair
10 Random Daily Things That Are Making Your Hair Fall Out
Suffering from hair loss? One of these ten common (and not so common) causes could be the reason.
What Type of Hair Porosity Do You Have? And What Products Might You Need?
Your hydration game could help nourish, moisturise and repair hair.
The Exact Ingredients For Better Hair Growth, According To Experts
If achieving long, Pocahontas-esque locks of lustre is your goal, come closer.
2024’s Biggest Hair Trends Include Bows, Highlights And Pixie Cuts
Experts give us their biggest hair trends in 2024 predictions for the year ahead.
entertainment
my life in wellness
I Started Doing Wellness Before Work To Feel Alive – And It Changed Everything
Content creator Aakifah Slarmie talks about her wellness before work journey – and why it means so much more than an early wake-up.
“How A Health Wake-Up Call Led Me To Wellness – And Got Me Through My PhD”
A sudden health wake-up call shook PhD candidate Mamosa Ngcala out of her routine and taught her to put wellness first.
TV Producer, Actress And Author Tshiamo Modisane On How Writing Her Debut Book Liberated Her
TV Producer, actress and author Tshiamo Modisane shares her wellness routine, how writing her book healed her and much more.
How Nomzamo Mbatha Is Nurturing Good Wellness Habits
Nomzamo Mbatha on indulging consciously and overhauling her lifestyle choices.
9 Useful Self-Care Apps For Wellness To Download Now
These self-care apps help you re-centre in times of overwhelm, help make life easier, and deliver a great offering for a good price (or free).
Soft Girl Autumn: 6 Ways To Maintain Your Routine & Stay Active In The Cold
To make the transition to winter softer, might we introduce you to soft girl autumn? It’s a form of autumn self-care that helps maintain a routine.
latest
These Grey Hair Myths Might Actually Harm Your Hair – South African Hair Specialists Explain
Ask any woman and she’ll tell you that hair is more than just dead keratin wafting around your scalp. And when it turns grey, whether from old age or otherwise, it often brings with it a loss of confidence. For years, much was unknown about whitening strands, leading...
The 15-Minute Trick That Beats A 10-Step Skincare Routine
Feel like you're spending more time than ever chasing that ever-elusive glow? It's not just in your head. Women now dedicate an average of 22.4 minutes a day to their skincare routines – amounting to over 136 hours a year. Driven by a global skincare market that's...
Why Rawbiotics Matters For Every Gut, Every Day
A healthy gut isn’t something you only think about when something feels “off”. It’s a living ecosystem that needs daily support to stay balanced, resilient and responsive. Your gut is the power centre of your body – influencing everything from energy and immunity to...
10 Ways You Can Actually Lower Your Cholesterol Without Medication
According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa (HSF), 10 South Africans suffer a stroke every hour. One of the big contributors to strokes in South Africa is the prevalence of high cholesterol. Sadly, 80 percent of heart disease-related deaths in...
Stop Avoiding Your Credit Score! 5 Expert Ways To Boost Your Rating Right Now
If owning a home is on your vision board, let this be your first set of keys to unlocking that dream. You’ve heard of a credit score, sure, but used wisely, every swipe, spend and slip can help tap open doors. Certified Financial Planner® and financial wellness coach...
The Risks of Tanning (And Yes, We Mean Sun Exposure Too)
Whether you’re trying to tan or not, the South African sun has decided for you. It’s been hot – relentlessly so – and lately it feels like everyone’s getting a little sun-kissed by default. A quick coffee run, a lunch break, sitting in traffic… suddenly there are tan...
Try This Prawn And Sweet Corn “Grits” Recipe For An Epically Simple Dinner
This prawn and sweet corn recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, while still bringing all the cosy, hearty energy you want from a winter dinner. It’s warm, filling and packed with protein, with sweet corn, smoky bacon and prawns making every bite ridiculously good....
These 9 Stylist-Approved Tricks Instantly Make Thin Hair Look Fuller
Some things in life are simply unavoidable – among them getting older. And with age, it becomes increasingly likely that women will experience some degree of hair thinning. In fact, while many associate hair loss with men, it’s a significant reality for South African...
Step Into Stronger Sessions With Under Armour Sculpt Trainers
We’ve officially graduated from the cardio corner. If you’re looking for us these days, you’ll find us dominating the squat rack or powering through a WOD at the local CrossFit box. Be gone, #ShyGirlWorkouts! Naturally, this new way of training doesn't work with the...
Peptide Stacking Is Everywhere – But Is It Safe?
Promising everything from improved recovery to healthier hair, peptides have become the latest wellness buzzword on everyone's lips. The latest fixation? Peptide "stacking" – a practice once confined to elite biohackers and longevity clinics, now filtering down to...
Is There Actually A Best Exercise Plan For Fat Loss? A PT Explains
Search “best exercise for fat loss” and be prepared for confusion and overwhelm: incline walking! Strength training! Pilates! Fasted cardio! Take your pick. So which one should we be trying? The question, contemplated since the dawn of obesity, has no simple answer,...
Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K Cancelled Due to Severe Weather Warning
The 2026 Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10KM has officially been cancelled following severe weather warnings ahead of Sunday’s scheduled race. Organisers confirmed on Friday that the decision was made in consultation with the City of Cape Town, local authorities,...
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