For the next four weeks, take just 5 minutes a day to show your heart – and yourself – a little love. UW Health and Dr. Shilagh Mirgain, health psychologist, offers simple steps, inspiring videos, practical posts and helpful tools to help you take better care of yourself.
When you think of tuberculosis (TB), you think about someone with a bad cough, right? While this is mostly the case, it isn’t the full picture, because the disease can affect areas outside the lungs.
Glaucoma is known as “the silent thief of sight” because it doesn’t hurt, it doesn’t warn you and it doesn’t wait. In South Africa, many people only get diagnosed once they’ve already lost vision in one eye.
Make an eye test part of your health routine – it could save your sight.
Antenatal care – the healthcare you receive during pregnancy – is so important that the World Health Organisation recommends at least eight visits throughout pregnancy, ideally starting before 10 weeks.
FACT: Around 11 000 South African women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, with 5 900 dying of the disease every year.
One of the main causes of cervical cancer is human papilloma virus (HPV). Despite the Department of Health’s vigorous campaign to immunise again the virus, myths and misunderstandings persist about the vaccine, preventing many people from getting this life-saving protection.
“New Year, new you” messages are everywhere right now, but putting too much pressure on yourself to stick to rigid resolutions and harsh self-criticism will set you up for failure.
What if there’s a better way to making 2026 your year waiting for you outside?
Summer holidays are here. Time for sunshine, celebrations and shisa nyama!
Make sure your good times aren’t ruined – stay safe with common sense and smart choices.
Becoming a mom doesn’t happen at the moment of birth. From the minute you start thinking about becoming pregnant to the first time you hold your precious baby in your arms your journey is filled with choices.
Don’t let the words ‘back to work’ overwhelm you.
The best way to tackle a new year is with enthusiasm and a positive mindset. With some simple strategies and small, consistent steps, you can make 2025 your best year yet.
06 May 2020
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