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Millennials make up about a quarter of the world’s population, and even though Gen Z is slowly taking the spotlight and well on their way to surpassing the millennial population in numbers, the millennial moment is not over just yet. Known as the ‘self-care’ generation, insights around how millennials are actually taking care of their […] More
Here at WH, we love a good transformation story. Whether it’s someone losing 50 kilos or training to achieve their dream body, we’ve seen how exercise and healthy eating can literally change lives. And for Megan Mitchelson, who suffers from the autoimmune disease fibromyalgia, it’s no different. In chronic pain, Megan was getting by on […] More
A breast cancer diagnosis is devastating, and it can sometimes come as more of a shock when you’re diagnosed with the disease in your 20s. This is because for a long time breast cancer was thought to be something only much older women should be concerned about. And while the views and perceptions of the […] More
Is it allergies, or something worse? A runny rose and scratchy throat equals a ringing alarm bell when you’ve been clocking those fitness goals, and it seems that Murphy’s law is about to throw you off your A-game. Again. Because being a sneezing mess can only mean that you’re about to skip some (or all) […] More
If you live with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), then you know all about the side effects of living with the hormonal disorder. PCOS can have a wide range of symptoms, including excess facial hair, hair loss, acne, abdominal weight gain and irregular periods. But could what you eat make these side effects more manageable? And […] More
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder of the gut-brain interaction. Before going on any extreme diets or cutting out major food groups, we spoke to dieticians Emily Innes and Sandi van Zyl about how to implement healthy eating and lifestyle changes to curb those IBS symptoms. What are the typical IBS triggers? Some of the […] More
When Annemarie van Wyk was diagnosed with breast cancer, it came as a total shock. She was, after all, only 27, her business was taking off and married life was going well – it couldn’t get any better. But when she felt a lump in her left breast, her world changed. “I don’t think I had […] More
As gluten-gate continues to dominate dinner-table conversations, it turns out another gang may have been the third force behind those stomach woes all along. Say hi to the FODMAP family. On the roller-coaster trajectory of rising-and-falling trends, “gluten-free” is currently surfing a happy plateau somewhere alongside “athleisure”. As part of a growing free-from industry, it’s […] More
