In today's fast-paced world, where convenience often trumps nutrition, many parents find themselves asking: Is my child eating well enough? While the focus often falls on sugar or fat intake, there's a less discussed but equally critical question we should be asking - Is my child getting enough fibre?
Fibre is not just about preventing constipation. It…
June is Youth Month in South Africa – a time to celebrate young people and reflect on how to build a brighter, more inclusive future.
Understanding the concept of financial risk is a key skill that helps young people avoid money pitfalls and thrive later in life. Just as we teach children to cross the…
Why awareness, prevention and treatment around low iron stores and anaemia are crucial for adolescents, teens and young adults
Anaemia cases have risen dramatically around the world over the past decade and it has become increasingly apparent that young people are amongst those most at risk. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO),…
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.…