Following the recent Two Oceans Ultra and Half Marathons, where over 30,000 athletes pushed their physical limits across Cape Town's iconic coastal routes, the focus has once again turned to the important role hydration plays in performance and recovery.
But hydration isn't just vital for elite athletes. It's essential for everyone. From supporting energy…
Why winter getaways hit different
Summer often steals the spotlight when it comes to booking holidays, but winter in South Africa deserves a standing ovation of its own. While many of us tend to retreat indoors clutching hot water bottles and dodging the cold like the tax man, winter is actually prime…
Like us, our pets can experience stress, and for some, anxiety is more than an occasional response to loud noises or unfamiliar environments. It can be a chronic issue that affects their overall health and well-being. "Managing your pet's stress isn't about environmental changes alone, it's about supporting them from the inside out too," says…
We all love a good transformation, but who has the time to spend hours getting ready? Life’s busy, and there’s always something to do, like finding your keys, checking your emails, or getting that coffee fix. If you're heading straight from the office to an evening, these simple day-to-night tips will help you look and…
Carefully considered furniture and décor choices can transform the emotional landscape of any home or office environment ultimately enhancing the end-user's appreciation and enjoyment of the space. Here, Soft&Co founder and interior designer Brenda Hart shares some insights into their approach and what to think about when selecting pieces for your space.
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Once dismissed as an activity for retirees, gardening is now becoming one of the coolest trends among millennials and Gen Z. The art of growing your vegetables, herbs, and flowers has taken on new life, blending sustainability, creativity, and the sheer joy of connecting with nature.
Take Karen Martinez , for example, a young woman…
With Valentine’s Day sparking an annual wave of proposals, wedding season isn’t far behind! That’s when the bride and bridegroom tribes need to step up to their most important pre-wedding duty: planning the ultimate bachelor and bachelorette celebrations. If you've been tapped as the party planner-in-chief, First Group's Managing Director, Shaun Lamont, shares some tips…
As the seasons shift from summer's warmth to autumn's crisp embrace, your skin's needs change too. The drop in temperature, drier air, and increased indoor heating can strip your skin of moisture, leaving it feeling tight, dull, and irritated. A strategic seasonal skincare switch-up is essential to keep your complexion healthy, hydrated, and resilient against…
Becoming a mother is one of life’s most profound transformations, but along with the excitement comes a lot of overwhelming physical changes, particularly to the skin. From stretch marks to dryness and increased sensitivity, postpartum skin can feel unfamiliar, and for many, this can impact their confidence.
"The emotional and physical changes new moms experience…
Practical tips for lifestyle changes that are more effective than quick fixes
Lasting weight management is about sustainable lifestyle shifts, not crash diets or extreme workouts. If you've struggled with managing your weight, you're not alone. Obesity is a complex, long-term condition influenced by genetics, environment, lifestyle, and behaviour. But more than just…