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If you’ve ever had problems falling (or staying) asleep, you’re likely familiar with using melatonin — a.k.a., the supplement form of your body’s sleep hormone — to help you doze off. But here’s something you might not know: There’s actually *another* supplement out there that could also help you get some sleep — in fact, […] More
No one necessarily wants to discover any kind of rash, bump, redness, itching, or swelling around their vagina — but if you do, it’s normal to feel concerned. I mean, it’s a sensitive area, to say the least, and dealing with discomfort down there isn’t fun. But there’s no need to panic if your vagina […] More
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone and their mother is doing everything they can to keep their distance from others, avoid touching their face, and maintain squeaky-clean hands. For many, that involves applying gobs upon gobs of hand sanitiser. But can too much of a good thing turn into a potentially unhealthy thing? There are various theories speculating […] More
The novel coronavirus – COVID-19 – has prompted an uptick in fear for many, and even more so for those suffering from chronic illnesses. Are people with chronic illnesses (aka co-morbidities) at higher risk of contracting the coronavirus? Do they need to take special precautions? We got the low-down from Dr David Eedes, a clinical […] More
Oftentimes on your period, the only acts of self-love you feel like treating yourself to are Advil, Netflix, elastic-waist pants, and gargantuan tubs of ice cream. But if you haven’t yet given yourself some literal self-love while you’re menstruating, you’re missing out. Hear us out: Your period is actually a really good time to masturbate. There’s […] More
Hypertension is highly present in South Africa with about 1 in 3 adults living with the chronic condition. According to the Heart Foundation, it’s responsible for 2 in every 5 heart attacks and 1 in every 2 strokes. So… pretty . This high number of affected people isn’t unique to South Africa. A report by […] More
Whether you had a late night at work or had a few too many glasses of wine the night before, eye puffiness isn’t the best look, especially when it lasts the whole next day. But while it’s definitely annoying, the good news is that a little swelling around your peepers generally isn’t reason to be […] More
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) conducted a survey on Mental Health during the life and times of COVID-19 to understand how people are managing during the lockdown. The survey asked participants about their home life, their mental health before and during the lockdown, and what coping tips helped them to manage their […] More
