5 Steps to Take When Your Healthcare Provider Won’t Listen to You
It happens time and time again. Women are told their health concerns are “nothing to worry about” for one reason or another. It’s just part...
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Boxing Training With Connie Ferguson
Two-time South African and international boxing champion Xolisani ‘Nomeva’ Ndongeni, also Connie Ferguson’s boxing trainer of five years, meets our cover star twice or thrice...
Early Screening for Lung Cancer Can Be a Lifesaver
Dusty Donaldson had a “tickle” in her throat and a mildly swollen lymph node in her neck. Her symptoms were initially dismissed by her doctor,...
Anthropologist, Poet And Author Lebohang Masango On Exploring Paths Less Travelled
Despite her mother being anxious about what career prospects this rare path would open for her, Lebohang allowed passion to trump fear. “I’ve always been...
Walking For Weight Loss: Does It Work? Plus, 9 Tips To Get You There
Sure, cardio, HIIT classes and extra-sweaty cycling sessions are pretty much known for helping you scorch calories and drop kilos…but honestly, can a girl ever just slow TF down?...
Women’s Health Concerns Are Not Always Taken Seriously — and It’s Even Worse for Women of Color
Christine Topham nearly died while giving birth when she was 33 years old. She needed an emergency hysterectomy, but her healthcare provider (HCP) never fully...
Why Are More Women Being Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer Later?
A growing number of American women are overdue for their recommended cervical cancer screenings, a statistic healthcare providers (HCPs) worry could be one reason behind...
Maximise Your Runs With These Tips From The Pros
Running, while being a go-to workout for scores of women, can be a tough sport to tackle. There’s the question of how to plan your...
Use These Tips To Get MUCH More Out Of Your Skipping Workout
Tone your legs, burn kilojoules, up your fitness and improve your coordination with one simple tool you can use in your garden. Here, how to...
Fast Facts: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Across Your Lifespan
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders in women, affecting up to 1 in 10 women during their reproductive years....