By February, when the buzz of the new year has worn off, there’s still an unspoken expectation that we should feel fresh, energised and motivated. But for many, especially as we age, the early weeks of the year can bring fatigue rather than vigour. Experts say that changes in hormone health – particularly declining testosterone […]
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Every afternoon, it’s the same story: Kids arrive home or climb into the car after school and announce they’re starving. Like they haven’t eaten anything all day. Despite the carefully packed lunchbox. Despite the snacks. Despite the backup snacks. For parents juggling homework, lifts to practice and dinner prep, that post-school hunger can be confusing
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This February, Fresh Breath Month takes on a more meaningful message: a healthy mouth supports a healthy body. New research is reshaping how we think about oral care, showing that the state of your mouth doesn’t just determine the smell of your breath or the whiteness of your smile; it influences everything from inflammation levels
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Each January, detox diets surge as part of the annual post-holiday reset. A United States study published in Nutrients found that around 26% of consumers have tried a juice cleanse or detox programme, underscoring how entrenched detox culture has become. Although the data is US-based, experts suggest the trend mirrors behaviour seen in many countries
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For many South African families, January is a time to plan and budget for the year ahead and set smart financial goals. While travel and big-ticket spends are almost always the first to be considered, budgeting for healthcare is often left to chance or ignored altogether. This can leave families in stressful circumstances in the
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FUTURELIFE® is expanding its zero added cane sugar portfolio with the exciting introduction of FUTURELIFE® Zero Granola Crunch in Fruit & Berry flavour. Recently launched in a convenient 600g bag, this tasty new offering caters to the rising demand from consumers seeking reduced sugar options for breakfast which don’t compromise on flavour. “South Africa’s average
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As 2026 begins, many South Africans are once again setting intentions to move more, stress less and commit to healthier, fitter lifestyles. There’s a significant range of options when it comes to deciding on physical activities and setting goals for new and improved fitness routines. Affordability and accessibility, our personal abilities and preferences all play
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As South Africans settle into the new year, the SA National Blood Service (SANBS) would like to warmly welcome everyone back and express appreciation to all donors for their continued generosity. Your commitment throughout the year helps save countless lives, and SANBS remains grateful for every person who takes the time to donate. As the
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Beach bags are packed, braais are blazing and Mzansi is ready to celebrate. But pharmacist Vukona Baloyi wants South Africans to add one more thing to their December checklist: staying healthy. “The holiday season should be about making memories, not medical emergencies. Yet every year, we see people caught off-guard by the same healthcare challenges,”
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Baby Leo, a 1-year-old from Cape Town, has passed the critical 100-day milestone following a life-saving stem cell transplant – marking a major victory against MECOM-Associated Syndrome, a disorder so rare that only 23 cases exist worldwide. Diagnosed at 8 months old with what is believed to be South Africa’s first case of MECOM-Associated Syndrome,
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