As the chill of winter settles across the country, the idea of pulling your blanket over your head and staying there until the warm weather returns can be very alluring. The threat of burnout and the strain it creates can also become incredibly stressful for people to deal with during the winter months. A 2023 […]
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Parents, home gardeners and those who work with soil and animals should be aware of the need for staying up to date with regular tetanus vaccinations. “The speed of onset of tetanus was recently highlighted when a keen home gardener developed symptoms just five days after working with compost with their bare hands,” says Dr Pete Vincent
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During winter, nourishing the gut with wholefoods and superfoods is important to support the immune system, maintain digestive health and provide essential nutrients that can combat seasonal illnesses and promote overall well-being – including keeping your skin healthy and glowing. Nicole Sherwin from Eco Diva Natural shares this recipe for a nourishing winter superfood soup
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We’ve all been there: the sore throat, runny nose and cough. Often, feeling like this is due to the common cold, especially if the onset is gradual and the symptoms quite mild. But with winter approaching, is flu something we really need to worry about? While more than 100 different viruses can cause a cold, influenza is
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With a mission to be a sustainable leader in the development and production of high-quality healthier alternative oils, Southern Oil (SOILL) continues to champion the benefits of canola oil as the go-to choice for consumers. “We are proud to promote canola oil as a cooking oil alternative for the health-conscious consumer,” says Morne Botes, commercial
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Children spend at least six hours a day at school, mostly sitting down and concentrating. While this is good for their education, their young bodies need to be active and expend energy to increase their learning abilities. That’s why physical exercise is as much a part of the school curriculum as is academic work, says
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In the ever-evolving field of education, meeting the diverse needs of children extends beyond conventional teaching approaches. A critical factor that has garnered attention is the comprehension of emotional dysregulation and its significant influence within the classroom setting. As educators and parents endeavour to cultivate the optimal learning environment, acknowledging and tackling emotional dysregulation is
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With an abundance of good weather, scenic outdoor environments and a national culture infused with a love of sports, it’s not surprising that active lifestyles are important to many South Africans. Gym, walking and hiking, running, cycling and swimming, soccer, tennis and, lately, padel are popular pastimes helping us keep fit and offering welcome respite from
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FUTURELIFE®, a leading health and wellness brand whose overriding goal is to improve the health and well-being of South Africans, launched the ASPIRE2B DIGITAL AI WELLNESS EXPERIENCE at its Canal Walk store in early March this year. Using cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology, the free wellness assessment provides customers with personalised insights into their biological age,
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As we go about our daily lives, we often overlook a critical aspect of our well-being: the quality of the air we breathe. When we do think about the air we’re breathing, we often focus on outdoor pollution from vehicles and factories. What many people don’t realise is that the air inside our homes can
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