Have a healthy holiday
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.
Five things you need to know about living with HIV and AIDS
With early diagnosis, proper treatment, and ongoing support, people living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) can now enjoy a life expectancy comparable to those without the virus. This World AIDS Day, we’re highlighting five essential facts everyone should know...
There’s no sugar-coating diabetes
You probably know someone with diabetes, but what might surprise you is that the condition is the number one cause of death in women, and second overall. That’s because too many South Africans are diagnosed late or not at all. The good news? With treatment and healthy...
Movember focus: Get your prostate checked
It’s that time of year when facial hair is back in town. Whether you’re rocking a real or a fake moustache this Movember, remember there’s a serious message behind it.
Did you know that an estimated one in 16 South African men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime? Scary, but, if caught early, it’s one of the most treatable cancers, with an almost 100% five-year survival rate.
So learn about it. Know your risk. Start the conversation. And let the moustache save lives.
Mental health matters
Your brain is the command centre of your thoughts, emotions, personality and behaviour. And just like any other part of your body, it can experience strain. Mental health challenges are incredibly common – one in three people will face one in their lifetime – yet stigma and silence still prevent many from seeking help.
