Wellness
Poverty is not the only cause of malnutrition
Malnutrition increases “the risk of lifelong conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and obesity”.
By Sibongile Mashaba
Rest, spend time, not money, these holidays
Maybe this year, the real act of rebellion is rest — spending time, not money.
By Zipho Dolamo
VIDEO | Strokes increasingly striking people aged below 50
While strokes are preventable, they are increasingly affecting those aged below 50, says managed healthcare member executive at Bestmed Medical Scheme, Dr Dion Kapp.
By Sibongile Mashaba
Rising mental health calls spotlight SA youth struggles
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) receives 3,000 daily calls about mental health crises, highlighting the struggles of South African youth, especially teenagers who feel neglected and contemplate suicide.
By Herman Moloi
WATCH | Harm reduction minimises negative effects of smoking
Tobacco company representatives give input on bill designed to discourage smoking
By Sibongile Mashaba
EKHONENI | Hanging out with Sonto Ngomane
With the catchy workout mantra “It’s gonna hurt, it’s gonna be difficult, but we gonna run, we gonna keep moving…”, the avid runner became a viral sensation.
By Palesa Buyeye
LISTEN | Beyond wealth and degrees: no one is immune from mental illness
A society that thinks wealthy and educated individuals do not battle mental health strongly highlights misperceptions and the lack of understanding of the disorders.
By Sibongile Mashaba
Bottles, germs, and baby bellies: why sterilising with Milton matters
SPONSORED | Sterilising your little one’s feeding gear is a small task that brings big peace of mind, helping protect them from harmful bacteria and avoidable illness
Challenging what medical aid could be — are you in?
SPONSORED | This October, Fedhealth and Sanlam will unveil the blueprint for a reimagined scheme that promises to change how South Africans experience medical aid
Eyes are your window to the world
Did you know that 80% of what you learn is through your eyes? SA Orthopaedic Association president Nivien Subramany says our eyes are the windows to the world.
By Sibongile Mashaba
Lillian Dube on winning double health battle
Renowned actress Lillian Dube says although she is celebrated as a hero for surviving breast cancer twice, she was first diagnosed with diabetes and had to juggle both diseases.
By Pitso Molemane
Welcoming the African New Year: A time to reflect
Reflection leads to dreaming, dreaming to alignment, alignment to hard work, hard work over-arched by self-care, and self-care back to reflection.
By Zipho Dolamo
Don’t let seasonal allergies spoil your social life. Try these simple strategies
SPONSORED | Karvol shares tips to help prevent and quickly relieve allergy symptoms, so you can make the most of your time outdoors this spring and summer
Time Magazine ranks Standard Bank among the World’s Best Companies again
SPONSORED | This is the second consecutive year the bank has been recognised by the respected publication
BOOK REVIEW | Love without limits: Every Day explores identity, connection and the cost of hope
David Levithan’s Every Day is not the kind of love story that offers easy resolutions or happy endings. Instead, it delivers a tale that is both gut-wrenching and thought-provoking, forcing readers to question the nature of love, identity, and destiny. The story follows a character named A who wakes up every morning in a different body, inhabiting a new life each day.
By Koena Mashale
