Prof Liesl Zühlke’s work revolves around improving care for children with heart conditions, particularly rheumatic heart disease (RHD).
Inside Vivari Hotel & Spa: The Luxury Oasis Shaping SA’s Medical Tourism Scene
From metabolic resets to bariatric surgery and weight loss injections, South Africa’s premium wellness retreats are changing how we view clinical recovery.
Elsa Pataky Uses The Norwegian 4×4 Method To Maintain Peak Fitness – This Is Why It’s So Effective
The technique is seen as the gold standard for aerobic health
How NIVEA Helped Women Stay Fresh and Confident at HYROX Johannesburg
A space where athletes and spectators could refresh, recover and recharge.
workouts
This No-Equipment Bodyweight Workout Is Perfect For The Beach, Park Or Yard
Whether you’re hitting the beach, the bush or your in-laws’ place, this holiday workout will keep you in shape. And it’ll be fun for the whole family!
This 30-Day Abs Challenge Strengthens And Sculpts Your Core In Only 5 Minutes A Day
It’s efficient *and* effective.
This Weighted Abs Workout Will Sculpt Your Stomach Like No Other
Celebrity fitness trainer Autumn Calabrese’s four-move weighted abs workout is designed to transform and sculpt your core in under 10 minutes.
This Home Leg Workout Requires Zero Equipment But It’ll Turn Your Lower Body Into Jelly
Good luck getting off the couch tomorrow! 😉
8 Easy Yoga Moves To Relieve Stress
These stress-busting moves are exactly what you need…
These Are The 7 Essential Strength Exercises For Runners
Want to up your running game? The secret isn’t just to run more. It’s time to hit the gym and unlock your hidden potential — and that elusive PB.
health
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?
Five Years After Breast Cancer, Amber Wright Is Stronger Than Ever
Amber Wright shares her 12-month fitness journey.
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recipes
5 Anti-Ageing Recipes That Help You Feel (And Stay) Younger
Eat yourself younger!
6 Ice Teas With A Little ‘Twist’
Is it cocktail ‘o clock yet?
Mocha Chia Pudding: The Healthy Meal-Prep Breakfast That Doubles as Dessert
This is the kind of meal-prep we can get excited about!
Move Over Overnight Oats! Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal Is the Breakfast You Need To Try Now
Cake for breakfast? Sign us up!
The Fibre-Packed, Healthy Mac & Cheese You’ll Actually Crave
Comfort food with a healthy twist.
Exactly How To Make Non-Soggy Salad In A Jar For Lunch
Working towards deadlines and lacking lunch inspiration? Try this delicious, nutritious, easy-to-pack meal.
beauty
» skincare
“I Finally Tried A Cool Peel – Here’s Why I’d Choose It Over A Chemical Peel”
My skin score? A glowing 10/10
Why Cleansing Is The Basis Of Beautiful Skin
Choose wisely – and be consistent.
Beauty Biohacking: Five Practices A Pro Swears By
Toni Carroll gives her hot take on beauty biohacking.
Confidence Starts With Comfortable, Healthy Skin
Plus, win a ME45 experience!
» make-up
Exactly How You Should Be Cleaning Your Make-Up Brushes, According To A Make-Up Artist
Somewhere between calling your long distance bestie more often and decluttering your wardrobe lies the vital task of washing your make-up brushes.
Festive Make-Up Ideas To Upgrade Your Glam
‘Tis the season to zhuzh up your make-up game!
Sweat And Humidity Are No Match For These 12 Waterproof Foundations
If you’re looking for a foundation that can take you from swimming to sundowners, waterproof foundations are for you…
Top 5 Smudge-Proof Mascaras That’ll Last From AM To PM
Sweat, tears, even showers – nothing will get these babies running. Best part? These smudge-proof party-ready mascaras will last from morning to night…
» hair
7 Brilliant Ways To Protect Your Hair And Scalp From Sun Damage
Sun protection for hair and scalp can help prevent skin cancer on your scalp and protect your hair colour from sun damage.
How To Use Rosemary Oil To Grow Stronger, Healthier Hair, According to Experts
Some hair oils, like rosemary oil, even have therapeutic benefits, helping alleviate irritated scalp skin and reducing flaky dandruff. Basically, they’ll make your hair look healthier and stronger overall.
How To Take Care Of Relaxed Hair On Your Fitness Journey
Here’s how to take care of relaxed hair on your fitness journey – no need to quit one in favour of the other!
Everything You Need To Know About 3A Hair, According To Experts
If you’re curious to know if you fall under the 3A hair category, we spoke with two curly hair specialists to find out exactly what separates these curls from all the other types out there.
entertainment
my life in wellness
“PMS Symptoms Ruled My Life Till I Started Cycle Syncing”
No more painful periods here!
How Curiosity Led Mpoomy Ledwaba To A Fulfilling Career
The wellness entrepreneur, podcaster and author is still in awe of how her career turned out since dropping out of university in 2015.
4 Expert-Backed Tips For Stress Relief, Energy And Balance
Hint: Boundary Batching
5 Quotes About Confidence From Bontle Modiselle
Confidence didn’t always come naturally to multidisciplinary artist Bontle Modiselle, until she let go of the need to sound right and check in with others!
Here’s Exactly How To Become A Legit Morning Person
Can you train yourself to become a morning person? Or are you doomed to be a night owl forever?
How To Decentre Alcohol From Your Social Life
…while still keeping it as close to normal as possible.
latest
The Women’s Health South Africa Beauty Awards 2026 Submission Guidelines
Think your product has what it takes to earn our coveted WH Beauty Awards stamp? Here’s everything you need to know to get it on our radar for the WH Beauty Awards 2026. 2024 Winners 2025 Winners The Women’s Health South Africa Beauty Awards 2026 are officially open....
The Leggings Everyone’s Talking About
Not all leggings are created equal, and Duck Apparel’s Butter Motion Leggings are quickly setting a new standard. Designed for women who refuse to compromise, they combine performance, comfort and effortless versatility. Crafted from Duck Apparel’s signature...
Lowkey The Cutest Way To Level Up Your Mother’s Day Gifting
Finding a Mother’s Day gift that doesn’t feel like a last-minute dash through the pharmacy aisles is a perennial challenge. While the day is firmly about celebrating the woman who does it all, 2026 is the year we pivot from "clutter" to "connection". A gift basket...
Five Years After Breast Cancer, Amber Wright Is Stronger Than Ever
Five years ago, we shared Amber Wright’s story about being diagnosed with breast cancer at just 27. Her life was turned upside down in the blink of an eye, replaced by a whirlwind of clinical rooms and a fight for her future. Today, we’re catching up with a woman who...
5 Ingredient Sugar-Free Brownies That Actually Taste Good
Greek yoghurt has become one of the hardest-working staples in your fridge. From homemade bread to tzatziki, layered parfaits and yes, even brownies, it’s an easy way to add a hit of protein without overthinking it. And now, with the new Lancewood Fat Free Greek...
“I Live In Constant Pain – But Running Helps Me Cope”
For Nita, the ability to run over 10km on her crutches is a life-changing accomplishment that became the difference between dread and daring. Having been diagnosed with a debilitating condition that rendered her in constant pain, running with chronic pain offered...
11 Subtle Signs Of Diabetes You Should Never Ignore
Experts are sounding the alarm about type 2 diabetes in South Africa, as the complex disease has reached crisis levels in the country – and women are disproportionately affected. And yet, so many people are unsure about the actual diabetes symptoms in women. The...
5 Essential Items For A Walking Safari In South Africa
As we head into the winter months, hiking season starts calling. If you’ve got a walking safari lined up soon, you’re in for a proper day out. It’s wild, immersive and a little more demanding than you might expect, so your gear needs to keep up. If you’ve only got...
“I Felt Nothing”: Navigating The Silent Shame Of Maternal Numbness After Unthinkable Loss
At 29, Dominique Olivier’s life was torn apart in an instant. A car accident claimed her husband and toddler's lives, leaving her widowed and navigating the world with a five-week-old newborn. In her raw, deeply honest book, Dominique speaks to the things we’re often...
The Health Benefits Of Gardening
Never thought that spending some time getting your hands and knees dirty could improve your health? Well, perhaps it’s time to rethink why you should be spending more time with the ‘skin of the earth’. Why Is Gardening Good For You? Would you believe us if we said...
10 Gardening Tools Every Beginner Needs
You don’t need perfect timing or a full backyard to start a garden. A few good tools and a bit of know-how go a long way. And despite what you might think, autumn is actually a great time to begin – giving plants the chance to settle in before the warmer months....
Boiled Stoney, Raw Onions & One-Day Cures: Do Folk Flu Remedies Work?
TikTok, the cultural barometer of our time, has revealed many things: that you can, in fact, make your own cereal, that oil can clean your teeth, and now, that boiling Stoney can cure your cold in 30 minutes. Allegedly. Naturally, Women’s Health consulted experts to...
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