Did you know that an average of 10 people suffer a stroke in South Africa every hour, which is a shocking statistic. Even more alarming is the fact that the World Health Organization states 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke annually. Unfortunately, strokes remain a major health concern and, at the heart of it, […]
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Have you ever had a ‘gut feeling’ about something? It turns out, our intuition may be more grounded in science than we thought. Ongoing research shows a fascinating connection between our digestive health and mental well-being. As a leader in functional nutrition, FUTURELIFE® highlights the role nutrition can play in promoting mental health. Sonal Ratan,
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As schoolchildren and university students in South Africa write their year-end exams, it’s important for them (and their parents) to ensure they get quality sleep. By prioritising sleep, students are more likely to perform well academically and be able to manage stress during exams, as well as their physical and emotional well-being. A balancing act
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Dis-Chem has launched an extensive parenting programme, Baby & Me, within its app, which will arm users with wide-ranging information and knowledge relating to pregnancy and babies. This innovative programme is designed to support expectant and new parents in effortlessly navigating the challenges of pregnancy and early childcare. It offers a comprehensive range of features
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What’s all the fuss about October in South Africa? Everyone is run off their feet, sweating the small stuff, breathing heavily, jumping hula hoops. Somehow October seems to be the ‘red flag’ of months, where stress indicators fly off the charts as we beat our deadline drums and rush around the clock in a frazzled
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Understanding urinary tract infections (UTIs) is very important, as they are among the most common infections in females worldwide. Experts estimate that around 40% of women will experience a UTI at least once in their life. Around 25% of these women will experience what doctors call a recurring infection – one that comes back at
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Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health coverage, explores the impacts of smoking and alcohol on stroke risk. “We know smoking and drinking aren’t healthy habits, but we sometimes overlook how they can affect different parts of our body,” says Murray Hewlett, CEO of Affinity Health. “One particularly alarming area is the strong link
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While we often associate mental health with the teenage years or adulthood, it is essential to remember that nurturing a child’s mental well-being begins in their early years. Parenting is a journey filled with love, joy and the responsibility of shaping a child’s emotional and mental health. “Fostering mental health in children starts from their
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The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) is encouraging the public to adopt rather than shop for pets, highlighting the significant impact this decision can have on both the animals and their new families. Thousands of animals in South Africa await a second chance at a loving home, and by choosing adoption, you not only give
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Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health coverage, explores different types of coughs and their treatments. “Knowing about different cough types and how to treat them is important – especially if you have a nagging tickle in your throat that won’t go away,” says Murray Hewlett, CEO of Affinity Health. “According to the National
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