Velobiotics is a science-led wellness company on a simple mission: to help your gut (your ‘second brain’) actually get the good bacteria it needs every single day. Founded by medical professionals and built on over 15 years of research and development (R&D) in partnership with South Africa’s Council for Scientific & Industrial Research, Velobiotics is […]
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Life moves fast, and Rhodes Quality has created something to keep up with you: an exciting new Power Smoothie range. Whether you’re conquering your morning run, powering through afternoon meetings or keeping the kids happy at school or on weekend adventures, these 100% fruit and vegetable smoothies bring goodness to every moment. Rooted in the
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There’s something magical about mealtimes made just for the little ones. That’s why Eskort, South Africa’s leading antibiotic-free pork producer, is excited to introduce Eskort Kiddos: the country’s first-ever pork range created especially for children aged 3 to 13. Thoughtfully crafted for curious taste buds and busy family lives, Eskort Kiddos brings together fun, flavour
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Every year on 14 November, World Diabetes Day highlights one of the fastest growing health challenges worldwide. Established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), it aims to increase awareness of the disease and its global impact. The numbers are sobering. The IDF estimates that worldwide, 589 million adults
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Cancer affects millions of lives globally. In fact, the American Cancer Society estimated in 2022 that there were more than 20 million new cancer cases and almost 10 million cancer-related deaths each year. While October marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is also a reminder of the broader impact of cancer on individuals and families,
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The summer of 2025 is here, ushering in the joyful stone fruit season. The first juicy dessert peaches are already on the shelves, freshly harvested from South Africa’s renowned stone fruit orchards. There’s nothing quite like the delicate aroma and succulent flesh of a perfectly ripe peach to make it feel as if brighter days
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As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end in South Africa, a connection is emerging that challenges how we understand and address mental health issues. Iron deficiency and anaemia – treatable and preventable conditions – affect the mental well-being of millions of people: from overstimulated toddlers to anxious teenagers, overwhelmed young adults, depressed postpartum
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With South African students preparing for final exams, experts are warning that vitamin B12 deficiency, often overlooked, may impair concentration, memory and energy levels during this critical period. Studies have found that even mild B12 deficiency may be linked to attention difficulties and reduced academic achievement – symptoms often mistaken for exam stress or burnout.
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One in three South Africans is now obese, with experts warning that half of all women could fall into this category within five years if urgent action is not taken. According to the 2025 World Obesity Atlas, South Africa’s obesity rate is rising faster than in many Western nations – with sugar addiction at the
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Sugar is silently fuelling a national health crisis and most South Africans don’t even know it. With daily sugar intake far exceeding safe limits, Pharma Dynamics and the Heart Stroke Foundation SA (HSFSA) have launched a practical, easy-to-follow guide to help the public spot hidden sugars, make smarter food choices and protect their heart health.
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