Gone are the days of the simple PB&J lunches many of us grew up with. Today’s lunchboxes look very different, not just because parents want healthier meals but because many kids simply can’t eat what we once took for granted. According to Professor Claudia Gray, a paediatrician and allergologist at the Kids Allergy Centre and […]
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Sourdough has become one of those foods people talk about with almost mystical admiration, but behind the aroma is everyday value. Whether baked at home or brought in through products like Sunbake’s new Sourdough Buns, it has become more than just ‘trendy bread’. It’s a different way of preparing and experiencing meals. But what makes
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A convergence of biological, societal and economic factors is placing South Africa’s adolescents at higher risk of suicide, yet many adults may not be in tune with the signs of mental health crises in today’s younger generation. Psychiatrist Dr Abongile Makuluma, who practises at Netcare Akeso Milnerton, unpacks the pressures young people are facing in
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For decades, we were taught to fear fat, moderate protein and build our diets around carbohydrates. The famous food pyramid shaped school curriculums, hospital menus, public health messaging and our sense of what ‘healthy eating’ looks like. Now, in one decisive shift, that model has been turned on its head. The newly inverted food pyramid
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In today’s world, preparing for a new baby doesn’t just mean packing a hospital bag and setting up a cot. It often means navigating an overwhelming flood of advice, product lists, online forums and well-meaning opinions – all before your little one has even arrived. For South African moms-to-be, the excitement of pregnancy is increasingly
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For years, we have been bombarded by the skincare industry and sold the idea that more was more. More steps, more actives, more products lining the bathroom shelf. Ten-step routines became aspirational, complexity equated to credibility, and ‘doing skincare properly’ often felt overwhelming, expensive and, frankly, unsustainable. But something has shifted. Across global beauty conversations
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As the school year is underway, now is a good time to make sure your child’s immunisations are up to date. Immunisation helps protect your child against serious illnesses such as whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus. These are not just old diseases from the past; they still exist in South Africa and may spread fast,
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Between the demands of work, taking care of a family and perhaps even trying to fit in some semblance of social enjoyment, maintaining your own and your loved ones’ long-term health and wellbeing can become less of a priority. You may even wait until a problem arises to get health concerns checked. For those in
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South Africa faces a crisis in its foundational schooling years. A 2023 report shows that 81% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning in any language and, by Grade 6, almost 70% of learners still have not developed grade-level reading skills. The implications stretch far beyond reading and writing: Without this foundation, learners struggle
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Following the successful launch of Binance Junior in December 2025, Binance has introduced exciting new features aimed at making saving and learning about crypto even more engaging and accessible for families. Designed for kids and teens aged 6 to 17, Binance Junior already provides a secure, parent-controlled platform that encourages positive savings habits and financial
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