Sun damage to the skin begins earlier than many parents realise, often in the first years of life. Because a baby’s skin is thinner and more sensitive than an adult’s, exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation during infancy and early childhood can cause damage that builds up over time, increasing the risk of skin cancer later […]
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As we step into 2026, health and wellness continue to evolve beyond quick fixes and fitness fads. Leading sports nutrition brand Nutritional Performance Labs shares nine evidence-based habits that can reshape how you approach your wellbeing this year. 1. Get your steps in ‘Sitting is the new smoking’ may sound dramatic, but prolonged sitting genuinely
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For many of us, the festive season is a time of excess. From larger, celebratory meals to an increase in alcohol consumption, to an abandonment of exercise regimes and healthy habits… December is usually followed by a string of New Year’s resolutions in an attempt to undo some of the indulgent behaviour. The problem with
As the first term of the new school year is well underway, parents are urged to be vigilant: February often marks the beginning of ‘wart season’: a time when children are more likely to develop warts due to increased interaction with classmates, sports fields, playgrounds and communal areas. Common warts, caused by certain strains of
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Health screenings and early detection play a vital role in improving outcomes for serious illnesses. Yet, there is another critical aspect that is often overlooked until it is too late: the financial health of your family if you are diagnosed with a serious illness. A diagnosis such as cancer is life-changing, but it should not
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Pregnancy comes with many firsts: the first scan, the first flutter that makes you stop mid-sentence. That first late-night panic when you Google “Is this normal?” and fall down a rabbit hole of conflicting advice. While the Internet is often the first place people turn for answers, pregnancy is a time when what is trending
The hottest month of the year is upon us, which means increasing fluid intake. While many adults are conscious of this need, hydration remains one of the most underestimated pillars of child health, with particular attention required in summer. “Food often takes centre stage in nutrition discussions, but the role of hydration is every bit
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From tracking steps and calories to getting the gains at the gym and taking care of mental and emotional wellness, South Africans have never been more health-conscious. At the same time, there is a growing disconnect in how we perceive the systems that protect that health. As we step further into 2026, it’s important to
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As the world marks World Cancer Day, attention turns to the growing burden of cancer in South Africa, where cancer is now the fifth leading cause of death in South Africa – and its impact is projected to grow in the coming decades. Among the many forms of cancer, blood cancers are especially concerning, with a
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During National Pregnancy Week (3–7 February), the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) is urging pregnant women to take depression and anxiety seriously and not to stop psychiatric medication without medical advice. In South Africa, between 16% and 50% of women experience depression or anxiety during pregnancy, and up to one in 10 is at high risk
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