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Why debt is ruining your sleep: The link between financial stability and mental health

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Financial management – the basic act of organising day-to-day finances, managing debt and building a savings buffer – is one of the most under-emphasised components of comprehensive financial planning, despite having a disproportionate impact on mental health. This narrative needs to shift. There is often a significant link observed between your financial situation and your […]

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World Diabetes Day: Eating smart starts with awareness

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Every year on 14 November, World Diabetes Day highlights one of the fastest growing health challenges worldwide. Established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), it aims to increase awareness of the disease and its global impact. The numbers are sobering. The IDF estimates that worldwide, 589 million adults

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Do you really know what’s in your baby’s skincare lotion?

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Walk down any baby aisle in the shops and you’ll see shelves of pastel bottles promising “gentle”, “pure” and “safe” care for your baby’s skin. But how many of us actually flip those bottles over and read the ingredient list? If you’ve ever felt confused by what’s in your baby’s lotion – or guilty for

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A lifeline for families facing complex health challenges

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At just 5 years old, Quinette Velthuysen’s future was forever altered when she underwent life-saving brain surgery to remove a rare craniopharyngioma tumour. Now, at 13, she is thriving as a high school learner – thanks to her own resilience, her mother’s unwavering love and the enduring support of a dedicated pharmacy team. “It began

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Nourishing hope: Eating well through cancer treatment

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Cancer affects millions of lives globally. In fact, the American Cancer Society estimated in 2022 that there were more than 20 million new cancer cases and almost 10 million cancer-related deaths each year. While October marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is also a reminder of the broader impact of cancer on individuals and families,

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The science behind babies, bonding and skin-to-skin contact

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You’ve just welcomed your baby into the world: tiny fingers, soft cries, the warmest bundle imaginable. Amid the whirlwind of new-mom emotions, the midwives and nurses will often say: “Hold your baby skin-to-skin.” It’s a simple act – yet science shows it’s one of the most powerful things you can do to help your baby

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What are probiotics? And 5 signs you may need them

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Liquid form or capsules? Keep in the fridge or on the counter? Use only after antibiotics or as a daily supplement? There’s a lot of conflicting information when it comes to probiotics – and it can leave consumers confused. However, most experts agree that the right probiotics, taken at the right time, can greatly improve

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Summer’s healthiest habit? Eating stone fruit every day

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The summer of 2025 is here, ushering in the joyful stone fruit season. The first juicy dessert peaches are already on the shelves, freshly harvested from South Africa’s renowned stone fruit orchards. There’s nothing quite like the delicate aroma and succulent flesh of a perfectly ripe peach to make it feel as if brighter days

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10 adults suffer a stroke every hour – know the symptoms so you can act F.A.S.T

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Our country is facing a silent but deadly health crisis. Every hour, around 10 South Africans suffer a stroke or related heart conditions, with an estimated 225 lives lost each day. Globally, the number reaches 15 million cases every year, which highlights a growing public health concern that shows no sign of slowing down. “Strokes

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Why iron stores matter for mental health

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As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end in South Africa, a connection is emerging that challenges how we understand and address mental health issues. Iron deficiency and anaemia – treatable and preventable conditions – affect the mental well-being of millions of people: from overstimulated toddlers to anxious teenagers, overwhelmed young adults, depressed postpartum

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