Like a seesaw, winter temperatures plunge and there's a synchronised spike in the prevalence of colds and flu. This can partly be explained by the fact that some viruses survive better in colder temperatures, but also that our response to cold weather results in conditions and behaviour changes that make us more vulnerable. …
Like everything else in modern life, the landscape of food, health and nutrition is always evolving. Every year, there's a constant flood of new food and nutrition-related products, and a deluge of social media content on eating trends. There's also a host of new nutrition studies and emerging research that helps us to make sound…
Winter is sweeping across South Africa, and the colder temperatures often usher in a different set of lifestyle patterns and daily habits. Many enjoy having a good reason for later wake-up calls, more snuggling up, tucking into comfort foods and warming up with extra hot drinks. However, the colder environment boosts the survival and longevity…
With an abundance of good weather, scenic outdoor environments and a national culture infused with a love of sports, it's not surprising that active lifestyles are important to many South Africans. Gym, walking and hiking, running, cycling and swimming, soccer, tennis and lately, padel are popular pastimes helping us to keep fit and offering welcome…
New knowledge and ongoing advances in nutrition science converge with our perennial quest for enhanced health and well-being. At the start of every year, we see predictions about emerging nutrition trends and projections about those that are growing strongly. While these trends may offer promising pathways to improved wellness for some people, it's important to…
South Africa's long summer holiday brings welcome relief after the hard-working, high-pressure year as well as well-deserved opportunities to fully enjoy festive traditions and indulgences. You want to make the most of the special times but also find the balance with your healthy lifestyle goals and habits.
Here's how four South Africa Registered Dietitians and spokespeople…
Working parents need all the support they can get to keep their livelihoods on track while raising families. This is most especially true for parents with a new baby. One of the biggest challenges parents experience when getting back to full-time work is what to do about infant feeding. Unfortunately, returning to work is one…
While there is so much today that is trumpeted as 'convenient and easy', many parents feel overwhelmed by the complexities and stresses of modern life. Time is always too short. Family life is often frenetic; overloaded with arduous work, school, and social schedules. In the midst of all this turbulence, we're striving to do the…
Supporting breastfeeding is not just for health professionals; it involves all of society. Not many people realise the impact they can have on a mom's experience when it comes to exclusively breastfeeding her new baby for the first six months of life. Misguided advice, thoughtless comments and shaming attitudes from family members, friends and colleagues…
Two years have passed since corporate employees around the world made a sudden, mass exodus from their workplaces. Today, there is a widespread return – some are back to a full 5-day week in the office, while others are implementing hybrid regimes. What everyone finds is that the culture, feel and rhythm of corporate life…