Much of the anti-weight discrimination movement currently burgeoning across the world is focused on socio-economic injustices and the emotional harm and mental health impact caused by the prevalence of weight stigma and biases. The HAES®, or Health at Every Size approach puts a focus on particularly promoting weight acceptance in the health industry for improved…
We may not be ready for it, but winter is here, bringing with it cold weather, dry air, and even drier skin. “Add to this the dry heat from indoor heaters and it’s a recipe for less than happy skin leading to dryness and itchiness, especially if you’re prone to eczema or other dry skin…
Let's be honest, most of us spend a fair amount of time staring at screens. But, like moths drawn to a flame, people tend to overlook the harmful effects that prolonged exposure to blue light has on our eyes and our health. According to Harvard Health, exposure to light at night suppresses our secretion of melatonin,…
Millions of people struggle with their psoriasis daily. Their family, friends, colleagues, and strangers may see red scaly patches, or dry, cracked skin that may bleed, wondering if it is contagious.1 On the inside, they may experience feelings of depression or low self-esteem while living with an illness that is more than skin deep.1
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The weather may be cooling down, but that's no reason to stay indoors in the Mother City. If you are looking to spend some quality time with your partner, don't just limit it to one meal. Make a day of it! And in Cape Town, it's pretty easy with plenty of things to do and…
You've moved into your new home and now you are keen on adding more floor space to make it the perfect home for you and your family. If you don't have ground space to build on, you can always build up. It seems easy enough, but there are various steps to follow that ensure that…
Mobile phones can be used as spaces for wellbeing, practicality, and life improvement if you know which tools to get hold of. Today, most of the latest Android and iPhone devices feature built-in screen time monitors. They're useful for tracking how you spend your time online. You get a weekly report on how long you've…
Everybody's got the working-from-home starter pack down pat. It starts with an Ergonomic chair (and if you still don't have one, we're plugging you here), a desk, an external hard drive, work-provided laptop, and while wireless earbuds are optional, you might want to consider those too. We figure that most of us have worked from home long enough to…
By Jackie Carroll
The workplace is not what it once was. The pandemic accelerated shifts that were already gaining traction and, today, working environments are defined by increasingly hybrid arrangements, greater mobility and non-linear career shifts. Of course, these changes are also being accompanied by accelerated digital transformation and the rise of automation.
According to…
Cometh the colder months, cometh a revamp of your skincare vanity. Pumpkin spiced lattes, lingering scents of Vanilla Pumpkin candles and cravings for sweet treats, baked pumpkin, caramel pancakes with maple syrup – yes, this is Autumn. However, your skincare vanity will look very different, let's get into it.
The Essentials
Autumn is the beginning…