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South African women at higher risk of perinatal depression

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South Africa faces a perinatal depression crisis, with mothers three to four times more likely to be affected than their global counterparts. “Statistics indicate that between 30% and 40% of South African women will experience perinatal depression compared to a global rate of 10%,” says psychiatrist Dr Bavi Vythilingum, who practises at Netcare Akeso Kenilworth, Cape Town. […]

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Early intervention is key to overcoming infertility

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June is World Infertility Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness around infertility challenges faced by a large number of people across the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 17.5% of adults – roughly 1 in 6 worldwide – experience infertility. It’s a major health challenge globally, affecting high-, middle-, and

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Healthy-eating guidelines for the winter

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Winter is sweeping across South Africa, and the colder temperatures often usher in a different set of lifestyle patterns and daily habits. Many enjoy having a good reason for later wake-up calls, more snuggling up, tucking into comfort foods and warming up with extra hot drinks. However, the colder environment boosts the survival and longevity

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South Africa’s silent struggle with multiple sclerosis

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Multiple sclerosis (MS), a complex neurological disease, affects 2.9 million people worldwide, with an average of 300 people diagnosed globally every day. In South Africa, its true extent remains unknown; the disease may be more prevalent than previously thought. This is according to local neurologist Dr Natanya Fourie, who notes that a lack of comprehensive

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What women should know about abnormal uterine bleeding

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About a third of women will experience abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) in their lifetime, which is considered normal during menarche, when young women start menstruating, and again during perimenopause when the female body transitions to menopause. However, any unexpected or irregular bleeding from the uterus that deviates from a woman’s typical menstrual pattern shouldn’t be ignored, as

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Helping parents better understand children on the spectrum and their needs

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As the prevalence of autism diagnoses increases, Dr Nerica Ramsundhar, a neurodevelopment paediatrician practising at Netcare St Augustine’s Hospital in Durban, sheds light on the signs and symptoms that parents should be on the lookout for. “Just in the last five or six years, we have seen the numbers of those diagnosed with autism go

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Total Ninja now a Discovery Vitality points-linked fitness facility

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Total Ninja South Africa, Africa’s largest inflatable and obstacle park, is now a Discovery Vitality points–linked fitness facility. This initiative marks a significant milestone for Total Ninja as the business continues to lead the way in family entertainment and wellness initiatives. Discovery Vitality is a dynamic and science-based behaviour-change programme that combines data analytics with

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A wee little problem: Bedwetting preventative tips

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It’s happened again. It’s 1 a.m. and your 7-year-old is awake and in tears, yelling for you to come to their room as they sit in a urine-soaked bed. While soothing your distraught child and changing their bedding, you mentally lament your lack of sleep (the third time this week!), and the fact that it seems your

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