Natural ways to manage bugs and bites
Summer is here, and while that means lovely sunny days and warm nights, it also brings us into closer contact with more insects, especially the flies, mosquitoes and spiders that flourish during the warm weather. More time outdoors also increases the chances of encountering stinging critters such as bees and wasps, and if you’re planning […]
TACKLING FESTIVE SEASON ANXIETY
With the summer holidays around the corner, it’s time to slow down, unwind and recharge. But for many South Africans, the festive season is anything but relaxing. According to a survey by Pharma Dynamics, eight out of ten South Africans admit to being ‘stressed out’ during the holidays. The survey, which polled 500 South Africans […]
Local & seasonal – Cherries are on top this summer
With their glowing ruby-red hues, luscious shape, sweet juiciness and that special note of tartness, cherries are quite simply, irresistible. Amongst the abundance of high-quality stone fruit grown in South Africa, cherries occupy a special niche, with a short window to enjoy the local season, which spans from late October to December. Freshly picked from […]
Celebrating summer with stone fruit and ice cream
Nothing captures the essence of summer like biting into the juicy freshness of a sun-ripened peach, nectarine, or plum. In season, stone fruit is the perfect snack for long, sunny beach days; they add sensational flavour to salads and shine in an array of sweet and savoury dishes. But there’s one stone fruit combo you […]
How Positive Psychology can boost SA teachers’ resilience
Despite decades of democracy and transformation, South Africa continues to have one of the most unequal education systems in the world. While the quality of teaching and learning in a minority of private and former ‘model C’ schools is on par with developed countries, the reality in most government-run schools, places South Africa alongside nations […]
The Secret to Plump, Youthful Skin
RISING THREAT OF ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE – EXPERTS WARN 39-M LIVES AT STAKE BY 2050
The global campaign for World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) highlights a growing health and socioeconomic crisis. Running from 18-24 November, this year’s WAAW theme, “Educate. Advocate. Act Now,” reflects a call for increased awareness and coordinated action across health sectors. In South Africa, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) presents a severe challenge, threatening public health, food security […]
Pulmonary hypertension in SA, overlooked and misdiagnosed
SA patients let their light shine to raise awareness Worldwide, the month of November raises awareness of lung diseases, including the lesser-known condition, pulmonary hypertension (PH), for which there is still no cure. In the fight to improve diagnosis, treatment, the experience of living with PH and the advocacy for organ donations, it has proved […]
Turn Back Time, One Application at a Time
NAVIGATING NUTRITION IN SUMMER
It’s an integral part of South African culture to thoroughly enjoy the summer season with its long holiday period over December and into the new year. Hot days and warm nights are the ideal settings for enjoying the outdoor-focused lifestyles that give us so many more opportunities to be physically active and to unleash our […]