It depends on a few variables.
The Best Leggings For Every Workout In 2026, Tested And Reviewed
You should have one (or one for every day) of the hardest-working workout essentials
Can You Support Bone Density Through Diet?
There’s more to it than just upping your dairy intake. 🍳
South African Prof Liesl Zühlke Wins Global L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award
Prof Liesl Zühlke’s work revolves around improving care for children with heart conditions, particularly rheumatic heart disease (RHD).
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Do Women Need To Do Different Workouts In Perimenopause?
It depends on a few variables.
Feeling Frazzled? Use These Quick Yoga Poses To Beat Burnout & Biohack Your Brain Chemicals
Feel better, now.
Elsa Pataky Uses The Norwegian 4×4 Method To Maintain Peak Fitness – This Is Why It’s So Effective
The technique is seen as the gold standard for aerobic health
Are Your Workouts Hurting You? These 4 Essential Moves Can Help
This common mistake could be ruining your fitness progress, but this home stability workout can fix it.
Is It Possible To Work Out At Night Without Sacrificing Sleep?
Is an evening workout on par with a 4pm coffee?
This 13-Move Resistance Band Arm Workout Is The Ultimate Upper-Body Sculptor
Your biceps will be quaking by the end.
health
Why A Wardrobe Refresh May Actually Be Good For Your Health – According To Psychologists
Consider this a sign to invest in yourself 🫰
PCOS Is Getting A Rebrand – And It Makes A Big Difference, Experts Say
The new change will hopefully lead to faster diagnosis and increased research.
These Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms Mean You May Need A Doc, Now
Vitamin D deficiency in South Africa is widespread – and most common among women.
Nervous System Regulation: 5 Calming Practices To Relax – Without Meditation
Burnout, brain fog, constant anxiety? Your nervous system might be crying out for help.
10 Ways You Can Actually Lower Your Cholesterol Without Medication
Too young to worry about cholesterol? Don’t be so sure…
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3 Comforting Soups That’ll Boost Your Immune System
Cold weather begs for warm, steamy dishes and these soups will give you enough variety in texture and flavour so you don’t feel bored.
A Showstopping Chicken Pie Recipe That Will Impress Everyone At The Dinner Club
Rich, delectable and even better with a glass of FAT bastard Chardonnay.
Try This Prawn And Sweet Corn “Grits” Recipe For An Epically Simple Dinner
Dinner in 25 minutes! 🍤
5 Ingredient Sugar-Free Brownies That Actually Taste Good
Plus, everything you need to know about the new Lancewood Fat Free Greek Delight® Yoghurt.
A 30-Minute Chicken Recipe You Can Make In The Air Fryer Or Oven
This is how you do dinner in 30.
3 Homemade Gourmet Burger Recipes That’ll Change Your Life
So much healthier than the drive-thru…
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» skincare
How NIVEA Helped Women Stay Fresh and Confident at HYROX Johannesburg
A space where athletes and spectators could refresh, recover and recharge.
These 5 Surprising Make-up Habits Can Worsen Your Skin Health
For one, sleeping in your make-up is a huge no-no.
The 9 Best Editor-Approved Sunscreens In South Africa – They’re Actually Really Good
The search for the perfect sunscreen ends here!
Nivea Drops Three New Micellar Waters For Every Skin Need
These three innovations redefine cleansing as a purposeful, sensorial moment that elevates the entire skincare experience.
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Top 16 Bronzers And Highlighters For That Sunkissed Glow
Sunkissed with a touch of 24-karat energy.
The Vitamin-C Lip Gloss We’re Keeping On Hand All Season
Plus, it comes in three gorg shades!
The Best Types Of Mascara Brushes For Next-Level Lashes
Find your perfect pick for bold, fluttery, eye-opening lashes.
Best Moisturising Lipsticks For That Plumped Look
Pucker up, because your pout has just found some pretty good moisturising lipsticks info.
» hair
These Grey Hair Myths Might Actually Harm Your Hair – South African Hair Specialists Explain
Can believing grey hair myths make everything worse? We tapped experts for answers to common grey hair myths.
These 9 Stylist-Approved Tricks Instantly Make Thin Hair Look Fuller
These strategies will provide gratification when you need your strands to look fuller… right now.
From R250 Curlers To High-Tech Splurges: The 13 Hair Tools The WH Team Swears By
The do-it-all hair heroes worth your money.
The Best Way To Use Sea Salt Spray On Short Or Long Hair
Summer has officially entered the chat and she’s bringing that effortlessly tousled, beachy look with her.
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my life in wellness
Five Years After Breast Cancer, Amber Wright Is Stronger Than Ever
Amber Wright shares her 12-month fitness journey.
The Health Benefits Of Gardening
Time to go green.
5 Doctor-Approved Strategies To Finally Cope With Year-End Burnout
Year-end burnout can feel like a slow, painful crawl to mid-December. But there are smart ways to cope and finish strong. Here’s how.
17 Wellness Journals To Kickstart Your Year
If being more present, more of a go-getter or hitting certain goals is your new year MO, try these wellness journals to harness your energy.
How I Rebuilt My Life – And My Strength – After Divorce
Suzanne is living proof of what’s possible when you decide to rewrite your story and become your own hero.
How Megan Pietersen Turned Her Passion For Wellness Into The Noa & Co Brand
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Do Women Need To Do Different Workouts In Perimenopause?
With perimenopause comes an influx of not-so-fun symptoms, such as irregular periods, hot flashes, lethargy and brain fog. And if you've noticed those symptoms taking a toll on how you're performing in your workouts, you might be wondering whether your fitness routine...
The Best Leggings For Every Workout In 2026, Tested And Reviewed
Get this: being fit and wearing activewear have moved beyond the niche; they’re now a huge part of how we live and dress. According to McKinsey’s 2025 Sporting Goods report, “sport has become an increasingly potent vehicle for self-expression,” with 48% of respondents...
Can You Support Bone Density Through Diet?
It’s no secret that diet is key to maintaining a healthy heart, brain and muscles, but what about your bones? Does what you eat have an impact on bone density? The answer is a resounding yes – and there’s quite a bit more to it than drinking milk. While you might...
South African Prof Liesl Zühlke Wins Global L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award
South Africa’s own Prof Liesl Zühlke has been named as the 2026 Laureate for Africa and the Arab States at the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards. The paediatric cardiologist, University of Cape Town professor, and Vice President of the South...
“The 3 TikTok Trends That Actually Changed My Routine For The Better”
Step inside the Wild West that is FitTok, and it’s easy to spend more time watching strangers sweat from your couch than it takes to lace up your sneakers and work out yourself. As a health and fitness journalist navigating that chaos, I’ve tried to cut through the...
Finally, A Raincoat That’s *Actually* Making Us Want To Go Out In The Rain
Adventure doesn’t stop when the rain starts – and neither should you. Duck Apparel is redefining outerwear with raincoats that combine fashion-forward design, technical performance and all-day comfort for women constantly on the move. Whether you’re chasing waterfalls...
Meet The Brands Powering Our Cover Stars In 2026
Big energy deserves big backing, and the brands behind this year’s Cover Search are going all out. From performance essentials to everyday upgrades, these are the products helping women train harder, recover smarter and feel more confident in their own skin. It’s time...
Is Your Heater Wrecking Your Skin? The Sleek Smart Radiator We’re Swapping Our Family Heirlooms For
When the temperature drops – and boy has it been dropping lately – our natural instinct is to hibernate. We reach for the decades-old gowns, brew endless cups of rooibos and look for any excuse to curl up under our favourite blankets. And while it’s comforting to know...
Feeling Frazzled? Use These Quick Yoga Poses To Beat Burnout & Biohack Your Brain Chemicals
Fact: South African women statistically report some of the highest burnout levels globally. Between deadlocked loadshedding schedules, endless work emails, and a racing mind, your nervous system is likely stuck in survival mode. But before you reach for another...
3 Comforting Soups That’ll Boost Your Immune System
Cold weather begs for warm, steamy dishes and these comforting soups will give you enough variety in texture and flavour so you don't feel bored. Also, you can whip up a couple and freeze them for work lunches. Score! Start with a good-quality chicken or vegetable...
Inside Vivari Hotel & Spa: The Luxury Oasis Shaping SA’s Medical Tourism Scene
South African medical tourism is growing in a highly specialised way. What was once the destination for safaris and surf has now become the go-to place for massages and metabolic resets alike. South Africa is growing in demand for medical procedures, including for IVF...
Elsa Pataky Uses The Norwegian 4×4 Method To Maintain Peak Fitness – This Is Why It’s So Effective
If you’re one of Elsa Pataky’s 6.1million Instagram followers, you’ll know she hits the gym hard. The 49-year-old Spanish model and actress regularly posts clips of her workouts on her feed – and right now, there’s one particular method she swears by: the Norwegian...
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