Most parents would agree our teens are navigating the challenges of growing up in a time far different to our own. Not only are they experiencing physical and hormonal changes that are natural in teen years, but with the rise of social media, they’re exposed to content online that can often make it much harder […]
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Severe risks to physical and mental health – including addiction, psychotic episodes, stomach ailments and eating disorders – are the dangerous side-effects of society’s obsession with the ‘perfect body’, leading to rising incidences of abuse of weight-loss drugs. South African healthcare professionals have raised the alarm on the long-term health impacts of misuse of weight-loss
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Motherhood is a transformative journey, a unique experience that shapes each woman in remarkable ways. In today’s world, where social pressures abound, it’s essential to recognise the impact of unrealistic body standards on new mothers during pregnancy and postpartum. Many mums-to-be embrace their growing bellies, celebrating the life within, proudly displaying their baby bumps and
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