02. A guide to great kissing
Kissing is one of the most intimate acts we can share with a partner. In fact, there are times when kissing is more intimate than sex. What can you do to become a better kisser?
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03. A mite-y problem
There are bugs living in your bed and there are plenty of them. They’re called house dust mites and they quietly live off the flakes of skin you shed.
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04. A pain-free pedicure
Treating yourself to a manicure or pedicure? It's a great way of boosting your appearance and self-confidence, and relaxing at the same time.
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05. A powerful punch to PMS
There are drug-free ways in which you can make life during your premenstrual phase much easier for yourself and for those around you.
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06. Addicted to relationships?
Would you rather be in an unhappy relationship than be single? You may be tending towards relationship addiction.
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07. Aiming for a healthy balance
If all diets were as successful as they claimed, why is there an ever-increasing market for the next best diet and why do people in the western world seem to be getting fatter?
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08. Always tired?
It's not normal to feel tired for weeks on end if you're sleeping enough. Have you considered that you may be tired because of medicine you take?
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09. Are stains a strain?
Whether you’re the cleanest or most untidy person on the planet, at some point you’re going to stain something. Just relax – most common stains are easily removed.
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10. Are you a crime target?
Sometimes there is nothing you can do to prevent being the target of a crime, but there are also many precautions that you can take.
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11. Are you a shopaholic?
While this may not sound like a psychological disorder, the problem can bankrupt families and destroy relationships. And some compulsive shoppers are driven to suicide.
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12. Are you badmouthing everyone?
Are you blowing others away with your breath? Bad breath can be an embarrassing problem. Luckily there are simple, effective steps you can take to control it.
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13. Are you sleep-deprived?
More than 70 percent of adults get less than eight hours of sleep a night on weekdays – and 40 percent get less than seven hours.
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14. Are your feet a knockout?
Feet smell, because they sweat a lot (they contain more than 600 sweat glands per square centimetre) and the perspiration can’t evaporate inside closed shoes.
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15. Are your heels cracking you up?
Cracked heels are generally caused by dry skin, and can be complicated by calluses on the rim of the heel.
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16. Asking for a raise
Are you working like a slave for a mere pittance, but the thought of asking the boss for a raise make you come up in hives? Here’s how to get what you want.
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17. At the end of your tether?
Maybe it's time to get back into the driver's seat and rebalance your life.
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18. Avoid a medication mix-up
If you're taking more than one kind of medication, it's easy to get mixed up with the different tablets, or to take a double dose.
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19. Avoid daycare dilemmas
In the process of finding proper daycare for your kids? Many other parents share your dilemma – and it's not a matter to be taken lightly. Here are some things to consider.
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20. Avoid drying out this winter
Winter brings with it not only cosy log fires, hot soup and cuddly blankets, but also dry skin. If your skin is dry, it means that it lacks water or oil.
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21. Avoid housemate hassles
Choosing the wrong person with whom to share a home or flat can change your life into a living hell. Is there a way in which you can reduce the risk of housemate hassles?
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22. Avoid morning madness
Things you can do to start the day off on the right foot.
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23. Avoid stress eating
Many people turn to comfort foods when they're under stress. Are you one of them?
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24. Be streetwise when exercising
Being out on the road in South Africa, is, at the best of times, risky. Don’t be an easy target while training.
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25. Be sun-savvy this summer
The bronzed, sun-baked tan that used to be the essential summer fashion accessory is fading in favour of a spray-on tan or a natural look.
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26. Be winter fit
Don't let the cold winter weather keep you from exercising. How much of which exercises should you do?
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27. Beat germs with soap and water
The best way to rid your hands of germs is by simply washing with soap and water, a new University of North Carolina study finds.
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28. Beat the bounce
You wouldn’t buy a car without checking out all the smaller, hidden features, would you? So try to do the same when choosing a sports bra.
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29. Beat the summer heat
Summer in South Africa is no laughing matter. Everyone knows that sinking feeling when temperatures in the 30+ region are forecast.
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30. Beat those blues
Down in the dumps? Is it work, your partner, your health, you kids, your in-laws, or your finances? Here's help.
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31. Beating workday blues
Take a few minutes at the end of each working day to prepare for the next. You'll find that you're more in control, more relaxed and able to get more things done.
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32. Being cheated on?
Lipstick on his collar? Condoms in her purse? These may all be telltale signs that your partner is cheating on you. Here's what to look out for.
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33. Blackout!
The power's out. Again. It's annoying – and it can be dangerous. Here's how to survive the blackout.
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34. Fingernail bloodclots
If a hand injury is limited to the fingertip, and the finger is not deformed or severely swollen, it is seldom necessary to visit the doctor.
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35. Breaking holiday habits
Holidays are times when we give kids a break. The downside is that it can become a battle to get them back into their normal routine when the new term starts.
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36. Breathe that headache away
Did you know that relaxation exercises can help to relieve headaches, backaches and insomnia?
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37. Brush up on brushing

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38. Bye-bye stretch marks
Pregnant? Then the thought of lingering stretch marks has probably crossed your mind.
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39. Careful with candles
Romantic dinners, holiday decorations and power cuts all demand the use of candles. But candles can be dangerous, and are sometimes disregarded as fire hazards.
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40. Cellulite solutions
Cellulite is a very real problem for millions of women. Here's how to beat the bulge.
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41. Change your routine
Between working nine-to-five and keeping the family going, most people feel exhausted.
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42. Check the health of your parents
One reaches a point in life where you become more responsible for your parent's health and welfare.
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43. Christmas with the in-laws
The mere thought of your burping brother-in-law is enough to make you have uncharitable thoughts with regards to the braai tongs. Not to speak of your mum-in-law's cooking.
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44. Concerned about vaginal dryness?
Is vaginal dryness putting a damper on your sex life? It's a common condition that affects women of all ages, but it's most often associated with menopause.
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45. Consider a second opinion
Having doubts about a diagnosis? Wondering why that medication isn't working? Get a second opinion.
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46. Cool down from hot flushes
Hot flushes are one of the most bothersome and common symptoms of menopause, occurring in as many as 75 percent of menopausal women. Fortunately, there are a few solutions.
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47. Cotton on and prevent the itch
Most women know that there are few more uncomfortable things than a vaginal itch. But what causes them?
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48. Creative ways to de-stress
There are things all of us should do once a year - if only to remind ourselves that we are alive.
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49. Cut those medical costs
Are your medical costs bleeding you dry? Given the price of some brand-name drugs, it’s worth your while to consider generic drugs.
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50. Dark circles under the eyes?
If the dark circles under your eyes evoke images of boxing matches, it may be time to get more sleep.
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51. Deal dandruff a blow
Is dandruff getting the better of you? Don't let it rule your life – or ruin that hot date you've got lined up. Get rid of the flakes with these simple steps.
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52. Dealing with difficult people
Everyone has one or two difficult people in their lives. The question is: what can you do to deal with them?
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53. Directions to the Land of Nod
In every single age group beginning at adolescence, women are twice as likely to have insomnia than men are.
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54. DIY reflexology
Are you plagued by constant headaches, stress and sore shoulders after hours spent hunched in front of the computer? Why not try this self-help treatment when you get home?
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55. Don't let your wheels come off
When the guy in the yellow car not only cuts in in front of you, but throws you a zap sign to boot, you have visions of exactly how you would like to rearrange his anatomy.
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56. Dress for success
Have you ever stopped and actually had a good look at your wardrobe? What you wear and the colours of your clothing are a reflection of your character.
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57. Feel better in 10 minutes
Life is not always moonshine and roses. There are those days when you feel really down and despondent. What can you do to give yourself a lift?
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58. Feel like a human spark plug?
Those shocks you get when you touch a metal doorknob are due to static electricity. While these usually only cause mild discomfort, some people are particularly sensitive.
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59. Feel like punching your boss?
You're not alone. In a survey of British workers, half said that they have come close to punching a colleague.
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60. Focus!
You know you have to finish the task at hand, but you just can’t get down to doing it. Here's how to improve your concentration.
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61. Fragrant ageing
Stay away from perfumed or flavoured suntan lotions which smell of coconut oil or orange if you want your skin to stay young.
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62. Frying your brain?
An important new scientific paper says it’s time to take the cancer warnings seriously and distance yourself from your cell phone.
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63. Get a life at lunchtime
You may be working hard at your desk, but you're not getting any exercise at all. Use your lunch hour to your advantage.
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64. Get in touch with yourself
No one around to give you a back massage? Do it yourself. Self-massage is an ancient eastern ritual that is known to relieve stress and tension, reduce blood pressure, and more.
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65. Get rid of old cosmetics
You've paid an arm and a leg for that eye make-up set and now you're weary to just chuck it away in the bin.
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66. Get rid of those flabby bits
Saddle bags, an oversized tummy, a butt that's too soft around the edges, and a pair of flabby arms. Do these sound just a little too familiar? Help is at hand.
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67. Get rid of unsightly veins
People associate varicose veins with the elderly. Not true. Even young women (and men) can be afflicted by these. So what can you do to keep them to a minimum?
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68. Get the service you deserve
You’ve been on hold for half an hour and then you get put through to the fourth person in a row. You feel a migraine coming on and your urgent admin problem is still not sorted.
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69. Get this waxed
Waxing is one of the best hair-removal methods because it pulls the hair out by the roots and it takes about six weeks to grow back.
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70. Getting more done in a day
One of the major sources of work stress is the inability to get things done.
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71. Getting ready for that op
Set for surgery? Get organised before your operation and smooth over any possible obstacles that are within your control.
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72. Greet the day the relaxed way
Are your mornings always rushed? Start your day off on the right foot.
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73. Halt those hiccups
Hiccups can be triggered by anything from spicy foods to stress, but they can also start for no reason at all. What can one do to stop it?
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74. Hang on to your youth
It's inevitable. As you age, the collagen in your skin gradually loses water, causing the skin to lose its elasticity and flexibility.
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75. Heading for the great outdoors?
Then chances are that you'll be in snake territory. Here's what to do if you ever get bitten.
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76. Heavy periods?
Many women suffer from heavy periods, with blood loss exceeding 80ml per cycle (average blood loss during a normal period is 30 to 50ml). When should you see a doctor?
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77. Hit that hangover
It happens so easily. Despite the best intentions you lost track of exactly how much you had. Now it's morning and the whirring of the fridge sounds like a jackhammer in your head.
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78. Home buyers beware!
Sellers aren’t necessarily willing to give you the best deal in town - they can hide things that might be detrimental to both your health, and your pocket.
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79. How to do a breast self-examination
Starting at about age 20, you should examine your breasts every month, so that you can become familiar with their structure and detect any changes.
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80. How to have a happy holiday
The holiday season is upon us, and you've probably made your holiday plans long in advance.
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81. Hypochondriac, or not?
You’re lying awake – again – worrying about that stomach ache you get every few weeks.
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82. Improve your relationship
Do you sometimes find it impossible to understand your partner? You're not alone. But there are things you can do to improve your relationship.
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83. In love and broke?
A week to go until Valentine's Day and you're still broke after the festive season splurge. Can you spoil your loved one without breaking the bank?
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84. Is your home a roach motel?
Even the cleanest houses can sometimes have cockroaches. Check through these tips to see what you should do to get rid of these crawling and unwanted home invaders.
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85. It ain’t over till it’s over
End relationships that no longer work for you. You could be missing opportunities while you’re stuck in a meaningless rut, trying to breathe life into something that is long gone.
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86. Keep computer hands healthy
If you spend your day behind a computer keyboard, you're at risk of developing a hand-numbing condition called carpal tunnel syndrome.
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87. Know acute stress when you feel it
Stress in the Neanderthal's vocabulary referred to the adrenalin rush that he experienced in response to life-threatening situations.
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88. Know the early signs of cancer
Certain types of cancer have almost no warning signs. There are others, though, that have very specific signs and symptoms.
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89. Ladies, keep your bones strong
Postmenopausal women often worry about losing the protective effect that oestrogen had on their bone density.
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90. Laugh and cry
Having a good sob is reputed to be good for you. So is laughter, which has been shown to help heal bodies, as well as broken hearts.
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91. Licking your lips?
Don't lick your lips to moisten them. Unfortunately, even though saliva soothes momentarily, it eventually dries out the lips, irritating them even more.
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92. Love the job you have
Very few people have the jobs they want to do for the rest of their careers. Here are a few ways to turn your current work into a stepping stone, not a stumbling block.
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93. Mould in your home?
If wet, winter weather has become synonymous with mould in your home, it’s time to act. Apart from being an eyesore, mould could pose a health risk.
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94. Musicians, take note
The playing of most musical instruments is not a natural activity for the human body. The demands on posture, muscle tension, dexterity, and endurance can be immense.
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95. Nail this down
Well-groomed nails create a good impression. But, as a result of improper care, many women struggle to maintain the health of their nails.
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96. Nail those fungal infections
Fungal infections should never be ignored – especially not if one of your nails are involved. If left untreated, a fungal infection can make you lose a nail.
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97. Need a shrink?
Most people know when they need to see a doctor for a physical ailment. But many don't know when the help of a psychologist might make a difference.
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98. Not a morning person?
If waking up is a problem for you, you could be suffering from sleep deprivation or low blood pressure. But maybe you're just not a morning person.
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99. One drink could land you in jail
If you're female and weigh 45kg, a single glass of wine could have you on or slightly over the legal limit for driving, which is 0,05g/100ml.
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100. Out of work?
If you’ve just lost your job, there’s one question that you fear: “So what do you do for a living?” Here’s how to cope.
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101. Painful periods?
Women who are stressed, are twice as likely to have painful menstrual periods as those who are not. Here are some simple steps that can make things a lot easier.
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102. Perfect the art of flirting
Did you know that 55% of the impression we make depends on our body language, 38% on the tone, speed and inflection of our voice and only 7% from what we are actually saying?
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103. Plan of action for rape survivors
What should you do if you have been raped? Here are a few important guidelines.
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104. Prevent a first-date fiasco
Tonight’s the night. That all-important date looms and you really would like it to lead to a second date. But how?
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105. Prevent an office party disaster
Before you let your hair down, just remember you're among people who might have to decide on whether to promote you in three months' time.
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106. Prevent car hijacking
Every year, thousands of South Africans become victims of car hijackings. Luckily, there is much you can do to make sure you're not an easy target.
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107. Rack your brains
By keeping your brain active, you can help prevent or at least delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
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108. Reduce your pollution output
We know our relationship with the automobile isn't a healthy one, either for us or the planet, but we don't want to end it. These driving tips are for those still deeply in love.
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109. Relationship over?
Most people, at some time in their lives, find themselves in a relationship that is basically over. But is it so bad that it warrants the upheaval of a breakup?
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110. Remember to take the Pill
Women who rely on the Pill as their sole method of contraception need to take their daily dose at the same time every day, otherwise its effectiveness is reduced.
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111. Ring stuck to your finger?
Are you struggling to remove a ring from your finger? Swollen fingers are often a problem in summertime. Make sure you know how to take care of the problem.
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112. Signs of a winning date
You might think it’s obvious when sparks are starting to fly with your latest date. But a successful date doesn’t always mean you end up in the sack.
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113. Simple steps to sanity
Do you suddenly feel down and lacking in energy? Or not as in control of your emotions and thoughts as usual?
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114. Skin as dry as the desert?
After the long summer stretch, your skin looks like the Karoo without the windmills, sheep and fences. Here’s what to do.
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115. Smear campaign
Cervical cancer kills 200 000 women a year and it’s the most prevalent form of cancer among black women, affecting more than 30 percent.
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116. Spring clean yourself
Spring is a season of new life and new beginnings. This is the best time to start new projects and explore the world as it changes.
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117. Staying alive during a mugging
South Africa has one of the highest levels of violent crime in the world – and all of us risk becoming a victim of mugging. What can you do if you are mugged?
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118. Stop fuming
Don't smoke and if you smoke already, do everything in your power to quit. Don’t buy into that my-granny-smoked-and-lived-to-be-90 crud – not even the tobacco giants believe it.
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119. Strong people go for help
Gnashing your teeth in the dark will not get you extra brownie points. It is a sign of strength to ask for assistance and people will respect you for it.
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120. Survive the party season
Office parties, Christmas parties and all-round summer celebrations. It's that time of the year again – when trying to preserve your svelte figure can become a bit of a battle.
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121. Take care of your breasts
When it comes to the health of your baby, there is no doubt: breast is best. Make breastfeeding work for you and your baby by taking proper care of your breasts.
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122. Take care of your hair
Whether you have long hair, short hair or very little hair, it needs care. We have hair to provide some protection for the scalp and head against the sun and a few hard knocks.
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123. That drink could be spiked
More cases of drink spiking are being reported in the media. Drinks are not only spiked at pubs and clubs, but also at private house and school parties.
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124. Think twice about that tattoo
Whether you consider it art or mutilation, body piercing and tattooing have become extremely popular, especially among the young.
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125. This one is for the girls
All women should get in touch with their breasts – and the changes that occur in them. Early detection of malignant lumps is key to surviving breast cancer.
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126. Tips from a celeb hairdresser
Whether cutting hair of celebrities or of normal people, hairdresser Joshua Galvin knows what he's doing – and he gives the same hair tips to everyone.
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127. Tired of being single?
You know that you've been single for too long, but meeting a new partner isn't easy. So where do you start?
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128. Too embarrassed to go to the GP?
Smelly armpits, acne on your buttocks or the first signs of what you suspect may be a sexually transmitted infection. There are easy ways to handle embarrassing conditions.
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129. Too few hours in your day?
There are just not enough hours in the day and you feel as if you're being pulled in five different directions. Where will you find more time? Here are some ideas.
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130. Too much light at night?
Electric light makes for safer nights, but scientists are worried that our artificially extended days may be harmful.
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131. Toxic ammonia in your home?
Ammonia, the toxic gas that leaked from a factory in Lansdowne, Cape Town on Wednesday, is in fact present in most households.
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132. Wise up to the weekend
Between doing household chores, going shopping and paying bills, weekends are busy times. So who's got time to worry about doing healthy things?
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133. Your mattress is alive
Your bed is crawling with life: 10 000 dust mites call it home. They live off the half litre of moisture you sweat out every night as well as bits of shed skin.
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134. Zap stress and take back your life
A stressful job or family life can do more than make you toss and turn at night. Sustained stress suppresses the immune system.
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