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Fake dimples: A harmless trend, or recipe for permanent facial damage?

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As ‘fake dimple’ clips flood TikTok, Facebook and Instagram feeds, medical professional Professor Chrysis Sofianos is warning South Africans not to mistake cosmetic procedures for harmless social media beauty hacks. What many online videos present as a quick enhancement may, in reality, be a medical procedure that can carry serious physical, emotional and financial consequences […]

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Could emojis be masking teen suffering?

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A convergence of biological, societal and economic factors is placing South Africa’s adolescents at higher risk of suicide, yet many adults may not be in tune with the signs of mental health crises in today’s younger generation. Psychiatrist Dr Abongile Makuluma, who practises at Netcare Akeso Milnerton, unpacks the pressures young people are facing in

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How social media is changing the way South African parents raise their babies

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It used to be that new parents turned to their own moms, a baby book, or the clinic sister for advice. Today? It’s more likely they’re scrolling Instagram or TikTok for tips on breastfeeding, sleep training, or that oh-so-perfect nappy caddy. While social media has opened up a world of support and information for new

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Is it time for a social media detox?

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If you find yourself incessantly checking your social media apps, it may be time for a digital detox or a mental health check-in. With more than 5 billion people using social network sites worldwide, our modern culture has shifted to a state of constant connectivity. And, cautions Dr Abongile Makuluma, a psychiatrist practising at Netcare

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Loneliness: A silent epidemic among younger generations

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Loneliness has emerged as a silent epidemic among younger generations. While more than 43% of people over the age of 60 reported feeling lonely – usually attributed to living arrangements and a decline in social opportunities – studies have indicated that Gen Z (born between the early 1990s and early 2010s) is the loneliest generation.

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The double-edged sword of social media

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Social media has undeniably revolutionised the world we live in, fundamentally altering the way we interact, seek and receive information. In just a few short decades, platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok have transformed communication, connectivity and the dissemination of information on a global scale. “In today’s digital age, social media has become an

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