They’re the quiet heroes of the modern age — the so-called sandwich generation. Juggling school runs and Zoom meetings, managing grocery lists for two households, and now, trying to make sure mom gets her blood pressure checked while helping their adult children find stable footing in an unforgiving economy.
It’s a full-time job. And no…
While Father’s Day is typically thought of to be a day where men are celebrated for their roles as parents, caregivers and guardians, there’s also opportunity to open up a conversation that’s long been overdue around the challenges many men face with their reproductive health.
While reproductive health campaigns tend to focus solely on women,…
We all know how it goes. It's another crazy-busy day, and just when we need sharp focus and steady energy, we start to feel that dull slump coming on. Suddenly, we're reaching for an extra-strong coffee or something sweet for a desperate pick-me-up. This might help for a moment or two, but that quick fix…
When the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, there are many joys to look forward to – hot chocolate, fuzzy socks, and cozy nights in. But along with the charm of the season comes an unwelcome visitor: cold and flu season. Catherine Oluwadare, brand manager for Karvol, believes that this is not all doom…
As South Africa marks Mental Health Awareness Month this May, one vital group continues to carry the weight of the country’s emotional and physical wellbeing — yet rarely gets the care they so often give. Carers, whether they’re professional nurses or family members looking after loved ones, are facing a silent mental health crisis.
With…
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. …
Why so many women with PCOS feel emotionally burnt out, and what’s really going on beneath the surface
For many women living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), feeling at times like something is “off” or like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster but not being able to explain why is way more common than we think.…
There is clear evidence that excessive sugar intake results in various health issues, from obesity, heart disease, and diabetes to tooth cavities. While many people are looking to avoid the health risks associated with overconsumption of sugar, it can be difficult when sugar is hiding in everyday food and drinks, without being immediately evident.
According to…
By Dr Judey Pretorius
May has been designated as International Skin Cancer Awareness Month, an important time to raise awareness and educate the public on skin cancer, its detection, and prevention.
According to CANSA (The Cancer Association of South Africa), skin cancer is the fourth most prevalent cancer among male South Africans and the fifth…
As South Africa marks World Hypertension Day on May 17, 2025, health experts are sounding the alarm on a condition often dubbed the "silent killer." Hypertension, or high blood pressure, (1*) affects nearly half of South African adults, yet many remain unaware of their condition. This lack of awareness poses significant health risks, including heart…