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Digital giving: South Africans are embracing new ways to celebrate together

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As the year moves steadily toward its final months, many South Africans are beginning to plan for December: a time known for weddings, birthdays, homecomings and heartfelt community celebrations. It’s a season rich with tradition, connection and giving. And in recent years, the way people support one another during these life moments has begun to […]

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Fuel exam focus with vitamin B12, experts advise

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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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Drowning: The tragedy you can prevent

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Every moment near water holds the risk of an emergency, warns an emergency medicine specialist, urging families and individuals to be constantly vigilant as temperatures rise and the hazard of drowning intensifies. According to ChildSafe SA, a leading child safety organisation, South Africa is globally listed among the top 45 countries with a drowning rate

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Tax return submitted? Now it’s time to schedule a financial check-in

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The end of tax season brings a collective sigh of relief. You’ve completed all the necessary forms, hit ‘submit’ and either cheered a refund or grumbled at a payment. Although this marks the finish line of their annual financial duties in most people’s opinion, in reality it should be the starting point for the most

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Breast cancer cases rise sharply: Data highlights need for early detection and awareness

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As the world marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, new data from Bestmed Medical Scheme reveals a concerning rise in cancer diagnoses among South Africans – with breast cancer leading the trend. According to Bestmed’s internal data, breast cancer remains the most common cancer among members, with cases rising from 1 281 in 2023 to 1

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Millennials and Gen Z are ditching pets for plants

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There’s a new kind of family member taking root in South African homes — plants. Why are thousands of young South Africans choosing plants over pets, and in some cases even over having children? The answer reveals a lot about our mental health crisis. In what psychologists are calling “the green shift,” South Africans are

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Keeping it natural: How a nature-led lifestyle can improve your well-being

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Nature has long proven to hold the answers to a lot of today’s problems. Some natural ingredients have been used in medicine, skincare and cleaning products for centuries.  Today, most of the products we use in our homes contain a combination of natural and synthetic ingredients. Unfortunately, some of the artificial ingredients used in common

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Why age 10–12 is pivotal for cultivating a love of reading

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Children between ages 10 and 12 are at a fascinating stage of life. They’re no longer little kids, but they’re not yet teenagers. They’re starting to ask bigger questions, push boundaries, and search for who they are becoming. Amid all these changes, reading plays a powerful role, and schools and parents should strongly encourage students

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ADHD: From fringe condition to mainstream recognition

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Procrastination, risk-taking, impulsivity, difficulty completing tasks, and problems maintaining focus are among the features of attention deficit disorder (ADD) in adults. In children, these symptoms often – though not always – come with noticeable hyperactivity and fidgeting, which are typically associated with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).   “In the past 30 to 40 years, what

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Dry hands, healthier communities: The case for paper towels

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Global Handwashing Day (marked annually on 15 October) is a reminder that something as simple as handwashing can make a profound difference to public health and disease control. This year’s theme, “Clean hands are within reach,” highlights that proper hand hygiene goes beyond soap and water. How we dry our hands is in fact just

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