Anaemia's alarming menstrual connection that women and medical practitioners don't think or talk about enough.
Heavy menstrual bleeding is a leading cause of low iron stores and anaemia in young women. World Health Organisation statistics show that 43% of reproductive-age women in Sub-Saharan Africa suffer from iron-deficiency anaemia, and for many of them this…
You finally crawl into bed after a long day, ready to drift to sleep, only to be met with a strange and frustrating sensation in your legs. Tingling. Creeping. The only relief? Moving them – again and again. If this sounds familiar, you could be dealing with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), a condition that affects…
Too often, women put the needs of others ahead of their own, especially when it comes to the health and well-being of their loved ones. They schedule paediatric appointments around work meetings, research specialists for ageing parents, remind partners to book their annual check-ups and ensure their kids don’t miss their six-monthly dental appointments. Yet…
Fevers, sore throats and body aches; cold and flu season brings its fair share of discomfort. But if you're already dealing with joint stiffness, this time of year can feel even more punishing. Along with barometric pressure changes, viral infections like the cold or flu can often trigger body-wide inflammation, making existing joint pain worse…
Maintaining good nutrition might seem like a luxury when grocery bills are climbing and budgets are tight. The truth is that strategic food choices hold the power to keep you mentally sharp and physically resilient, even on a budget.
“Smart, affordable food choices not only nourish your body, but also support mental…
When it Makes Sense and When it Doesn’t. A Dietitian Explains.
We’ve all done it – it’s late, you’re tired, you’re hungry, and the idea of cooking feels like climbing a mountain. Cue the cereal box. But is cereal for dinner just a convenient bowl of “I don’t feel like making supper”, or can it…
Cepacol®, known for its sore throat lozenges1, hot medication2&3, and now new raspberry-flavoured effervescent4, explores three reasons you have a sore throat but no fever.
1. Tonsillitis
Your tonsils - those two small lumps of soft tissue at the back of your throat5a - are like your body’s built-in defence team, helping to trap germs and…
As we age, we may notice that our memory might not function the way it used to. Suddenly names, words and even past events are not as easy to recall as before. When thinking of ways to boost our memory, we often look to brain-training games, better sleep, or even drinking more water. But there…
And How Smart Nutrition Can Help
Stress, sniffles and sudden sick days… ever noticed how you always seem to come down with something right after a big presentation or just as your holiday starts? It's not your imagination. Stress can temporarily weaken your immune system, leaving you more susceptible to illness. Think of your immune…
"It's all just too much" – it's the lament so many women 25 years and over seem to be sharing. But there could be an underlying reason say experts, who are urging patients and medical professionals alike to consider whether low iron stores and/or anaemia is what's quietly stealing women's energy.
Low iron…