This Father’s Day, let’s toss aside the predictable socks, gadgets and biltong. It’s time to spoil Dad with something that’ll make him feel like a million bucks – self-care! Yes, you read right. It’s high time we put some sparkle in Dad’s routine and show him that self-care isn’t just about spa days and bubble baths. […]
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Mamas Touch, a trailblazer in child sleep solutions, has launched a revolutionary weighted sleeping suit that promises to end bedtime struggles for good. Designed by parents who understand the importance of a good night’s sleep, these innovative suits are set to provide children with the deep, restorative rest they need – and parents with the
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With intensive training under way for the Comrades Marathon on Sunday, 9 June 2024, athletes need to retain optimum health before, during and after The Ultimate Human Race. The good news is that athletes competing in South Africa’s biggest event on the running calendar can seek restoration from a truly South African source – rooibos
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This Father’s Day, Vital Baby wants to discuss something important: the mental health of dads. Let’s shine a light on the battles many dads face silently. These struggles affect not just dads but their families, too. There are solutions out there that modern dads can tap into to stay on top of their mental well-being. The stigma
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a shocking 99% of the global population is affected by unhealthy air. Added to that, research shows that noise pollution is now linked to increased risks of heart disease, stroke and dementia. These alarming statistics underscore the urgent need for both businesses and individuals to take action to
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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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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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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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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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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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