A ‘healthy glow’ shouldn’t give you sun damage. Bottle your tan; protect your skin.
Try This Prawn And Sweet Corn “Grits” Recipe For An Epically Simple Dinner
Dinner in 25 minutes! 🍤
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.
Step Into Stronger Sessions With Under Armour Sculpt Trainers
Made for women who lift, move and show up with intent.
workouts
This 13-Move Resistance Band Arm Workout Is The Ultimate Upper-Body Sculptor
Your biceps will be quaking by the end.
The Best Strength Exercises For Female Runners To Prevent Injury, According To Studies
According to studies, these are the best strength exercises for runners to build muscle and prevent injury.
Which Is Better: Yoga or Pilates?
Here’s how to decide between the two most popular low-impact modalities, depending on your goals.
Basic Core Exercises Aren’t Enough – Add These Rotational Moves To Your Workout Now
You need to train your core in all directions. 🔥
Be All The Couple’s Goals With This Partner Workout
Couples who sweat together, stay together.
How To Create A Sweaty But Accessible High-Intensity Low-Impact Workout
If your weekdays were spent watching That’s So Raven, we see a high-intensity, low-impact workout in your future. Here’s why HILIT is all the rage.
health
The Risks of Tanning (And Yes, We Mean Sun Exposure Too)
A ‘healthy glow’ shouldn’t give you sun damage. Bottle your tan; protect your skin.
How Healthy Is Your Pee? Take This 10-Second Test To Find Out
It’s World Toilet Day – and you can tell a lot about your health by simply scrutinising your next piddle! So, how healthy is your pee?
Five Years After Breast Cancer, Amber Wright Is Stronger Than Ever
Amber Wright shares her 12-month fitness journey.
11 Subtle Signs Of Diabetes You Should Never Ignore
It’s the #1 cause of death in SA – and disproportionately affects women more than men.
“I Felt Nothing”: Navigating The Silent Shame Of Maternal Numbness After Unthinkable Loss
After a tragic accident left her widowed with a newborn, Dominique felt only “nothingness.”
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recipes
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…
The High-Protein Shake That Helps Keep You Fuller For Longer
It actually tastes like a strawberry milkshake!
The Most Decadent Chocolate Cookies You Can Make – And They’re Sugar-Free
These chewy (almost brownie-like) dark chocolate cookies will actually boost your energy without that post sugar-high crash.
beauty
» skincare
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.
The Best Way To Shave Your Bikini Line Without Getting Ingrowns Everywhere
Do not avoid shaving cream, whatever you do.
» make-up
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 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.
Nomzamo Mbatha’s Haircare Routine Is Here – And It’s Surprisingly Simple
The actress, humanitarian and executive producer – also our July/August 2025 cover star – was recently announced as South Africa’s first-ever Creme of Nature ambassador.
entertainment
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
Prepare to have your entire routine transformed. ✨
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The Risks of Tanning (And Yes, We Mean Sun Exposure Too)
Whether you’re trying to tan or not, the South African sun has decided for you. It’s been hot – relentlessly so – and lately it feels like everyone’s getting a little sun-kissed by default. A quick coffee run, a lunch break, sitting in traffic… suddenly there are tan...
Try This Prawn And Sweet Corn “Grits” Recipe For An Epically Simple Dinner
This prawn and sweet corn recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, while still bringing all the cosy, hearty energy you want from a winter dinner. It’s warm, filling and packed with protein, with sweet corn, smoky bacon and prawns making every bite ridiculously good....
These 9 Stylist-Approved Tricks Instantly Make Thin Hair Look Fuller
Some things in life are simply unavoidable – among them getting older. And with age, it becomes increasingly likely that women will experience some degree of hair thinning. In fact, while many associate hair loss with men, it’s a significant reality for South African...
Step Into Stronger Sessions With Under Armour Sculpt Trainers
We’ve officially graduated from the cardio corner. If you’re looking for us these days, you’ll find us dominating the squat rack or powering through a WOD at the local CrossFit box. Be gone, #ShyGirlWorkouts! Naturally, this new way of training doesn't work with the...
Peptide Stacking Is Everywhere – But Is It Safe?
Promising everything from improved recovery to healthier hair, peptides have become the latest wellness buzzword on everyone's lips. The latest fixation? Peptide "stacking" – a practice once confined to elite biohackers and longevity clinics, now filtering down to...
Is There Actually A Best Exercise Plan For Fat Loss? A PT Explains
Search “best exercise for fat loss” and be prepared for confusion and overwhelm: incline walking! Strength training! Pilates! Fasted cardio! Take your pick. So which one should we be trying? The question, contemplated since the dawn of obesity, has no simple answer,...
Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K Cancelled Due to Severe Weather Warning
The 2026 Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10KM has officially been cancelled following severe weather warnings ahead of Sunday’s scheduled race. Organisers confirmed on Friday that the decision was made in consultation with the City of Cape Town, local authorities,...
The Women’s Health South Africa Beauty Awards 2026 Submission Guidelines
Think your product has what it takes to earn our coveted WH Beauty Awards stamp? Here’s everything you need to know to get it on our radar for the WH Beauty Awards 2026. 2024 Winners 2025 Winners The Women’s Health South Africa Beauty Awards 2026 are officially open....
The Leggings Everyone’s Talking About
Not all leggings are created equal, and Duck Apparel’s Butter Motion Leggings are quickly setting a new standard. Designed for women who refuse to compromise, they combine performance, comfort and effortless versatility. Crafted from Duck Apparel’s signature...
Lowkey The Cutest Way To Level Up Your Mother’s Day Gifting
Finding a Mother’s Day gift that doesn’t feel like a last-minute dash through the pharmacy aisles is a perennial challenge. While the day is firmly about celebrating the woman who does it all, 2026 is the year we pivot from "clutter" to "connection". A gift basket...
Five Years After Breast Cancer, Amber Wright Is Stronger Than Ever
Five years ago, we shared Amber Wright’s story about being diagnosed with breast cancer at just 27. Her life was turned upside down in the blink of an eye, replaced by a whirlwind of clinical rooms and a fight for her future. Today, we’re catching up with a woman who...
5 Ingredient Sugar-Free Brownies That Actually Taste Good
Greek yoghurt has become one of the hardest-working staples in your fridge. From homemade bread to tzatziki, layered parfaits and yes, even brownies, it’s an easy way to add a hit of protein without overthinking it. And now, with the new Lancewood Fat Free Greek...
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