by Women's Health | Feb 20, 2023 | Physical Health
For some, IIrritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a chronic disorder that characterises daily living. For others, it is a periodically unwelcome visitor. IBS affects 15 to 20% of the general population and is a complex disorder without definitive answers. Defining IBS...
by Michelle October | Feb 15, 2023 | Mental Health
In South Africa, between 21 and 47% of women experience depression during pregnancy. The global average? 12%. This means South African women are at higher risk during a crucial period of their lives. Depression during pregnancy can also often continue well into...
by Women's Health | Feb 15, 2023 | Weight Loss
Before, we thought that sleep deprivation and weight gain weren’t related. But research in recent years has shown that not only are they linked, but getting too few zzz’s can have a major impact on an expanding waistline. In a study by the University...
by Women's Health | Feb 6, 2023 | Sexual Health
You might think you know everything about keeping your lady parts in tip-top shape, but you could be wrong. From douching to ditching your annual exam, there are tonnes of common misconceptions about what you should do to maintain a...
by Women's Health | Feb 2, 2023 | Sexual Health
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common, but the types of STI testing you need may vary by your risk factors. Find out what’s recommended for you… If you’re sexually active, particularly with multiple partners, you’ve probably heard...
