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What winter smells mean for your health, and what you can do about them

Depending on where in South Africa you live, winter pollution can smell musty, dank, dusty, smoky or sulphuric – like a rotten egg. Another winter pollutant, which you can’t smell at all, is carbon monoxide. Trevor Brewer, director at air treatment specialist Solenco, says the truly unpleasant thing about winter pollution isn’t the smell – […]

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Fun and enriching indoor activities for families – South African style

Winter often confines families indoors, but Dibber International Preschools encourages families to view this as an opportunity to bond and learn together. Ursula Assis, country director at Dibber International Preschools, emphasises the importance of embracing indoor activities that entertain and enrich. “During the colder months, it’s a great idea to engage in activities that keep

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5 ways to clear a stuffy nose this winter

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health coverage, explores five tried-and-true methods for clearing a stuffy nose and breathing easier this winter. “According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, winter is a season often associated with a higher incidence of respiratory illnesses that can cause nasal congestion,” says Murray Hewlett, CEO of Affinity Health. “A stuffy

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Beat Joburg’s dry winter woes with moisture-rich remedies

The only thing dryer than a certain brand of cider is Joburg in winter. Luckily, there are ways to introduce more moisture into the air we breathe, as well as to nourish dehydrated skin. You can even drink one of them (we’re talking about collagen, naturally). Gautengers all know how tight skin can feel during

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How to restore and protect your skin’s barrier function in winter

Winter can be a magical season, filled with cosy fires, indoor celebrations and chilly days all wrapped up in warm winter woolies. But for many, it’s also a time when skin problems seem to flare up, with dryness, redness and irritation becoming all too common. The culprit? An impaired skin barrier. Understanding how to identify,

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Warm up this winter with Tetley’s decadent new Chai Lattes

The delicious taste of spicy chai has been enjoyed for thousands of years, with its roots established in the fabric of Indian tea culture. Chai, which is actually the Hindi word for ‘tea’, has more recently become a popular choice in many countries, with the traditional chai being reimagined in various ways. One of the

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