As seasonal viruses start making their way across boardrooms, classrooms and all the spaces between, children and high-risk individuals must urgently receive the flu and pneumococcal vaccines to avoid serious illness, hospitalisation and potentially fatal complications. This is according to Josua Joubert, CEO and principal officer of CompCare Medical Scheme, who notes that pneumococcal vaccination is […]
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Dear gentle readers, are you all anticipating the newest season with our favourite dukes, viscounts and feuding families as much as we are? Whether you’re a social butterfly or a wallflower, no one can argue that a pearly-white smile is the perfect accessory for every season! Often when using a manual toothbrush, people will brush
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South Africans have been enjoying the great taste of Laager Rooibos for decades, with the far-reaching health benefits of rooibos tea making it a worldwide favourite. To maximise the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and nutrient-enriching properties of Rooibos, three Laager Rooibos ambassadors will share healthy, simple Laager Rooibos–infused recipes and dietary tips on the new Laager Visual
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Stress wreaks havoc on more than just our peace of mind. A leading medical expert warns that it’s also taking its toll on our tresses, sparking a rise in hair loss and balding among both men and women. Hair restoration specialist Dr Kashmal Kalan, medical director at the Alvi Armani hair transplant clinic in Sandton,
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As the green, vegan and clean living movements gain momentum worldwide, consumers are becoming more aware of the ingredients found in their food, household, personal care and beauty products. While a lot is being done in the beauty industry to curb the use of harmful ingredients, and plenty of brands are reformulating their products to
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Over 30% of adults in South Africa live with high blood pressure, which is responsible for one in every two strokes and two in every five heart attacks, according to The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa. Conventional wisdom attributes hypertension primarily to excessive salt intake – but this may only be one of the
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It’s reported that close on 50% of South Africans over 15 live with hypertension – also known as the silent killer. Even more alarming is 50% are undiagnosed and untreated. A public health campaign “Because I Say So” is calling on consumers to get a blood pressure check. This non-evasive test takes five minutes and
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HUAWEI’s latest addition to its smartwatch lineup, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3, is now available in South Africa. This sleek and fashionable wearable boasts an ultra-thin body, a modern square-faced design, and an expansive 1.82-inch screen. With this latest addition to its lineup, HUAWEI continues to lead the way in providing unique and fashionable ways to
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Myopia – the medical term for short-sightedness or near-sightedness – globally affects 22.9% of the world’s population and is projected to rise to 49.8% by 2050. Myopia is a refractive error preventing the eye from focusing on images, resulting in blurred vision. It is one of the most common refractive vision errors and one of the leading
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The pilot episode of a new series, Chew on This, by the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) has launched this month with a focus on how major food corporations are impacting consumers’ rights to nutritious food. The first episode, “How is Big Food violating our right to healthy food?”, sparks a crucial debate on the pressing issue
How is Big Food violating our right to nutritious food? Read More »