As mid-year exams approach, many families feel stress in their homes soaring. But it’s important to remember that, while exams are an important part of the academic year, they can become emotionally overwhelming for scholars if the pressure to perform starts to outweigh their love of learning. Lindy du Preez, achievement manager at SPARK Schools, […]
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A growing number of women over 35 are quietly struggling with unexplained weight gain, crushing fatigue, anxiety, inflammation and a body that no longer responds to the same efforts that once worked. According to Dr Isstelle Jonker, medical practitioner at Dr Smook and Partners, managed by RxME Group, many women are incorrectly blaming themselves for
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During Stress Awareness Month, attention turns to a pressing issue in South Africa’s education system: Learners face unprecedented pressure, but often lack the means to cope. What was once a manageable academic journey has become a constant balancing act. Today’s learners must juggle schoolwork, social pressures, digital distractions and growing anxiety about the future –
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South Africans are living through another cycle of sustained economic pressure as rising fuel costs continue to filter through the economy, pushing up the price of transport, food and household goods. At the same time, broader global uncertainty and ongoing geopolitical tensions are adding further worry and dread to an already financially stressful landscape for
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Stress is often seen as something that lives in our mind. But speak to anyone carrying tight shoulders, stiff hips or persistent headaches or fatigue, and a different picture starts to emerge. Stress doesn’t just stay in our thoughts – it settles into our bodies. “Our bodies don’t separate mental and physical stress,” says Ceri
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A new wellness experience is coming to Cape Town as EarSeeds Africa hosts interactive workshops designed to help individuals manage stress, improve sleep and support overall wellbeing through auricular therapy. Taking place on 15 April 2026, these sessions will introduce participants to a natural, self-administered approach to wellness – equipping them with practical tools they
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We’ve all been there: You book your getaway, arrive at your destination and somehow still feel… tense. You’re physically away, but mentally still running through to-do lists. Sound familiar? “True relaxation isn’t just about getting away,” says Samantha Pillay, director at ekko, a lifestyle brand for millennials. “It’s about actually switching off when you do –
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Financial management – the basic act of organising day-to-day finances, managing debt and building a savings buffer – is one of the most under-emphasised components of comprehensive financial planning, despite having a disproportionate impact on mental health. This narrative needs to shift. There is often a significant link observed between your financial situation and your
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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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Jellystone Designs has launched its award-winning DIY Calm Down Bottle in South Africa: an innovative sensory tool that’s quickly becoming a must-have for parents, educators and therapists looking for creative ways to help children manage stress, anxiety and emotional regulation. The DIY Calm Down Bottle is a unique, refillable sensory bottle that comes with all
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