President Donald Trump once again defended his actions during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and said he wanted to show Americans “calmness” and be a “cheerleader.” Trump made the comments in a lengthy interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity on Wednesday, his latest effort to distance himself from revelations published in excerpts from […]
After a tragic accident left Helen Bowes feeling stressed and anxious, she decided that it was time to take some extra care of herself. With the help of an online training programme, expert guidance, and determination, this 55-year-old grandmother of two, lost 14 kilos in just four months. Here’s how she did it. Helen Bowes […]
I’ll be the first to admit that I enjoy some convenience in life. I mean some days are really hard, so if something can make a task easier, why not? But the price of convenience is usually the environment, as easy doesn’t always mean biodegradable or waste-free. That’s where sustainable beauty comes in. Sustainable beauty […]
Sometimes all you need is a little of a challenge to get you going, just ask Mmathabo Nkuna. When a Facebook post sparked her to join a weight loss challenge at work, the 31-year-old had to idea that it would have such life-changing results. Here’s her story. Mmathabo Nkuna Occupation: Audit Consultant Age: 31 City: […]
A woman who underwent a double mastectomy after doctors wrongly diagnosed her with an aggressive form of cancer has said the trauma will remain with her. Sarah Boyle, 28, had chemotherapy and later needed reconstructive surgery before the mistake was noticed. She told the Victoria Derbyshire programme she had been left with post-traumatic stress disorder […]
Viola Davis usually has an answer for everything. That’s according to the actress herself. “I’m someone who always has a solution,” Davis tells SELF. But a year and a half ago, when Davis’s doctor told her that she had prediabetes, she was at a loss. “I was shocked,” Davis says. “I didn’t know what to […]
It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the feel of your breast tissue so that you'll know when something feels different. Serena Williams recently reminded her followers about this health advice—she released a PSA on social media about checking yourself for signs of breast cancer. In a video on Instagram, Williams got out of […]
In a new interview with CBS News, Carrie Underwood reveals that she had three miscarriages within the last two years. And, as she explains in the interview, coping with those experiences influenced quite a few of the songs on her new album, Cry Pretty. "I'd kind of planned that 2017 was, you know, going to […]
Country singer Jessie James Decker incurred the wrath of the internet's relentless mommy shamers this summer when she posted an Instagram of herself breastfeeding her baby while holding a glass of what appeared to be wine (a rosé, possibly sparkling, to this trained eye). A month after the uproar, Decker's attitude hasn't changed. "Cheers bitches," […]
Sia celebrated eight years of sobriety on Twitter today with a message of encouragement for fans who might be dealing with addiction. "Eight years sober today. I love you, keep going. You can do it," she tweeted. The typically private singer has been open about her experience with addiction, which she’s said was the main […]