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BACK TO THE PRESENT

WISH YOU HAD A TIME MACHINE TO WHISK YOU TO… EARLIER TODAY? CONSTANTLY FEELING UP AGAINST THE CLOCK HAS BECOME NOTHING SHORT OF A PSYCHOLOGICAL EPIDEMIC. RECLAIM YOUR JOY AND LIVE IN THE NOW-ISH WITH THIS WISDOM

The Evolution Of Jessica Alba

The actor-turned entrepreneur-turned executive producer talks big business, facing her vulnerabilities and smashing self-doubt

The Big Disconnect

Loneliness can mess with your sleep and shorten your life. Luckily, bolstering your social network and feeling better is totally possible. Let’s come together, right now

Turn Up The Heat

CONSIDER THIS YOUR BLUEPRINT FOR BUILDING A HOTTER, STRONGER BODY – FAST

Cult Of The Coach

It’s the billion-dollar industry that promises to transform the lives of its clients. But is life coaching a legitimate tool for personal development or the emperor’s new clothes of psychological well-being? WH demystifies the trend

What's The Alternative

Curiosity, stellar marketing and mistrust of mainstream medicine are leading more women to weave complementary medicine into their health regimen. But what works – and what’s just an illusion – is complicated to sort out. Until now!

Blitz This

Blitz Juices and smoothies sit under a slight health halo, but they can have hidden traps that threaten your waistline. WH shows you how to avoid them and max the nutrition in your blends

Room To Breathe

Tweaking your inhalations and exhalations can shift your health in major ways (yes, it’s really that easy!

The Marciel Effect

Sinead Martin Sits Down With This Powerhouse Woman For A Lesson In Healthy Living, For Mind, Body And Soul

Meet Your New Personal Trainer

She just happens to live on your phone, laptop or, er, mirror…? Learn to navigate the ever-expanding world of digital fitness

Too Anxious To Orgasm?

Performance anxiety is something that only happens to people with penises, right? Incorrect. It’s about time you stopped putting the blocks on getting your rocks off

Happily Ever After

For many, true contentment feels as unattainable as a storybook ending. But science shows it’s possible for anyone – even you – to find more bliss. All you have to do is flip the script, using these new life-enhancing rules

The Strength In Our Scars

Definitions of the word scar say it’s synonymous with blemish and flaw. We call BS. At WH, we think the body’s ability to rebuild itself, and the marks left behind, are both badass and beautiful. No matter where they fall or where they come from, scars are a testament to power and survival – something to wear with pride. Every scar tells a story. Here, four warriors share theirs...

How To Heal The Turmoil Behind The Smile

In the photos they post, at dinner parties with friends and during work, they smile. But inside, millions of women are struggling and too many of them don’t seek help until it’s too late. Women’s Health explores the epidemic – and the critical steps women can take to lose the façade, heal the turmoil and finally feel whole again

Change Your Workout And Blast Your Fitness!

When it comes to fear, you have one of two choices: you can let it rule you or you can let it liberate you. This time, we chose to be the leaders of our own journeys by facing our biggest fitness fears. Here’s how it went and how you can do the same

Get All Your Summer Dinner Part Inspo From Chef Tjaart Walraven

Summer is on the horizon and those hosting fingers are starting to get itchy! Here, we share recipes from one of our fave local foodie celebs, Chef Tjaart. These dishes will have guests “oohing” and “aahing” and asking for more

What Is The Keto Diet, Exactly?

In the keto diet world, there are two types of people: those who are all for the high-fat lifestyle and those who, well, aren’t. Halle Berry, for example, is clearly a proponent – as are “Mama June” Shannon and Jenna Jameson. Jameson, for example, credits the keto diet with her more than 40kg post-partum weight loss, while Berry swears that it helps her maintain her health (she has type2 diabetes). But, like any super-polarising trend, the keto diet isn’t universally loved: entrepreneur Tamra Judge, who was on the keto diet for about a month, recently quit, saying it “doesn’t do anything” and made her feel sick (#ketofluproblems). Amidst all the positive and negative reviews, though, you may still be a little hazy on the details of the keto diet – like what it is, how it works and exactly how much butter and cheese you get to eat. Don’t worry, I got you.

Connie Ferguson At 49 And The Abs That Broke The Internet!

There are certain facts about Connie Ferguson that can't be ignored: she’s a media powerhouse. She’s been SA’s go-to prime-time TV actor since the 90s. And it feels like she’s barely aged a day. And on top of all the boss credentials she’s garnered, she’s got the world’s best abs. Talk about #bodygoals

Your 2019 Beauty Forecast

We’ve Seen The Future And It’s Looking Pretty Good For making You Look, well, Pretty Good. These are The Groundbreaking Formulas and Powerhouse Ingredients That deliver Real, Proven results and The Experts’ Take on how You’ll Be Using Them.

Neck On The Line

The Thyroid Rests Neatly Above A Woman’s Collarbone. But When It Goes Haywire, It Can Destroy Every Fibre Of Our Being, From Our Weight To Our Mental Health. So How Come So Many Women Want A Diagnosis? And Why Are Doctors At Each Other’s Throats About How To Treat The Condition? Wh Investigates.

Find Your Way – And Your Why

It’s way too easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind and miss the forest for the trees. What you need is a dose of ikigai – an ancient Japanese concept, now having a modern moment, that just might help you find your true direction.

Strong To The Core

The pursuit of flat abs is a noble one. But is a six-pack the best marker of fitness? WH explains what it really means to have a rock-solid middle.

Super Zoe

Going from blockbuster movie star to #momlife in the same day doesn't faze Zoe Saldana. The busy actress shares what inspires and strengthens her – and we are Here. For. It.

The 100 Women Changing Wellness

In the past year, Elana has garnered a hot new radio gig at Jacaranda FM, moved her family from Cape Town to Jozi, taken part in a TV series, Fynskrif, and run her first 10km in just over an hour.

Gym-To-Bar Braids

There’s Nothing Like A Good Plait (Or Two) To Navigate You Through A Gym Session And Onto The Office Party Via A Full Day At Your Desk. If You’re Not Used To Rocking The Braids, Here’s Some Hairtight Hair Inspo

Travel On The Cheap

Prepare for landing... A pretty awesome deal! Here, the ultimate hacks to save more on your next holiday

Free Spirit

Getting naked means more to Jenna Dewan than posing nude. The actress, dancer, mother and wellness warrior bares all when it comes to her public split, protective parenting and positive outlook on her new life.

Think Your Way Out The Door

Waiting around for motivation to kick in can be a losing battle. But that’s not the best strategy anyway! Good news: finding time for a sweat sesh (even when you’re not feeling it) is easier than you think

You Can Do This... Gymnastics

Not only is it the best part of the Olympics; gymnastics-style training is something you can add to your workout now for body sculpting benefits that are so much more exciting than a medal. World champion gymnast Bianca Zoonekynd shows you how

Under The Hood

Torque, diff lock, ABS... Car jargon sounds like a different language to some. Expert, Juliet McGuire translates some of the most commonly used motoring terms and gives us a peek at the new BMW i8 Roadster.