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Summer Holidays Just Got Easier for Moms – Your Doctor Can Now Travel With You

It’s that time of year again — the family is packed into the car, the suitcases are stacked high, and everyone’s excited for a well-deserved summer holiday. You’ve got your partner, kids, snacks, sunscreen, and maybe even a travel pillow or two. But then, just as you hit the road or arrive at your destination,…

BySpice4Life NewsDecember 8, 20250Comments

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How pharmacists are strengthening South Africa’s healthcare system

Pharmacists play a pivotal frontline healthcare role, which brings much relief to South Africa's overburdened healthcare system. As the most accessible healthcare professionals, especially in areas where access to medical services is limited, pharmacists are a critical front-line advisor for patients seeking guidance. Add to that the growing trend towards self-medication, and their position as…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 26, 20250Comments

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Stay motivated to exercise while on holiday (without missing out on the fun)

The lead up to a well-deserved holiday often means meeting work deadlines, finishing off festive shopping and making sure you feel good while you are on holiday with an increase in exercise days. But… once you are on holiday all that hard work often falls away, and you return home feeling sluggish and a little…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 24, 20250Comments

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Cancer’s face is shifting: Why South Africa’s Young Adults Must Priorities Early Detection

Cancer is often seen as a disease of old age. Yet, across South Africa (and the world), it is increasingly affecting younger generations and reshaping how we think about both health and financial security. For a 28-year-old professional building a career, paying off a student loan, or saving for a home, an unexpected cancer diagnosis…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 18, 20250Comments

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From Reactive to Predictive: The Future of Diabetes Care

(Why prediction is the next frontier in diagnostics) When Maria – a 35-year-old, working mother living in Johannesburg – wakes up each morning, her first glance is at the discreet sensor on her arm. The number she sees on her phone’s accompanying app is vital information she uses every day. As a mother and breadwinner,…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 11, 20250Comments

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The connection between diabetes and muscle cramps

Muscle cramps are more than just an inconvenience; for many people living with diabetes, they’re an all-too-familiar part of daily life. “Though anyone can experience these painful spasms, those living with diabetes are especially prone, thanks to a mix of factors tied to electrolyte imbalances, blood sugar levels, circulation, and nerve health,” comments Selvan Naicker,…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 11, 20250Comments

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WHY IRON STORES MATTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Highlighting the link between low iron levels and mental health challenges As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end in South Africa, a connection is emerging that challenges how we understand and address mental health issues. Iron deficiency and anaemia – treatable and preventable conditions – affect the mental wellbeing of millions…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 28, 20250Comments

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The simple secret to heart health: Start with just one habit

Why changing one small thing can transform your whole approach to wellness New research shows that truly unexplained heart attacks account for less than 3% of cases [1] , which means most of us have more control over our heart health than we realise. Even better? Wellness experts are discovering that you don’t need…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 20, 20250Comments

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5 tips to get a summer body on a deadline without injury

It’s a story we are all too familiar with: winter came, the couch was cosy, comfort food was irresistible… and now summer is here, your swimsuit is calling, and you’re suddenly in “get fit fast” mode. But before you throw yourself into a whirlwind of intense workouts, remember this: even though you may be mentally…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 2, 20250Comments

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How anaemia symptoms are often wrongly attributed to ageing

Tiredness, headaches, leg cramps, coldness, loss of hair, increased bruising, decreased physical abilities and brain fog are symptoms that are too often dismissed as inevitable signs of ageing. However, these common complaints may actually signal iron deficiency and/or anaemia, conditions that are alarmingly common amongst the older population but are both preventable and treatable. …

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 1, 20250Comments

Tag: Health

Summer Holidays Just Got Easier for Moms – Your Doctor Can Now Travel With You

How pharmacists are strengthening South Africa’s healthcare system

Stay motivated to exercise while on holiday (without missing out on the fun)

Cancer’s face is shifting: Why South Africa’s Young Adults Must Priorities Early Detection

From Reactive to Predictive: The Future of Diabetes Care

The connection between diabetes and muscle cramps

WHY IRON STORES MATTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH

The simple secret to heart health: Start with just one habit

5 tips to get a summer body on a deadline without injury

How anaemia symptoms are often wrongly attributed to ageing

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