There’s a long stretch of winter still ahead, and one of the most important ways to take care of ourselves is to focus on healthy eating. When the temperature plummets, our nutritional and energy needs shift according to our lifestyle adaptations. Warming, hearty meals bring comfort and help maintain body temperature – but we still […]
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With the colder months now in full swing, we can expect ourselves to feel a lot lazier when it comes to our nighttime self-care routine. Let’s be honest, all we really want to do is cosy up next to the fireplace, sip on some hot cocoa and watch our favourite Netflix series on repeat –
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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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Dry skin in winter comes as no shock to most of us. This is one of the most common skin concerns experienced by people over the colder months, and it’s become the norm year-on-year. Sometimes, this is due to the weather and sometimes its due to improper care – either way, dry skin is a
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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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As winter sets in, many people around the world are turning to the Danish concept of hygge to find comfort and joy during the colder months. Hygge, pronounced hoo-gah, is all about creating a cosy, warm atmosphere and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. It’s about surrounding yourself with things that make you feel good,
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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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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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Don’t let winter’s gloomy grey stop you from creating a colourful spectacle in your garden. Simply follow GARDENA‘s top tips on planting and caring for violas, pansies and English daisies. These three winter wonder blooms are resilient and require similar care manageable by gardeners of all skill levels. They also make exquisite cut flowers with
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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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