If your social media feed has become a revolving door of longevity hacks promising more energy, sharper focus, and a longer life, you're not alone. Every scroll seems to bring another self-proclaimed health guru championing the next breakthrough, whether it's ice baths, peptide injections, NAD+ drips, red light therapy, mouth taping, or continuous glucose monitors…
Understanding the Myths That Delay Life-Saving Action
According to experts at Roche, early detection remains one of the most effective tools in the fight against breast cancer. Still, across Africa, many women delay or avoid screening because of misconceptions that have become all too common. These beliefs often stem from fear, cultural expectations, financial pressure…
When it comes to caring for your baby's skin, it seems everyone has advice - from well-meaning grannies to social media "experts." But not all that wisdom holds up under scientific scrutiny. From using olive oil on dry patches to skipping moisturising altogether, there's plenty of confusion about what's really best for your baby's delicate…
As World IBD Day approaches on May 19, medical professionals, patients, and healthcare advocates are raising awareness about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), a group of chronic inflammatory conditions that affects millions worldwide yet remains largely misunderstood and often misdiagnosed.
The global impact of IBD
Inflammatory Bowel Disease primarily includes Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis –…
One only has to spend 10 minutes on an online parenting group or forum to realise there are two distinct camps when it comes to questions of homeschooling; Camp A believes there is no education unless it happens within the homeschooling context - and uses every opportunity to share their views, and then there is…
Allergies are a growing concern for many people in South Africa, affecting everything from their daily comfort to their quality of life. According to the Allergy Foundation South Africa (AFSA) a third of South Africans suffer from some form of allergic reaction, with 40% of allergy sufferers being children.
“With allergies on the rise,…
When choosing what your door and window frames should be made of, many householders think it's a simple question of cost. Not so, says Mark Smith, Technical Manager at REHAU: "When choosing between the various materials on hand, a holistic view is essential to ensure you get the best value for your money over the…
While quitting tobacco and nicotine use altogether is always the best choice, the reality is that millions of adult smokers don't, so what are the alternatives to continued smoking?
Decades of research and development has resulted in the availability of less harmful alternatives for adults who would otherwise continue smoking. Some of these innovations include…
Debunking Three Common Myths and Misconceptions about Oral Health
Oral health plays a vital role in our overall health and well-being, yet it is an area often plagued by various myths and misconceptions. Many people underestimate the greater impact of oral health on their general health. Poor oral health can have a compound effect on…