Woman & Home

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Rebecca Betts, 49, from Kettering, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2016. Last November, she was told it had spread to her pelvis, spleen and stomach. She was given six months to live. A former auditor, Rebecca is married to Craig, 51. They have

Woman

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New research* shows that passive stretching could be your answer to protecting yourself against diseases such as stroke, diabetes and heart disease. It involves staying in one position for a set time, while a partner, piece of equipment or prop inten

Marie Claire Australia

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An IV drip can be intimidating at the best of times – the jumble of wires, mysterious liquids, bags, needles and tubes. Ella Casano, 13, who was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease at age seven, was particularly daunted by the equipment. “As I s

You South Africa

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In 2015 the singer revealed she’d been battling the condition for a year. “I had no idea a bug bite could do this,” said the Complicated singer, who believes she was bitten by a tick in 2014. “I was bedridden for five months.” The Zoolander star was

Woman & Home

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✢ Halve the risk of Alzheimer’s ✢ Increase alertness ✢ Alleviate depression and fatigue ✢ Lower the risk of heart disease ✢ Improve blood pressure by five points ✢ Tone your arms and shoulders ✢ Reduce the risk of bowel cancer by up to 50% ✢ Strength

that's life

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QI stubbed my toe a year ago and the nail went black and fell off. It has grown back but is now very thick and unsightly. Is this linked to the injury? Is there anything I can do to improve its appearance? A The most likely explanation for this is

Woman's Day

2 min. di lettura

Discovering a new skin bump or lump can be scary, and as we age we seem to get more of them. “Skin lumps tend to become more common after 50, brought on by age-related changes to the skin,” says dermatologist Dr Anne Howard. But while most are harm

that's life

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Eunice Waller, 92, was enjoying her morning toast. But, as carer Buki Krasniqi, 50, made her a cup of tea, she heard Eunice make a strange noise. ‘I heard her struggling. Then I saw her. Her face was completely blue,’ Buki told Ham&High. Realising E

WHO

1 min. di lettura

Thousands of lives would be saved if Australians manage to ‘flatten the curve’ and delay the spread of the virus. Population health analyst Drew Harris first revealed the graph, which illustrates the difference between a steep spike in infections in

You South Africa

4 min. di lettura

HE DOESN’T have many positive things to say about 2020. Like many people in show business, the pandemic robbed actor David Butler of work, and his income all but dried up. He was forced to move in with one of his daughters and become a dependant on

Tribune Content Agency Opinions

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Behold science, the sword and the shield of progressivism. Over the course of the pandemic (and before that, in debates over climate change, stem cells, etc.), liberals have insisted that we must listen to science and heed the scientists. It was a co

People

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When Hawaii Five-O star Daniel Dae Kim announced on Instagram on March 19 that he had tested positive for coronavirus, he showed his sense of humor hadn’t been affected. “It’s nice to be mentioned in the same breath as Tom Hanks and Idris Elba,” Kim,

New Idea

1 min. di lettura

• Fever • Hypothermia • Cough • Abdominal pain or distension • Dysuria (painful urination) • New onset confusion or decreased level of consciousness • Recent surgery or invasive procedure with cellulitis or wound infection • Line associated re

Woman's Weekly

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✢ Up to five cysts in a kidney is normal, without even knowing you have them, showing up as incidental findings on scans for other reasons. ✢ There are many variations in cyst patterns and, for most people, simple regular check-ups to monitor kidney

Men's Fitness South Africa

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Wearables are packed with tons of sensors that can track everything from skin temp and blood oxygen to steps taken and sleep quality. But what if they could actually tell us when we’re getting sick? Well, apparently they can — or, at least, soon will

Woman

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Insect bites and stings can be safely treated at home and will usually take between a few hours and a couple of days to clear up completely. First, clean the area well with warm soapy water or antiseptic solution. ‘Topical antihistamine cream can the

Grit

1 min. di lettura

We receive a lot of new books about dirt in the Grit office. They tell us how to improve soil with compost, how to dig out a pond, even how to build an earthen home. But the books I find most compelling have been written by people who believe dirt is

Weekend Argus Saturday

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AMID growing fears of a third wave of Covid-19 infections, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize yesterday said that his department did not know when the third wave could hit the country, but it remained a big risk. The Department of Health (DoH) also anno

that's life

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While they don’t look like much, chia seeds are incredibly nutritious. They are packed full of fibre, which is essential to healthy gut function, and absorb water to help keep you feeling full for longer. They are also high in antioxidants, can help

Woman's Weekly Living Series

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✤ See your doctor if your back pain doesn’t improve in a few weeks, stops you doing everyday activities or you struggle to cope with the pain. ✤ Get immediate medical advice if your back pain is accompanied by a fever, difficulty weeing, chest pain,

Outdoor Design

1 min. di lettura

When building a house or renovating an outdoor area, the two things people generally consider are looks and cost. If they’re your top two, you’re missing something vastly more important: safety. In today’s world of Building Codes and Standards, we im

Woman

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Joining a choir might not be top of your priorities list once isolation is done, but studies* have linked singing to an improvement in happiness and well-being, compared to simply listening to music. Researchers believe this is likely to be the resul

The Australian Women's Weekly

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Common symptoms are fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath and fatigue, though there may be none for up to 14 days. The disease ranges from mild to life threatening. Seek advice when you have any combination of the above symptoms or feel un

New Idea

1 min. di lettura

Fans and friends are in shock after former Home and Away star Johnny Ruffo revealed his brain cancer has returned. The 32-year-old actor and singer, who first found fame on The X Factor, thought he was cancer-free, but now admits he has “a huge bat

Woman's Day Magazine NZ

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With the world adapting to a new normal, it’s important to remain in charge of your health. If you have a serious ongoing condition like osteoporosis, a fall could cause a break and you may lose your independence. “I’ve learnt that osteoporosis, or

Saturday Star

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The Western Cape is expanding its Covid-19 testing criteria to allow anyone in the Cape Metro and rural areas showing symptoms of Covid-19 to get tested. ■

Harper's Bazaar Singapore

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Find everything you need here, from the hard facts of the disease to empowering testimonials from the women who’ve overcome it, support groups and ways to contribute to the fight. This gives an at-a-glance look at the risk factors for breast cancer a

Weekend Argus Saturday

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MOSHE Kgasoane will never forget the day he received the horrible news that his dad had passed away. Having battled cancer for a long time, his father Banza Kgasoane finally succumbed to the illness. “It was the most terrifying news. I was only 27 bu

Literary Hub

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Our bodies, our scars—psychic, emotional, physical—are evidence of a sickness that has been with us since before this country’s founding and, like a virus, morphs and transforms, constantly seeking new hosts to remain alive no matter whom it maims or

Woman

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Having a hot bath every day could lower your risk of stroke or heart attack, according to a new study*. Scientists discovered that a daily soak in the tub compared to bi-weekly or none at all, was associated with a 28% lower risk of cardiovascular di