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Denise Van Huyssteen, whose weight had fluctuated for most of her life, craved a leaner, more toned physique. With an exercise programme that left much to be desired, and eating habits to match, she felt like that dream body was pretty much unattainable… Until everything changed. With a...

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Sleeping next to your man while having subconscious nooky with someone else? Awkward. But racy carnal reveries help turn your waking lust life into, literally, the sex of your dreams… With your guy What it means: If your sleepy-time sexcapades feature your partner (49% of Women’s...

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How savvy are you likely to be in an emergency involving yourself? Would you be able to recognise a heart attack and save your own life? Many of us are reliant on paramedics or emergency medical services, but a 44-year-old nurse was left to his own devices at a health clinic in a small, remote...

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If you’re like most guys, you have no time to spare before work. And yet, you still have plenty of opportunities to mess up your entire day. Here are the five most common mistakes men make after they wake. Avoid these morning mishaps to start every day right. 1. Checking your work email...

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When you see a kid scratching their head, the first thing that goes through your mind is probably that they have lice. The experience of having these little creatures creeping in your hair is pretty excruciating but it’s the removal part which scares most people. No child likes to be...

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A rare disease is any disease that affects a small percentage of a population. While you might have not heard of these lesser known diseases, these stars are using their voices to raise awareness and lessen the stigma for those fighting these conditions. Here are seven celebs with rare...

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Your energy is waning and the last thing you want to do is exercise. But what if we told you that we’ve got healthy bites to give you that much-needed jolt of power to get through any workout? Plus: They’re way tastier than you think. Read on… 1/ Chia Seeds Why: A big cause...

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It’s hard to get away from celebs – they’re on our TVs, the covers of magazines and all over the internet. We tend to value their opinions, so when they come out with bizarre health claims, many people believe them. Timothy Caulfield, the Canada Research Chair in Health Law and...

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As hundreds of thousands of desperate Venezuelans pour out of their country, calls are growing to officially designate them as refugees. The United Nations has now taken a big step in that direction. The numbers – and the suffering – have simply gotten too big for the international...

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There aren't very many scientists who achieved rock star status. Stephen Hawking, who has died at the age of 76, family members told British media early at march 14, 2018, was definitely a contender. "He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on...

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Be honest: chances are, one of the driving factors behind your gym routine is the cut dude staring back at you from the mirror. But your gym gains go way more than just skin deep. Getting fit can deliver a lean physique—and with that brawn can come better brainpower, too While your muscles...

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For Rene, Miami has been a lonely place since his wife died eight years ago. Although the 78-year-old from Guantánamo, Cuba, lives with his daughter and granddaughter, he’s alone most of his time. So in July, he asked for Cuban government permission to return. “The...

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Talking while driving -- whether on a cellphone or simply conversing with a passenger -- undermines road safety, a new review claims. Drivers who talk, the researchers found, are less safe than drivers who stay quiet. "It is a common misconception that tasks that allow drivers to keep...

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Mental health problems can last into adulthood for girls who start having their periods at an early age, a new study suggests. Previous research had found that girls with early periods have more frequent and severe mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety and eating disorders....

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Cape Town - Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, openly declared his hate for the tobacco industry and that it "only causes mayhem". In light of that, he has pledged stronger action against the industry, but also action that will affect the smokers themselves. If you're a...