You track your steps, you track your spending, but do you track your health?
Do you know your health numbers? Your blood pressure, stress levels, or nutrition habits? Most of us can rattle off our bank balances or how many steps we’ve taken today but ask about the metrics that really matter to our wellbeing…
"Hearing connects us to our families, our work, our communities and our culture. Protect it," says audiologist ahead of World Hearing Day
Approximately 12 million South Africans are estimated to have some degree of hearing loss, equating to about 20% of total population. Of these, about 5 million have a hearing disability, which means…
Dr Hofmeyr Viljoen, a Neuroradiologist from SCP Radiology, explains strokes - a critical health issue affecting people of all ages - from its causes to the cutting-edge imaging that guides life-saving care.
In South Africa and across sub-Saharan Africa, stroke rates are rising and it's one of the leading causes of adult mortality.
What is a…
A healthy lifestyle does not mean that you have to play an organised sport or follow a gym routine. There are so many other ways that South Africans can embrace an active lifestyle – which is the most powerful choice you can make for your overall health. The combination of moving more, conscious eating and…
For many South Africans, a typical 9-to-5 can accumulate to long periods of sitting each day which can take a toll on more than just productivity. Stiff muscles, cramps and overall discomfort can be unwanted companions for many professionals. But the good news? Even tiny bursts of movement throughout the day can make a big…
Restoring nervous system rhythm is one of the most effective — and often misunderstood — ways to support the ADHD brain. Not by suppressing energy or "calming someone down," but by giving the brain predictable, embodied timing so attention, emotion, and movement can organise themselves.
Here's how it works, in brain–body language rather than labels.
1. ADHD is often…
Infinity symbol vs Sewing-machine metaphor is actually a very accurate way of describing nervous system quality, not just capacity.
Here's what's happening, in clear body-based language, with a touch of poetry and physiology.
1. Cold → Heat → Cold: training flexibility, not force
When you move between an ice bath and a sauna, you are not stressing the body…
Authentic validation directly affects the body. When we feel truly seen and heard, stress hormones like cortisol drop, while calming hormones such as oxytocin and serotonin rise. Breath deepens, muscles release tension, and the vagus nerve strengthens, improving heart–brain–gut communication. This biological reset moves the body out of survival mode, supports emotional balance, and allows…
Orientation Week, or O-Week, marks the official start of varsity life for thousands of South African students. It’s a time of new friendships, packed lecture halls, late nights, tight budgets – and learning very quickly how to manage adult responsibilities independently.
For today’s students, one thing is already second nature: using their phones to run…
Over the years, sugar has gained a reputation as public enemy number one when it comes to holistic health. Its overconsumption has been linked to a range of chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease and obesity. For many, the solution lies in switching to sugar substitutes, but not all sweeteners are created equal. Understanding the…