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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

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

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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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Aug 2026

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The bra that keeps on giving

Do you have a bra at the back of your cupboard that you never wear? Don’t bin it, donate it to the ILoveBoobies ‘bring a bra campaign’ ... it could…

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Aug 2026

Healthy Living Lifestyle

Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Launched to Advance Maternal Nutrition in South Africa

South Africa has taken an important step towards strengthening maternal and newborn health with the official launch of a landmark study that will investigate whether Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) can…

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Aug 2026

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The overnight alliance: how sleep supports the immune system

By Denika Petzer - Development and Quality Control Technologist at FoodGrown Sleep is often treated as time away from the business of living. Yet beneath the stillness, the body is…

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Aug 2026

Healthy Living Lifestyle

Just when you thought cold and flu season was over…

That scratch at the back of your throat or constant runny nose may not always be another cold. As spring approaches, pollen levels begin to rise, triggering seasonal allergies for…

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Aug 2026

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Women may be outliving men, but are they living well?

South African women are living longer than men, with female life expectancy currently sitting at around 69.6 years, compared to 64 years for men, according to Statistics South Africa. But…

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Aug 2026

Healthy Living Lifestyle

Growing evidence points to a sharp rise in childhood vision problems worldwide

During Children's Eye and Vision Month parents are encouraged to make eye health a priority, as growing evidence points to a sharp rise in childhood vision problems worldwide. Globally, almost…

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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

The bra that keeps on giving

Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Launched to Advance Maternal Nutrition in South Africa

The overnight alliance: how sleep supports the immune system

Just when you thought cold and flu season was over…

Women may be outliving men, but are they living well?

Growing evidence points to a sharp rise in childhood vision problems worldwide

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