Understanding the hidden struggle of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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 – […]
Boys don’t have safe spaces – we must create them
From a young age, many South African boys learn that expressing vulnerability puts them at risk of shame, rejection, or even bullying and physical violence. Across the country’s diverse communities, patriarchal norms and assumptions still dominate. While gender equity efforts bring the harm this does to women and girls into the spotlight, the many ways […]
SPOTLIGHT ON WORLD HYPERTENSION DAY: THE OVERLOOKED LINK BETWEEN MENOPAUSE AND WOMEN’S BLOOD PRESSURE RISK
As the world observes World Hypertension Day on May 17, data shows that South African women face disproportionally high rates of hypertension. Leading experts are calling for more gender-sensitive approaches to heart health, focusing not only on treatment, but also on prevention and holistic care. While men typically experience a gradual rise in blood pressure from their […]
This May, Make it About Her at @Sandton Hotel!
May is for moms, bubbles and proper spoiling – and @Sandton Hotel is serving it all with signature style. Whether you’re planning something special for Mother’s Day or just in the mood to indulge, our hotel is the perfect place to press pause and unwind. The @in our name isn’t just punctuation, it’s a promise of modern comfort, […]
Make This Mother’s Day One to Remember at Arbour Café
There’s something special about Mother’s Day at Arbour Café. Maybe it’s the way the morning light hits the courtyard, or the smell of buttery pastries and fresh coffee drifting from the kitchen. Whatever it is, it’s the perfect place to celebrate the women who’ve shaped our lives. On Sunday, 11 May, Arbour Café will be […]
What society is learning from ‘Adolescence’
In just over a month since its mid-March release, Netflix’s Adolescence, the British television psychological crime series created by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, has racked up over a 114 million views, and that tally is still on the rise. The four-episode series is a fictional drama, but many viewers across the world are resonating with the […]
The unique health benefits of dairy products
Dairy products provide unique health benefits that go beyond their individual nutrients For years, nutrition science has focused on how individual nutrients in foods are linked to health, like calcium being good for bones or saturated fats being a risk factor for heart disease. However, current research reveals that the health effects of what we eat […]
Keep summer going with year-round stone fruit flavours
It’s nearly the end of another excellent South African stone fruit season, and what a privilege it is to live in a country where our farmers grow the most delicious, export quality summer fruit. Let summer linger in your kitchen, one slice, spoonful, or stewed plum at a time. The season may be winding down, […]
ELEVATE EASTER TREATS WITH ROOIBOS
As Easter approaches, local chefs and food artisans are embracing the versatility of Rooibos, infusing this indigenous tisane into an array of innovative culinary creations. From traditional desserts to avant-garde confections, Rooibos is making a flavourful impact on the gastronomic scene. Adele du Toit, spokesperson for the South African Rooibos Council, highlights the growing trend. […]
Fizz Away Colds and Flu with Newly-Launched Cepacol® Raspberry Effervescent
When cold and flu symptoms strike, the newly launched Cepacol® Effervescent1a in refreshing Raspberry flavour is your fizzy ally. This combination product is crafted to help ease sore throats, assist with nasal congestion, control sneezing, and calm coughs1b. By opening airways and thinning mucus, it helps provide comfort from chesty coughs linked to airway inflammation1c. Beyond that, […]