Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day isn’t just about chocolates, flowers and romantic gestures; it’s also the perfect time to discover how love can improve your health. Love naturally reduces stress, eases anxiety, boosts your mood and brings a sense of calm that helps both your mind and body. It also provides emotional support, […]
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The festive season, for many, is a time of joy, connection and celebration. Yet, behind the cheerful decorations and holiday parties, a significant number of people struggle with feelings of stress, anxiety and sadness. A 2023 study by the American Psychological Association revealed that 38% of people feel increased stress during the festive season, citing
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With the summer holidays around the corner, it’s time to slow down, unwind and recharge. But for many South Africans, the festive season is anything but relaxing. According to a survey by Pharma Dynamics, eight out of 10 South Africans admit to being ‘stressed out’ during the holidays. The survey, which polled 500 South Africans
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During exam season, especially in the final stretch, many students and parents may find themselves feeling overwhelmed or burnt out. “After a full year of studying and nearing the end of exams, students may find themselves reaching a tipping point. This critical period can be marked by heightened stress and fatigue. Two of the biggest
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We’re into the last term of the school year, and that means exam time for learners from Grade 4 all the way up to Grade 12. While there’s much at stake for children in the upper grades, even the younger ones going into their first or second exam seasons can feel pressure to perform. Parents,
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October is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to focus on your emotional well-being as a mother. In South Africa, 1 in 5 mothers experiences mental health challenges, often while juggling the demands of family life. Creating an emotional first-aid kit is a proactive way to take care of yourself and ensure you have the
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Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, explores the link between hormones and belly fat. “According to Harvard Health, belly fat is more than just a cosmetic concern. It’s a serious health risk,” says Murray Hewlett, CEO of Affinity Health. “Various factors contribute to the buildup of belly fat, with hormones playing a
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ZURU has launched its latest plush toy Hug-a-Lumps in South Africa, in the form of eight adorable weighted plush characters weighing 1.5 kilogrammes each, with a super soft velour plush. Combining the comfort of a weighted blanket with the emotional connection of a soft toy, each Hug-a-Lump plush toy is designed to ease anxiety, helping
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Human bodies are designed by nature to be on the move for most of our waking hours, yet we now spend more time than ever seated in front of computers and screens. Many hours are spent holding our devices in one position with one hand while making only small, repetitive movements with the other. It’s
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Money is often a major source of stress – and for many men, financial worries can be particularly burdensome. According to Experian, men hold 20% more personal loan debt than women, alongside 16.3% more auto loan debt and 9.7% more mortgage debt. Rynhardt de Lange, director and head of Legal at MiLaw Legal, emphasises that
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