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Support Slipper Day to give hope to children with life-threatening illnesses

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Get ready to kick off your shoes and step into the cosiest, most heartwarming day of the year. Slipper Day, Reach For A Dream’s biggest fundraiser, returns on 31 May 2024, promising a day filled with warmth, generosity and fun – all in support of children with life-threatening illnesses. Since its inauguration in 2011, Slipper Day […]

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Mind the mindfulness gap

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In an era of 24-hour digital distraction, people – especially youngsters – need to build the skill of purposefully choosing where to focus their attention rather than habitually allowing it to be pulled in multiple directions. This is according to Dr Tessa Roos, a specialist psychiatrist and mindfulness teacher practising at UCT Private Academic Hospital,

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Why sleep is your child’s best learning tool

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Dibber International Preschools recognises sleep’s profound impact on a child’s holistic development. Emphasising the need for a good night’s rest, Ursula Assis, country director, discusses the vital role sleep plays in young learners’ physical, emotional and cognitive growth. The crucial link between sleep and early brain development “Sleep is not just a restorative process; it’s

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Skew teeth – are they bad or just misaligned?

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In a world where the quest for the perfect smile often takes centre stage, recognised aesthetic dental surgeon and facial aesthetic practitioner, Dr Sheryl Smithies, sheds light on a common dilemma: skew teeth. With a wealth of experience and a passion for dental wellness, she shares invaluable insights to help individuals discern between bad teeth

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Reusable bottles vs beverages packaged in plastic – which come out top?

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One of the most enduring misconceptions about PET – the recyclable and food-grade plastic most often used for beverage bottles – is that it pollutes our environment. As a result, many are pushing consumers to switch to reusable/refillable bottles, but few are asking the important question: Do reusable bottles trump beverages originally packed and sold

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The do’s and don’ts of first aid for burns

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From minor discomfort to life-threatening emergencies, burn injuries are distressingly common and a major cause of death and disability in South Africa. Mande Toubkin, general manager of Emergency, Trauma, Transplant and Corporate Social Investment at Netcare, underscores the preventability of many incidents and the critical role of immediate, proper first aid in the healing process.

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How what we eat and drink (and when) affects sleep

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Nutrition is important to overall health, yet many people overlook the significant role that diet plays in sleep quality. Tetley partner dietitian Mbali Mapholi has provided useful insight into the connection between diet and sleep – and tips on how to get a great night’s rest! “What we eat and drink, and when, can profoundly

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4 ways winter air quality impacts your health – and what to do about it

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A change of season can bring on allergies with all their associated uncomfortable and difficult-to-manage symptoms. As we head toward winter, no matter where you are in South Africa, the seasonal flu is looming, and conditions are becoming either dryer or rainier, as well as cooler. According to Trevor Brewer, managing director of air treatment

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Why do we feel lonely, and how does it affect us?

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Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health coverage, explores the reasons behind loneliness and how it affects health and well-being. “Many of us experience loneliness from time to time. Loneliness is a personal feeling; thus, everyone’s experience will vary,” says Murray Hewlett, CEO of Affinity Health. “Contrary to some beliefs, loneliness is not synonymous

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Empowering women through womb wisdom

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As we enter the month dedicated to mothers, it’s a poignant moment to contemplate the profound significance of the womb, the channel of life itself. Across diverse cultures, mothers are revered as the epitome of strength, creativity and nurturing energy. This year, Kiko Vitals comes together to pay homage to the maternal figures who’ve shaped us and

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