Most people hate going to the doctor. But these trips become more and more important as you age. Sure, you might exercise, eat well and look after yourself but if you’re only visiting your doctor’s office when you have the flu, you’re probably missing out on the benefits of preventative healthcare. Until such a time where…
Early detection and prevention initiatives are imperative to combat and increase survival rates of the leading cause of cancer-related deaths - lung cancer. As the world observes World No Tobacco Day on 31 May, the commemorative event aims to create global awareness of what people can do to protect their health, the promotion of…
Devan Moonsamy
One of the most crucial skills to have in the working world is presentation skills. Being able to put together a presentation and then have the confidence to pull it off, can be stressful and nerve wrecking if not done correctly. Presentations pose as a challenge for most staff members who feel inadequate…
You've always known your feline friend was superior amongst us mere mortals, but did you know that when it comes to selecting what to eat, their choices are founded in science and evolution?
So, over in one corner, you have Rufus, who is probably not opposed to eating last night's leftovers off your plate, and…
Plump, glowing, youthful, clear, healthy and the list goes on of words we want to use to describe our skin. How many of these words can actually be used to describe the current state of your skin? We're guessing no more than two, maybe three. The reason why you might not be able to tick…
The tragic floods in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), which claimed more than 440 lives and destroyed an estimated R12 billion of infrastructure, have highlighted a risk that South Africans cannot afford to ignore.
The risk is climate change, and, according to the United Nations' recent IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (IP6AR), extreme weather events, which were once considered rare,…
The meaning of 'skincare' varies from person to person. Some believe it is as simple as washing your face and applying a moisturiser while others believe you need to have a full range of skincare products in your vanity, each providing a different benefit with all the active ingredients – but in most cases people…
As Matric mid-year exams kick into high gear this week, it is important for students to get an eagle's eye view of the significance and importance of these exams – to provide them with perspective regarding the assessment's role in the greater scheme of their final year, as well as their prospects post-Matric, an education…
Even with the recent interest rate hikes, there is still a lot of movement in the housing market. As workers around the country settle into hybrid work situations, many are looking for more space to accommodate a work-from-home lifestyle. There is also a lot of semigration happening in South Africa at the moment, with property…
Gone are the days where you might wander into your local pharmacy, take a ‘bullet’ to both earlobes and leave with freshly pierced, albeit uneven holes in each ear. Ear curation has been around for a little while now and involves a lot more than just a ‘bullet’ to the lobe. In fact, whilst piercing with…