by Women's Health | Feb 8, 2019 | Health
“It felt like I was living in a body that wasn’t mine.” During her mid-twenties, Kaitlyn Hoever felt increasingly depressed and exhausted. “I didn’t want to see my friends or return their texts,” recalls the now-31-year-old entrepreneur. She was gaining weight even...
by Women's Health | Feb 4, 2019 | Health
If you were to rank the worst possible places to have an itch, I’m pretty sure an itchy vagina would be right up there in the top three. It’s not exactly the most convenient itch to scratch and it can leave you feeling like you’ve legit got ants in...
by Women's Health | Feb 4, 2019 | Health
From a young age I have been exposed to the reality of cancer. My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 31. At the same time, my grandmother was undergoing treatment in her mid-50s. My maternal family has a history of four generations of a genetic predisposition...
by Women's Health | Jan 4, 2019 | Health
Certain factors can up your chances for hypothyroidism. If you experience symptoms (tired, grumpy, overweight) and any of the below hypothyroidism risk factors apply, talk to your doc about testing your thyroid levels… A family history Having a first-degree...
by Women's Health | Dec 5, 2018 | Health
The HIV vaccine is currently being trialled in a programme called “Imbokodo” (meaning “rock” in Zulu) from the saying “You strike a woman, you strike a rock” and is backed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The vaccine is...
