How to increase VO2 max for women looks different to men’s – and the way to improve your cardio fitness level depends on your anatomy, too. Here’s how.
Find Your Perfect Fragrance Match For The Season
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5 Anti-Ageing Recipes That Help You Feel (And Stay) Younger
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How To Use A Gua Sha Stone To Smooth And Sculpt Skin, According To Dermatologists
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Soothe Your PMS Symptoms With This 15-Minute Yoga Workout
PMS can put a damper on your day. Regular yoga practice can significantly ease symptoms of PMS. Use this workout to kick those cramps to the curb.
This 9-Minute Yoga Routine Will Help You Ditch Lower-Back Pain
If there’s one thing that can make you uncomfortable all day, it’s dealing with lower-back tension.
This Move Will Tone Your Butt And Sculpt Your Arms All At Once
Sure, you want to work your arms and get a toned butt. While you can do exercises that target each area individually, there’s one move that’ll work both.
Tone Your Body With This Explosive 15-Minute Slam Ball Workout
They may be bulky and awkward-looking, but those soft, old school medicine balls actually have some surprising benefits. Use them in your next workout.
This 9-Minute Core Routine Will Leave Your Abs Quivering — And Toned
Abs are a tricky thing. You know you want them, but figuring out the right moves to get you there can be tough and time-consuming.
Here’s EXACTLY How To Have A ‘Coregasm’
Ever heard of a surprise O during an abs workout? Turns out, the coregasm is not a myth. Add these six moves to your workout for exercise with benefits!
health
Is There A Way To Really Outsmart Your Flu? Experts Weigh In
While there isn’t a straightforward answer to this question, there are ways to stay ahead of the curve where flu management is concerned.
13 Next-Gen Biohacks Every Wellness Girl Should Know
We rounded up the smartest, science-backed next-gen biohacks women are loving right now – plus what the experts really think.
7 Best Brain-Boosting Supplements For Improved Memory, Concentration And Mood
These brain-boosting supplements have been studied for their ability to boost memory, concentration and mood.
How Katleho Tsoku Turned Her Grief Into A Platform That Helps Women Nurture Joy
While on a quest to find joy after a significant loss, entrepreneur Katleho Tsoku found her answer in creating a hosting platform that fosters a sense of community among women.
Your Cardio Age Could Predict How Long You’ll Live – Here’s How To Measure It
“Cardio age offers a more actionable, real-time measure of longevity risk.”
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recipes
This Mediterranean Baby Spinach Salad Is Packed With Vitamins
Looking for the perfect dish for those outdoor summer dinners? Well, look no further. This baby spinach salad is both refreshing and filling.
Upgrade Your Breakfast With This Easy Green Omelette
This quick green omelette is super-charged with greens like kale, spinach, avocado and herbs so that you can get a healthy boost for your day ahead.
You Have To Try This Tasty Summer Leafless Salad
No salad dressing? No lettuce leaves? No problem! Make this juicy-sweet leafless salad, which uses the natural sugars in nectarines for flavour.
Low-Carb Salmon, Avocado And Tomato Breakfast Egg Wrap
Ditch the usual carb-fest and make yourself an egg wrap instead. The payoff? Lots of protein and healthy fat thanks to avocado and salmon.
4 Healthy Vegan Dinner Recipes Worth Making
Vegan fare is often – incorrectly – perceived as being ‘rabbit food’. These vegan dinner recipes prove that plant-powered meals can be damn tasty, too.
Satisfy Your Salty-Sweet Cravings With Salted Caramel Fudge
So much healthier than the store-bought, sugar- and preservative-laden stuff, this salted caramel fudge is all about healthy fats.
beauty
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J-Beauty — Is This The New K-Beauty Regime You Should Try?
J-beauty is a trend that is on everybody’s lips. But f you’re still finding your way around K-beauty – here’s the breakdown of what both entail.
“I Found A Skincare Routine That Works After Years Of Getting It Totally Wrong”
Have you ever felt like your skincare routine is just not doing the things? Me too… I’ve been winging it almost all my life. Well, until now…
“I Stopped Washing My Face — And It Looks So Good”
I’ve always been obsessed with skincare. But lately, face wash has sort of… slipped my mind. And my skin hasn’t been happier.
These 4 Products Will Instantly Transform Your Dry, Callused Winter Feet
How many times do we pamper our feet? Our guess… Not a lot. That’s why we have gathered a few must-haves to make your me time with your walkies a fun one.
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Why BIRKENSTOCK Has Stood The Test Of Time
In celebration of 250 years of shoemaking tradition BIRKENSTOCK presents the Art & Sole concept store, a 280 square metre space with a double-volume ceiling, located at 44 on Stanley, the heartbeat of Johannesburg’s creative community. Designed as an experiential...
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Once upon a time, advent calendars were just for candy – and you picked from the same bags hung on the wall every year. Now, we’re unwrapping deluxe products in December (or unboxing in October), including candles, wine, and more. The 2024 beauty advent calendars take...
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5 Ways AI Healthcare is Changing Everything
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30 Best Fitness Gifts Under R500 Your Active BFF Will Love
The cool thing about buying fitness-themed gifts? They keep on giving! Yup, your person will be elated when they unwrap their fitness tool or gear – but just wait until they've used it to hit their goal. Repeated joy! The best part? These fitness gifts under R500 come...
How To Take The Fear Out Of Putting Together A Will
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You know exactly the kind of woman I’m talking about. Her Instagram feed is a rolling gallery of landscapes, wildflowers, sunrises and snapshots from her latest trip. She’s the group’s ‘wild child’ and if she’s not outdoors already, she’s probably planning her next...
4 Pretty Gross Skin Problems You Can Pick Up At The Gym
Yoga mats. Shower floors. Dumbbells. You could be exposing your skin to a host of germs while you're going for #gains (Eeeeeew!). Here, dermatologist Dr Dagmar Whitaker gives the low-down on how to treat the common skin problems you can pick up at the gym. Warts...
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As a woman who writes for a publication that routinely encourages striving for health, I’m ashamed to admit that I vape. It’s a habit I picked up years ago in China, where every second person walked around with a vape around their neck (the country has since...
When Menopause Impacts Your Productivity
Menopause in Africa: Still a taboo topic despite its impact in the workplace Maria Gomez Mojica, Mental Health and Well-being Consultant, Europe & Africa Region and Dr Irene Lai, Medical Director, International SOS says menopause, and the preceding perimenopause,...
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