by Women's Health | Oct 18, 2024 | Relationships
In October 2017, I felt a small, hard mass sitting above my right breast. At first, I assumed it was a clogged milk duct from breastfeeding my 18-month-old son, Freddie. I tried hot showers and cold packs, but it didn’t go away. While I wasn’t overly concerned, I made...
by Women's Health | Oct 16, 2024 | Physical Health
Receiving an early-breast-cancer diagnosis can feel like a shock to your system, prompting a wave of emotions that can range from fear to sadness, and everything in between. While you’re trying to get your wits about you, know that what to do next is at the ready for...
by Women's Health | Apr 10, 2024 | Physical Health
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder of the gut-brain interaction. Before going on any extreme diets or cutting out major food groups, we spoke to dieticians about how to implement healthy eating and lifestyle changes to...
by Women's Health | Nov 13, 2023 | Physical Health
Per the Diabetes Atlas, over 40,000 people in South Africa suffer from diabetes. And, according to the Type 1 Diabetes Index, 39 healthy South African lives are lost due to the condition. What’s more, an estimated 100,000 people are undiagnosed, according to the...
by Women's Health | Oct 19, 2023 | Physical Health
It’s the end of the year and you might be feeling a bit run down — totes normal. But if your tiredness is accompanied by heart palpitations, shortness of breath and craving non-food items like baby powder or soil, it might be a sign of iron deficiency (ID)....
