The festive season is all about family, food and fun – but it’s also the time when our digestive systems work overtime. Between rich meals, travel stress and the occasional overindulgence, your gut can easily fall out of balance. That’s where probiotics step in. “You don’t need to wait until January to think about your […]
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We live in one of the sunniest countries in the world – a privilege we love, but one that comes with measurable risk. Our UV index regularly reaches ‘extreme’ levels in summer, and with skin cancer being one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the country, the need for a smarter, evidence-based approach to
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By the time November rolls around, many families feel as though they’re crawling to the finish line. Mornings take longer, motivation dips and even small tasks can spark big emotions. According to Rachelle Dadswell, principal at SPARK Rosslyn Hub, year-end fatigue is a very real and very common phenomenon in children. She explains that it’s
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It’s medical aid renewal season – a prime opportunity to check and adapt your healthcare plan. With only 16% of respondents in JustMoney’s recent large-scale survey, Money & Me, able to cover a R10 000 emergency, and only 27% insured for medical costs, on average, it’s crucial to ensure your healthcare package balances sufficient protection
Birthday parties, Halloween, playdates and rugby games… these are the simple joys that define childhood. But for many South African children living with diabetes, those moments come with extra checklists, calculations and quiet worries that most of their friends never have to think about. “Childhood should be about carefree fun and discovery, not constant health
When surgeon Dr Ashley Naidoo and his colleagues were looking into how to help their patients’ wounds heal better after surgery, they discovered there was a gap in the market for skincare products that holistically support the skin’s delicate microbiome. “We found that many commercially developed skin care products don’t work in harmony with the
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What started as one mother’s personal journey to recovery has become a nationwide success story. In just over a year and a half, Pelvic Care has grown from a single Cape Town practice to 22 locations across South Africa, offering hope and effective treatment for women struggling with postpartum urinary incontinence – a condition that
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If you’ve ever walked through a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), you’ll know the atmosphere: quiet, sterile, filled with tiny machines keeping even tinier lives stable. What you may not see, though, is the emotional toll it takes on the mothers standing behind that glass. For many moms of premature babies, the NICU isn’t just
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Pop quiz: What’s packed with fibre and nutrients, supports heart health, and is probably already in your kitchen? If you said ‘whole grains’, congratulations – 10/10! “It may not be trending as a ‘superfood’ on social media, but whole grains could just be one of the most underrated nutritional powerhouses in your diet,” says Roslynn
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Sleep deficiency not only impacts daytime functioning but can also lead to chronic health problems like heart and kidney disease, diabetes and depression. Yet, despite the risks, it’s estimated that about 4 million South Africans don’t get sufficient, quality sleep. Tetley partner dietitian Mbali Mapholi explains that adding a cup of chamomile tea to a
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