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...
Want to lose weight? Small changes = big impact
Tackling weight loss can feel as daunting as scaling Kilimanjaro. Most attempts fail because you make big dramatic changes to the way you eat that aren’t sustainable. The best way to climb any mountain is one step at a time. Rather make small, simple changes to your...
Top tips for a safer, healthier workplace
A safe workplace is everyone’s right. Here’s how to stay safe, healthy and happy at work. Clean your environment Messy desks and workspaces are dangerous. Keep cables untangled, store items properly and clear walkways of tripping hazards. Wipe surfaces, wash hands...
What to expect when you’re expecting
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.
Be condom wise
If you think sex feels good, then just imagine sex without the worry of sexual disease or unwanted pregnancies. Condoms take away that stress.
February is not only the month of love, but also of condom awareness.
Reframe, recharge and reset for 2025
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.
How to avoid bad snacking this January
It’s the start of the year, the debit orders have all hit and you’re trying to manage all your finances while starting your New Year diet plan. Before you know it, you’re sitting on your bed, finishing off a tub of ice-cream and there are empty chocolate wrappers scattered around you. What’s just happened?
