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Cheers!
A red wine headache is recognised by the International Headache Association as being distinct from a normal hangover, and now scientists at the University of California in San Francisco think they know why some of us suffer from it. The culprit, they
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MegaXword 192
1. Rotates 5. Re-arousal 11. Henley event (4,4) 15. Shade 16. Quiet … mouse (2,1) 17. Nanny (2,4) 19. Scrub 21. Vietnamese capital 23. Enforces (payment) 25. That is to say (2,3) 27. Barren 28. Removed 30. Citrus layer 31. Readjusts (clock) 32. Job p
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Tanya Bothma
‘Growing up, I was always and out of hospital, and constantly catching up on homework because I’d missed so much school. I was never able to play and take part in sports like other kids. But my mom always told me, “Don’t let your illness define you.
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MegaXword 1
1. Stupidly 5. Cartons 9. Rich gents 12. Envision 16. Thickest hand digit 17. Pottery fragment 18. Publish (book) 20. Leave in the lurch 22. Fashion direction 23. Likewise 24. Tolerates 26. Actor, … Quaid 27. Blackball 28. Persecution 31. Sidestep 32
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The Other Type Of CHEATING
Two days after his wife Olivia* left on an urgent trip to care for her sick mother, Graham* realised his marriage was in trouble. As Olivia hurried to the airport, she’d asked Graham to make sure their bills got paid. But what arrived in the post was
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OVERWHELMED and OVERSCHEDULED
Ever since the pandemic forced most of us to work remotely – until employers called everyone back to the office – it has sparked an ever-growing conversation around work: the way we work, the hours we work, and whether any of it is really working for
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Register As An Organ Donor – But Don’t Stop There!
If you’d like to be considered as an organ or tissue donor, start by registering with the Organ Donor Foundation (odf.org.za). The process is free of charge and takes just a minute or two of your time – all you’ll have to provide is your name, ID num
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Brainteaser 1
Doodle spot 1. To be the best, reign … 4. Flour product 8. Duchess of York 11. Determine 16. Bellybutton 18. Harm caused by power shock 19. Royal residence (7,6) 21. Close shave (4,4) 23. Property holder 26. Fragrant white bloom 28. Most enormous 30.
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Cocktail Cheat
I love cocktails, but honestly, what a hassle to make them yourself. You never have all the ingredients (I’m looking at you, vermouth), crushing ice is harder than it should be, and somehow it always ends up being either too strong or too sweet. But
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Keep The Spark Going
‘Relationships, like gardens, need ongoing care and attention from both partners to flourish,’ Shelley says. ‘If we neglect or show contempt or hostility in words or actions towards the garden (or gardener), we are actively destroying it.’ Shelley su
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Crunching The Numbers
The number of independent contractors or direct sellers in South Africa in 2021, per the DSA. The number of people that lose money through participation in MLM, according to Jon M Taylor’s research for the FTC. This means that just 1% turn a profit,
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MODERN monochrome
MODEL: SIA FROM BOSS MODELS. HAIR & MAKEUP: ALGRIA. STYLIST’S ASSISTANT: ROBINJADE CAROLUS. SHOT AT THE MERVYN GERS CERAMICS STUDIO – MERVYNGERS.COM ■
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THE WHY, THE WHICH & the wardrobe
How do you express yourself through clothing? I love to express my African heritage, a fusion of ancient textiles and tapestries, and ornate jewellery and hair design. I love to layer with pieces collected on my travels, pieces that reflect African a
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Beautiful Beaumont
Beaumont Wine Estate is a real family affair: Sebastian Beaumont (right) is the dynamic and charming winemaker; Nici, his wife, runs operations at the on-site deli; and Jayne Beaumont, widow of founder Raoul, is a welcoming presence, keeping an eye o
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Andries Van Der Merwe
‘I was born with cystic fibrosis, and throughout my childhood I suffered multiple infections and spent a lot of time in hospital. But our family always took the approach of being grateful for the life I had and living it to the full, even though we k
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Bidens Pilosa
Bakuchiol isn’t the only natural ingredient vying for retinol’s crown; REN also uses a plant-derived alternative with retinol-mirroring results: Bidens pilosa. It contains phytanic acid, which can activate the same receptor in your skin that retinol
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What I’m loving…
I’ve known Josie Borain for years, which is a lucky thing for me because she’s a proper human being: funny, self-deprecating, kind, absolutely honest, a great friend and a real force for good in her community. I think it must be almost impossible to
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Shopping BASKET
◗ The French brand Morphée’s sleep aids are now available in SA! They’re designed to improve sleep by helping you to meditate and disconnect. The device offers more than 210 combinations of guided meditation sessions… without the digital interface or
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MegaXword 2
1. Compulsive collector 6. Severity 11. Nautical command (5,2) 15. Aunt and … 16. Not in my back yard 17. Skies 18. Rural residence 21. Dowdier 22. Gnarled 23. Street march 24. Affliction 28. Twelve months 30. Security lapse 32. Length units 35. More
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Feel-good Food
SERVES 4 The buttery popcorn flavour of curry leaf works so well with chilli and sweet caramelised cabbage. This is a delicious side for grilled chicken or pan-fried fish, but it is also hearty enough to be the centrepiece, served with steamed rice.
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How To Take The MONOTONY OUT OF MONOGAMY
You know what they say: Falling in love is the easy part. It’s staying in love that is hard. The first spark that we experience so intensely at the start fades pretty quickly when you’re peeing with the door open and arguing about which series to wat
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Word Search
Amble Ambulate Gait Lope Lumber March Sashay Sidle Step Stride Stroll Strut Tramp Tread Trudge Wade ASAP AWOL FOMO LASER LOL PIN POTUS SCUBA SNAFU SONAR STAT SWAT YOLO Affric Ard Arkaig Bhac Earn Ericht Lomond Lubnaig Maree Morar Muick Ness Shiel Arm
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The MALE bias
AS a medical doctor practising in the UK, Dr Hazel Wallace started noticing that women were not given the same consideration and treatment when it came to health and healthcare. Yes, we are living longer, she says, ‘but with poorer health – and so I
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Plan Of Action
Do you struggle to talk to your partner about money? A good way to begin this dialogue, especially after past dishonesty, is to build a financial plan together. The plan itself isn’t as important as the process of planning; sitting down with your par
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Little Wonder
Perhaps the incident of the bell tower illustrates the essence of Halki perfectly. A stone clock tower next to the ornate city hall looms over the village – but it is silent. Years ago, the bells in the tower used to chime out the hours, until one da
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Cryptic Crosswords
Doodle spot 1. Demonstrate a bit that’s a chef d’oeuvre (9) 5. Get the boat moving by argument, it looks like (3) 7. A lack of want (4) 8. Was schooled to be dead cute, in a way (8) 10. In leaving animal born like this, somehow it’s not natural (8) 1
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Real-life Stories
A family member got very involved in MLM. He was unemployed and looking to make money. He went at it for about three months. He truly believed, and still does believe, that [the Company]’s products are the best and are must-haves for a healthy lifest
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Self-care
Quintinn van Rensburg grew up in a small town in the Eastern Cape but developed a profound connection with Graaff-Reinet, a town he calls ‘the Franschhoek of the Karoo’. This is where he has established Schoonhuid, an exquisite collection of natural
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MOUTH Open
WE are sitting quietly by the lagoon when someone starts talking loudly to us from the balcony of the neighbouring guest house. A quick aside here: I’m aware that attentive readers may notice that we seem to do little else these days other than hang
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