Six habits for a healthier mouth
A great smile doesn’t mean Hollywood-perfect teeth – it’s actually about keeping your mouth healthy.
Did you know poor oral health isn’t just linked to cavities and bad breath but also serious health conditions? Because gum disease contributes to overall inflammation, it’s linked to issues such as heart disease, diabetes and joint pain.
Recognising the signs of a possible heart attack
Each year, thousands of South Africans miss the signs of a heart attack or wait too long to get help. On World Heart Day – 29 September – take a few beats to brush up on your knowledge.
More than just feeding your baby
When you breastfeed, it is about more than fuelling your baby’s physical growth and immune system… It’s also a beautiful way to connect with your little one and support their emotional and social development. Skin-to-skin magic Breastfeeding is one of the first...
Hack your hormones at every age
From puberty to menopause, here’s how to support your body so your hormones don’t rule your life. Women’s hormones are in constant flux, influencing everything from mood to metabolism. When you know what your hormones are up to at different stages of life, you can...
How to beat the winter blues
Winter can mean cosy blankies, hot chocolates and curling up on the couch. But the season also brings plummeting mood, motivation and energy. Do you feel like your get-up-and-go got up and left when the cold weather sets in? You may be struggling with the winter...
Make work your wellness ally
Your job influences your overall health, for better or worse. The key is to make work work for you. We spend a good portion of our lives working, so if things are out of balance the impact can be serious. Long hours, stress and unrealistic expectations can lead to...
What you should know about drugs
Zol, Charlie, Molly, buttons, brown sugar … The street names of many drugs sound harmless, but addicts know better. What begins as a momentary escape can easily turn into the exact opposite. A drug habit holds the user hostage as every part of life – work,...
Why Generation Online is struggling
Thanks to the internet and smart devices, young people have never been more connected. Then why do they feel so isolated? Our teens and children, smartphones firmly clutched in hands, have the world at their busily scrolling fingertips. School, hobbies, friendships …...
Hypertension myth busters
How much do you really know about high blood pressure?
Think of three people you know. Odds are that at least one of them has high blood pressure (hypertension). It could even be you. Often called ‘the silent killer’ because it has no obvious symptoms, hypertension can lead to serious health issues, including blindness, stroke and heart attack.
How smoking messes with your mind
Smoking helps you relax. Or does it?
The link between smoking and mental health is complex with nicotine playing a starring role, not just in poor mood regulation and addiction, but increased stress and anxiety.
Autism: Seeing the world differently
Thanks to shows like The Good Doctor and Love on the Spectrum, autism is much more in the public eye. But awareness doesn’t necessarily equal understanding. What is autism? Autism or - more correctly - autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - is a different way of thinking,...
Women and TB: Take control of your health
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious health challenge around the world, especially for women. Why does TB hit women so hard? Women are natural caregivers, often putting their loved ones before their own needs. Not seeking help when they start showing symptoms allows TB to...
