South African women are living longer than men, with female life expectancy currently sitting at around 69.6 years, compared to 64 years for men, according to Statistics South Africa. But living longer doesn't always mean living healthier.
Experts refer to this as the "morbidity-mortality paradox", where women tend to outlive men, but often spend more…
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…
Consumers are drowning in hacks, supplements, and bio-optimisation advice, but when burnout, fatigue, and illness hit, what actually works?
For years, the wellness industry has promised more energy, better performance, and endless optimisation. From supplements and wearable trackers to cold plunges, peptides, and biohacking routines, consumers have spent billions chasing ways to become healthier, sharper,…
Weight management and acne-prone skin in South Africa
Acne and weight management are two of the most common concerns affecting millions of South Africans, yet many people don’t fully understand how these issues may intersect with one another. As the country grapples with rising rates of overweight and obesity alongside persistent skin health challenges.
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As South Africans become increasingly conscious of what they put on their skin, use in their homes, and expose their families to, natural skincare and eco-conscious home products are gaining momentum, and for good reason.
From harsh detergents and synthetic fragrances to ingredient lists filled with chemicals few consumers can pronounce, many conventional products are coming…
Botany Wellness is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural collection of plant-based self-care products, together with the opening of an exclusive retail space in Johannesburg.
It's a launch set to mark an evolution in the South African health landscape.
The brand enters the market as a scientifically-backed response to the growing global demand…
The REVIVE Hydration Pod rethinks event hydration for runners, cyclists and wellness communities
REVIVE is rethinking what hydration at South African events can look like with the launch of the REVIVE Hydration Pod, a mobile, on-tap electrolyte station designed to serve ice-cold hydration at scale.
Created for South Africa's growing endurance, fitness and wellness communities,…
Cape Town has long been celebrated for its dramatic coastlines and mountain vistas. Now, it's earning recognition for something less visible but infinitely more valuable: a sophisticated approach to longevity that integrates seamlessly into how people actually live.
This is a city where dawn breaks over Table Mountain reveal trail runners and ocean swimmers…
South Africa's wellness sector is on an upward trajectory. According to the Global Wellness Institute, the global wellness economy continues to expand, with spa and wellness tourism among its fastest-growing segments. Locally, industry data points to a 13% increase in spa sector growth in 2024 (ProBeauty ). The numbers suggest a thriving market. …
Consistent tracked and celebrated habits, become better health.
You have more control over your health than you might think. While chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension are now South Africa’s leading killers, claiming over 164 000 lives annually , most of these deaths are largely preventable. They’re built gradually through daily choices you…