Self-love in the new year – check your breasts
Roche on Early Breast Cancer Detection: Understanding the Myths That Delay Life-Saving Action According to experts at Roche, early detection remains one of the most effective tools in the fight against breast cancer. Still, across Africa, many women delay or avoid screening because of misconceptions that have become all too common. These beliefs often stem from […]
Cheese and stone fruit – a beautiful summer friendship
South African summers are made for good food with big flavour and freshness, and there are few pairings more effortlessly delicious than stone fruit and cheese. Juicy peaches, nectarines, and plums bring freshness, delicate aromas, natural sweetness and juiciness while cheese adds saltiness, creaminess and depth. Together, they meet in the middle – bright, balanced […]
LET ROOIBOS BRIGHTEN UP YOUR FESTIVE SUMMER SEASON SPREAD
With the festive season in full swing, Rooibos is finding new life across the summer table – from chilled drinks to flavour-packed starters, mains and desserts. Once a familiar comfort, it’s now proving itself to be one of the season’s most versatile ingredients. Award-winning cookbook author and independent health-focused food consultant, Heleen Meyer, has been […]
How I’m raising my son to be gentle in an ungentle world
By Gill Cross We need to change the lessons boys learn about becoming men. I have not always cared about men’s mental health. I grew up and live in a world shaped by patriarchy. A world where power, violence, entitlement and history tilt overwhelmingly toward men. As a gay woman and feminist, I’ve often seen […]
Spending a day with cherries
Summer brings many joys – long, warm days, a more outdoorsy lifestyle, and a renewed sense of freedom and energy. All we need to add is a cherry on top. Fortunately, summer is also the season for stone fruit, and South Africa happens to produce a splendid variety of locally grown, top-quality cherries. These glossy, […]
From Pain to Possibility: Panado®’s New Marketing Campaign, Highlights The Joy Of Pain Relief
Panado®, South Africa’s trusted1 name in pain and fever relief, has unveiled a bold new 360° marketing campaign that captures the reality of everyday family life and reminds us that pain doesn’t have to stop the moments that matter. The Panado® Master Brand Campaign is modern, relevant and proudly South African. Anchored by the lines “The Power […]
Biography – Dr. Anthony Wentzel
Dr. Anthony Wentzel graduated from the University of the Western Cape Dental Faculty in 1992 and began a career dedicated to improving the oral and overall health of his patients. His early years were spent serving in government clinics and hospitals, as well as providing outreach care to rural communities. After moving into private practice […]
Partnering through your preemie’s fourth trimester
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) journey is behind you, but bringing your premature baby home presents its own unique challenges. Here’s how to navigate this critical period together In South Africa, approximately 15% of babies, about one in seven, are born prematurely according to the National Department of Health. Thanks to advances in neonatal […]
WHY MEN OVER 40 SHOULDN’T IGNORE THE WARNING SIGNS OF LOW TESTOSTERONE
Testosterone – the hormone associated with strength and performance – tends to evoke images of buff men building muscles at the gym. Yet testosterone plays a far broader role in a man’s health, overall well-being and vitality, affecting their physical, sexual and mental health. Many men chalk up fatigue, low mood or a fading sex […]
Putting the Power of Learning in Learners’ Hands During Global Education Week
For millions of South African children, crowded classrooms, and limited resources continue to hold back a generation of learners. BIC continues to champion education by supporting learners, teachers, and communities to ensure access to quality learning so that, despite the challenges, children have the tools and support they need to reach their full potential. This November, BIC […]