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The hidden salt raising your blood pressure – and it’s not the saltshaker

When most people think about ‘too much salt’, they picture someone heavily seasoning chips or pouring copious amounts of salt on their food at the dinner table. But the sodium that is quietly influencing your blood pressure comes from sources far less obvious, including the ‘healthy’ wrap grabbed between meetings, the sports drink after gym,

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One person diagnosed every hour: The blood cancer facts most of us don’t know

Every year, more than 7 300 South Africans are diagnosed with blood cancer. That is more than one person every hour. More than 21 000 are battling it right now, and nearly 5 000 people die from it annually. World Blood Cancer Day, observed annually on 28 May, is trying to change that. This year,

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Millennials can now add hypertension to their list of potential health risks

Just when it feels like there are already enough things on the millennial worry list – from student debt and rising living costs to burnout and trying to maintain some semblance of work-life balance – experts say hypertension may be another issue quietly joining that list. Ahead of World Hypertension Day on 17 May, health

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Caring for your skin in winter: Health conditions – and what you need to know

As colder weather sets in and temperatures drop, changes in our bodies become impossible to ignore. Our pace slows, we reach for comforting layers, and our skin that was once radiant with a summer glow loses its lustre. These changes are more than just surface-level. Winter brings unique challenges to skin health, and understanding the

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My R1.8-million lesson: How updating my financial cover saved my life

A sudden medical emergency nearly cost Consult by Momentum financial adviser Andrew Wolmarans his life – but thanks to prudent financial planning, hospital bills were the least of his worries. I used to think I had time and health on my side. I trained hard, stayed active, kept an eye on my numbers. By most

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Why malaria has caught Gauteng residents off guard

For many South Africans, malaria is still seen as a distant risk, only associated with trips to the Kruger or rural parts of the country, and is widely assumed to be confined to the Lowveld or border regions such as Limpopo and Mpumalanga. However, recent developments show why that perception may be putting Gauteng residents

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Why is everyone sick right now? How to protect yourself before winter peaks

If it feels like everyone around you is coughing, sneezing or battling the same stubborn flu – you are not imagining it. As temperatures begin to drop across South Africa, respiratory illnesses start to circulate more widely, with workplaces, schools and households across the country quickly feeling the impact. “While many people think of flu

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More alike than different: Developmental care for children with Down syndrome

Every child deserves the chance to thrive, yet misconceptions about Down syndrome can leave families feeling unsure about how best to care for them. While Down syndrome may bring unique considerations, the essentials of love, stimulation, safety and bonding remain the same – and recognising this can make a meaningful difference in a child’s early

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Supporting growing minds and bodies: Why omega-3 matters for children

Between school runs, lunchboxes and ever-changing appetites, feeding children well isn’t always straightforward. Some days feel like a win, others not so much. “Parents are under constant pressure to get nutrition right, but it’s about balance over time rather than perfection every single day,” says pharmacist and Cape Town–based integrative healthcare practitioner, Dr James Liddell.

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