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World Sight Day, observed globally on Thursday, 8 October under this year’s theme #LoveYourEyes, serves as a critical reminder across South Africa: good vision is not a given, and for…

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The Human Side of Wellbeing

How Monique Pereira is helping shape a more connected approach to wellness at Steenberg Spa Long before she built a career in wellness, Monique Pereira was a teenager fascinated…

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Healthy Living Lifestyle

Your heart may be giving you warnings you’re ignoring

Most of us don't think much about our hearts when they appear to be working perfectly. We get on with our lives, go to work, look after our families and…

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Healthy Living Lifestyle

Can you trust what is in your supplement? NPL wants South Africans to read the label

A supplement tub can make an impressive first impression. Bold ingredient names, performance promises and numbers dominate the front of the pack. The more revealing information, however, is often buried…

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Sep 2026

Healthy Living Lifestyle

You know creatine. So, what does adding nitrate actually do?

By Andy Moore (MSc in Dietetics), Research & Development and Quality Control Manager at NPL Nutritional Performance Labs Creatine is familiar territory for most people who spend any time around…

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Sep 2026

Healthy Living Lifestyle

Switch Up Your Oral-Care routine this National Oral Health Month

Here are six 'Did you Know' facts that will help you rethink your routine and give your oral health the care it deserves: 1. Harder brushing doesn't mean cleaner teeth…

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Sep 2026

Healthy Living Lifestyle

Alopecia Awareness Month: Breaking the stigma around hair loss

By Dr Judey Pretorius September is Alopecia Awareness Month, a dedicated time to educate the public, reduce the stigma around hair loss and support those living with hair loss conditions.…

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Sep 2026

Food & Wine Healthy Living Lifestyle

Kauai celebrates three decades of transforming healthy eating in South Africa

When Kauai opened its first smoothie bar in 1996, South Africa's fast food landscape offered few convenient choices centred on fresh, natural ingredients. Smoothies, wraps and nutrient dense meals were…

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Sep 2026

Be the Change Healthy Living Lifestyle

Urbanisation may be changing who pregnant women can rely on – AWARE.org

New FASD research reveals differences in the support networks surrounding pregnant women in South Africa Pregnant women living in urban and rural communities may be navigating very different support systems,…

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Aug 2026

Healthy Living Lifestyle

Why more sauna-goers are reaching for electrolytes – and the five hydration mistakes to avoid

Although it seems like another wellness ritual, there's good science behind it. As the body cools itself through sweating, it loses not only water but also electrolytes including sodium, potassium…

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Healthy Living

World Sight Day 2026 #LoveYourEyes

The Human Side of Wellbeing

Your heart may be giving you warnings you’re ignoring

Can you trust what is in your supplement? NPL wants South Africans to read the label

You know creatine. So, what does adding nitrate actually do?

Switch Up Your Oral-Care routine this National Oral Health Month

Alopecia Awareness Month: Breaking the stigma around hair loss

Kauai celebrates three decades of transforming healthy eating in South Africa

Urbanisation may be changing who pregnant women can rely on – AWARE.org

Why more sauna-goers are reaching for electrolytes – and the five hydration mistakes to avoid

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