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Silent night? Tips on handling baby sleep disruptions during the holidays

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The holiday season is often filled with joyful gatherings, travel and festive chaos – all of which can disrupt a baby’s usual sleep schedule. Changes in environment, noise levels and routines can leave parents struggling to soothe a baby who may have trouble settling down. Experts recommend maintaining as much of the baby’s regular bedtime […]

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Your 2025 festive season survival kit

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On paper, the festive season is portrayed as nothing short of celebration, rest and joy. And while it’s definitely a time for celebrating, the truth is that the festive season also poses unique challenges you don’t necessarily encounter throughout the rest of the year. From navigating family dynamics, to keeping your home clean while the

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Let rooibos brighten up your festive summer season spread

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With the festive season in full swing, rooibos is finding new life across the summer table: from chilled drinks to flavour-packed starters, mains and desserts. Once a familiar comfort, it’s now proving itself to be one of the season’s most versatile ingredients. Award-winning cookbook author and independent health-focused food consultant Heleen Meyer has been experimenting

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Do babies really need sunscreen? The risks of overuse and underuse

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When it comes to protecting babies from the sun, many parents wonder if sunscreen is safe and necessary. The truth is, experts advise against using sunscreen on infants under 6 months old, as their skin is thinner and more sensitive, leading to greater absorption of chemicals and a higher risk of irritation and rashes. Babies

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How probiotics can help you over the festive season

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The festive season is all about family, food and fun – but it’s also the time when our digestive systems work overtime. Between rich meals, travel stress and the occasional overindulgence, your gut can easily fall out of balance. That’s where probiotics step in. “You don’t need to wait until January to think about your

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Why South Africans need a smarter approach to sun care this summer

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We live in one of the sunniest countries in the world – a privilege we love, but one that comes with measurable risk. Our UV index regularly reaches ‘extreme’ levels in summer, and with skin cancer being one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the country, the need for a smarter, evidence-based approach to

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Is your child running on empty? Spotting and supporting year-end fatigue

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By the time November rolls around, many families feel as though they’re crawling to the finish line. Mornings take longer, motivation dips and even small tasks can spark big emotions. According to Rachelle Dadswell, principal at SPARK Rosslyn Hub, year-end fatigue is a very real and very common phenomenon in children. She explains that it’s

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84% of South Africans can’t afford emergency expenses – time to review your medical cover

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It’s medical aid renewal season – a prime opportunity to check and adapt your healthcare plan. With only 16% of respondents in JustMoney’s recent large-scale survey, Money & Me, able to cover a R10 000 emergency, and only 27% insured for medical costs, on average, it’s crucial to ensure your healthcare package balances sufficient protection

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Because being a child shouldn’t mean being different: The rise of childhood diabetes in SA

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Birthday parties, Halloween, playdates and rugby games… these are the simple joys that define childhood. But for many South African children living with diabetes, those moments come with extra checklists, calculations and quiet worries that most of their friends never have to think about. “Childhood should be about carefree fun and discovery, not constant health

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Effective, safe and microbiome-friendly skincare

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When surgeon Dr Ashley Naidoo and his colleagues were looking into how to help their patients’ wounds heal better after surgery, they discovered there was a gap in the market for skincare products that holistically support the skin’s delicate microbiome. “We found that many commercially developed skin care products don’t work in harmony with the

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