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Taking charge of diabetes: Why early recognition and timely treatment matter

Diabetes is one of South Africa’s most urgent and fastest growing health challenges, and early action remains the strongest defence against its long-term impact. There is an urgent need for greater awareness of the early signs of diabetes, the importance of timely treatment to achieve optimal glycaemic control, and the need for care that supports […]

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Want to protect your child online? Protect your network

In a world where we are increasingly living in the digital space, it is imperative to teach young people how to safely and responsibly manage their digital lives – and that starts at home. Children’s online safety has not kept pace with how digital households operate. Parents are advised to manage screen time, monitor apps

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The silent signals: Routine health checks can detect serious conditions early

Most people only visit a doctor when something feels wrong. But many of the biggest health risks develop quietly, without pain or noticeable symptoms. That is why doctors recommend having a routine health assessment every year, even if you feel healthy. Conditions such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high cholesterol often go

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Sick season skin: Why your nose and lips suffer most

Colds, flu and allergy season often start with familiar symptoms: sneezing, congestion and a constant runny nose. But while we focus on feeling better, one of the first visible signs of illness is often overlooked – the skin around the nose and lips. Redness, soreness and cracking in these areas go beyond appearance, often the

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Let nature in: How to turn your garden into a mini ecosystem

Picture-perfect gardens can sometimes be green deserts. They may have manicured lawns, colourful flowers and razor-sharp edges, but beneath the surface the soil is struggling, invasive plants are taking over, and there is little shelter or food for the birds, pollinators and other small creatures that make a garden feel alive. International Day for Biological

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Wellness made effortless: Wellness Warehouse is now on Mr D

Wellness Warehouse is now available on the Mr D app, making it easier than ever for customers to access trusted natural health and lifestyle essentials with the effortless convenience of Mr D. From leading supplements, clean fitness solutions and natural foods to conscious beauty products and eco home and life essentials, customers can now shop

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The pharmacy surprise: Why you’re paying extra for prescriptions, and how to avoid it

It’s a familiar moment for many: You arrive at the pharmacy to collect your prescription, only to be told that you need to pay a ‘levy’. For many medical aid members, this moment – the unplanned co-payment – is one of the most frustrating parts of managing their health. What makes it worse is that

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At a loss for words? Exploring word-finding difficulties, and how to help

May is Better Speech & Language Month: an opportunity to bring more visibility to the communication challenges that don’t always get talked about. Word-finding difficulty is one of these. We’ve all experienced searching for a word mid-conversation and finding ourselves at a complete loss. “Pass me that black thing, with all the buttons on it,

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Storm-proof your finances: 14 tips for disaster preparedness

South Africans are counting the cost of extreme weather after devastating storms, floods, winds and even snowfall battered several provinces in recent weeks. The Western Cape, Eastern Cape and other parts of the country have experienced widespread flooding, damaged homes, power outages, road closures and displacement of families, leading to the declaration of a national

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