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Be a breast buddy

Be a breast buddy

When dealing with breast cancer, a mastectomy may become necessary. Here’s advice for dealing with its emotional impact.
Think of the women you know; your family members, friends and colleagues. Odds are that at least one woman in your circle will develop breast cancer – in South Africa, the risk is 1 in 27.
Every October, we mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink ribbons upon the very breasts we’re reminded to look after.

Why we’re better together

Why we’re better together

This World Mental Health Awareness Month, take time to reconnect with loved ones to improve your mental wellbeing.
If there was ever any doubt that we’re social creatures, COVID-19 gave us the answer. According to the World Health Organisation, due to the pandemic, depression and anxiety rates increased worldwide by 25%, with social isolation and loneliness playing a major role.

How to offer your heart the love it deserves

How to offer your heart the love it deserves

The heart is not just a mechanical pump that needs physical maintenance; it’s also the seat of emotions and needs mindful support.
Heartfelt, heartache, big hearted … the heart is used to describe many of our deepest emotions. But did you know there’s a powerful link between your emotional health and your heart? This Heart Awareness Month, let’s have a heart for this incredible organ by considering the impact of our thoughts and feelings, and understanding how to look after ourselves.

Wellness Quiz

Wellness Quiz

It’s important that we understand that ‘wellbeing’ or ‘being- well’ is something you do, rather than something you are. The things we do and the way we think can have a big impact on our experience.

How to embrace your feminine strengths

How to embrace your feminine strengths

On 9 August 1956, over 20 000 women marched peacefully to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest oppressive apartheid laws. Those women played a crucial role in changing our country for the better. Today, Women’s Day is an opportunity to focus on how we can shatter the glass ceiling – not just by fighting sexism, but also racism, ageism, ableism and other forms of oppression.