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THERE ARE A LOT OF THINGS TO BE SAID ABOUT TAKKIES DINWIDDY
Women's Health South Africa

THERE ARE A LOT OF THINGS TO BE SAID ABOUT TAKKIES DINWIDDY

FITNESS INFLUENCER, CHOREOGRAPHER, PUMA AMBASSADOR, ENTREPRENEUR AND MOM OF TWO. BUT ONE THING THAT REMAINS CONSTANT? HER ABILITY TO INSPIRE OTHERS. SHE'S ENCOURAGED THOUSANDS OF WOMEN TO LOVE THEIR BODIES AS THEY ARE AND TO CARVE OUT A LIFE THAT'S TRULY THEIR OWN. GET A FILL OF HER HONEST TAKE ON FRESH STARTS, PIVOTING AND FINDING POWER IN THE DOWN MOMENTS...THEN SOAK IN THE INSPIRATION.

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8 mins  |
November - December 2023
Your Desire Style Is The Key To Hotter Foreplay
Women's Health South Africa

Your Desire Style Is The Key To Hotter Foreplay

To hotter sex in general, really.

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3 mins  |
November - December 2023
Help! How Do I Make A Budget...And Stick To It?
Women's Health South Africa

Help! How Do I Make A Budget...And Stick To It?

We all know culling your morning latte won't actually result in an overnight house deposit - but how do you get a grip on your finances, especially during the holiday season? We find out...

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4 mins  |
November - December 2023
Social Stamina
Women's Health South Africa

Social Stamina

How to optimise your networking needs, according to experts.

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6 mins  |
November - December 2023
Candice Lill
Women's Health South Africa

Candice Lill

Pro mountain biker Candice Lill tackles the hills with skill - and it's also taught her a lot about taking on the rough terrain of life.

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3 mins  |
November - December 2023
Drinking On The Jog
Women's Health South Africa

Drinking On The Jog

That alcohol and exercise don't mix will be news to no one who's ever performed a burpee on a hangover. But as a growing number of women give up alcohol in pursuit of a better PB, we ask, can you quit your way to fit? Words

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6 mins  |
November - December 2023
A Fruity Wonder
Women's Health South Africa

A Fruity Wonder

Hop on as we discover South Africa's road trip wonders with AI Fruit Water, the perfect travel companion - yep, we said it!

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2 mins  |
November - December 2023
A Cut Above The Rest
Women's Health South Africa

A Cut Above The Rest

Your upcoming salon visit for that lob (that's right, a long bob) could net you more than a trendy look. Sometimes your hairstylists can be your first line of defense against skin cancer, and we're here for it.

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3 mins  |
November - December 2023
Escape & Unwind
Women's Health South Africa

Escape & Unwind

Find peace and tranquillity at the Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton, where modern cuisine, luxury and the power of rest combine to create an oasis of calm.

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2 mins  |
November - December 2023
Future-Proof Your BODY
Women's Health South Africa

Future-Proof Your BODY

From your twenties to your sixties and beyond, consider this a catalogue of fitness fundamentals worth knowing to live strong, healthy and happy.

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7 mins  |
July - August 2023
WHAT Connie DID NEXT
Women's Health South Africa

WHAT Connie DID NEXT

CONNIE FERGUSON DEFINITELY NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION...THE LEGENDARY ACTRESS-CUMEXECUTIVE PRODUCER (AND MAMA WITH THE MOST ENVIABLE ABS) TALKS SKIPPING HER WAY TO FITNESS, NURTURING HER TWO PERSONAS AND MOVING ALONG WITH GRIEF.

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9 mins  |
July - August 2023
The Anti-Burnout Cookbook
Women's Health South Africa

The Anti-Burnout Cookbook

Whether you're overstretched, under-slept or just plain old emotionally exhausted, food is here to help and we're not just talking about the calorie-laden kind. Different nutrients affect how your body releases and stores energy: some will replenish your stock, others will pull the plug. With that in mind, leading nutrition consultant Rob Hobson selected the ingredients best suited to rebooting your body, then passed that list to a team of chefs to make your prescription more palatable. Got a lot on your plate this week? Then you'll want to add these, too!

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9 mins  |
July - August 2023
Show Your Support
Women's Health South Africa

Show Your Support

When someone you love is in the throes of fertility struggles, choosing the right words or actions is tough. To help, we gathered advice from professionals and women who've been there.

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5 mins  |
July - August 2023
Tap Into Your Inner Strength
Women's Health South Africa

Tap Into Your Inner Strength

Rah-rah self-esteem boosts are falling out of fashion. What's in: self-compassion - a more stable, sustainable way to feel confident. And it's a skill you can learn, practise and master!

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4 mins  |
July - August 2023
Can Fragrance Boost Your Brain?
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Can Fragrance Boost Your Brain?

A new raft of 'medi-scents' are being sold as the newest, quickest way to hack your mental health. WH investigates.

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4 mins  |
July - August 2023
Shelf Shifters
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Shelf Shifters

We've rounded up truly badass female-led beauty businesses to champion Women's Day (and every other day). Here are the changemakers that are reimagining the beauty industry.

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3 mins  |
July - August 2023
Beauty By Numbers
Women's Health South Africa

Beauty By Numbers

The latest skincare research is paving the way for a more prescriptive approach as you grow older. Consider this your guide to the ingredients to employ - and the ages to introduce them - to keep your skin looking and feeling healthy.

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5 mins  |
July - August 2023
Hard to Resist
Women's Health South Africa

Hard to Resist

This five-move, full-body workout will sculpt you from head to toe. (And you can do it anywhere!)

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2 mins  |
July - August 2023
Breathe Like A Pro
Women's Health South Africa

Breathe Like A Pro

Improving CO² tolerance can help you optimise physical and mental performance. Everything to know about this important number, ahead.

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2 mins  |
July - August 2023
Balancing Act
Women's Health South Africa

Balancing Act

Cortisol is infamous for being a major player in our stress response, but its role is wildly misunderstood. We'll explain, then teach you how to turn it into a tool for better wellbeing.

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3 mins  |
July - August 2023
Sleep Solutions That Work
Women's Health South Africa

Sleep Solutions That Work

Experts pinpointed the biggest obstacles to quality shut-eye: stress and an out-of-whack body clock. Oh, and the two go hand in hand. The good news is that you can recalibrate your rhythm and mend your mind with top mattresses, bedding, tech and more. Snooze button, you're fired.

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5 mins  |
July - August 2023
THE SOCIAL MEDIA MIRROR
Women's Health South Africa

THE SOCIAL MEDIA MIRROR

TIKTOK AND INSTAGRAM VIDEOS ARE LEADING MORE WOMEN TO SELFDIAGNOSE WITH FORMS OF NEURODIVERSITY SUCH AS ADHD AND AUTISM. BUT EXPERTS ARE WARY OF NUANCELACKING MENTAL HEALTH CONTENT MADE FOR VIEWS. WH REFLECTS ON THIS GROWING ISSUE.

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7 mins  |
May - June 2023
RUNNING the RESTART
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RUNNING the RESTART

An object in motion stays in motion, right? When you take a pavement hiatus - whatever your reason getting back into it is as much a mind game as a physical feat. This expert advice will help you overcome any psychological hurdle and reignite your passion with more fire than before.

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6 mins  |
May - June 2023
INFINITE POSSIBILITIES
Women's Health South Africa

INFINITE POSSIBILITIES

P!nk was never one to shy away from a challenge (you've seen her aerial acrobatics), and she's continuing to find new ways to push herself. At 43, she feels stronger than ever and is getting ready to embark on a brand-new tour. Warning: Her nothing-is-off-limits attitude may inspire you to try a daring feat.

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8 mins  |
May - June 2023
Craft The Life You (Truly) Want
Women's Health South Africa

Craft The Life You (Truly) Want

You may think purpose is a destination, but psych experts say it's more of a journey - and you have to reshape it over and over. Not sure where to start? Follow these steps.

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5 mins  |
May - June 2023
Are You Overthinking It
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Are You Overthinking It

From what to have for lunch and which colour to paint your bedroom to the side-eye you're 99% certain your boss gave you, overthinking is an epidemic and it's harming your health goals. Here's how to think your way out of it.

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6 mins  |
May - June 2023
The Beauty of Bacteria
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The Beauty of Bacteria

What do kimchi, kombucha and hyaluronic acid have in common? Fermentation-a process that brings powerful perks.

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2 mins  |
May - June 2023
POWER PIVOTS
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POWER PIVOTS

Netball players, unite! These tips from the pros will take your game from social to smugly victorious.

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2 mins  |
May - June 2023
Are You Seeing Comfortably?
Women's Health South Africa

Are You Seeing Comfortably?

If there's a silver lining to our digital-first lives, it's that it's opened our eyes to the health of our corneas. Here, ophthalmologist Dr Jerry Tsong reveals how he keeps his retinas in fine fettle.

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2 mins  |
May - June 2023
Building Conscious Eating Habits
Women's Health South Africa

Building Conscious Eating Habits

Improve your health, and be intentional about your wellness, by making the most of every bite.

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2 mins  |
May - June 2023