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FUEL AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE WITH DAIRY

A healthy lifestyle does not mean that you have to play an organised sport or follow a gym routine. There are so many other ways that South Africans can embrace an active lifestyle – which is the most powerful choice you can make for your overall health. The combination of moving more, conscious eating and […]

Sun exposure in infancy can increase skin cancer risk later in life

Sun damage to the skin begins earlier than many parents realise, often in the first years of life. Because a baby’s skin is thinner and more sensitive than an adult’s, exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation during infancy and early childhood can cause damage that builds up over time, increasing the risk of skin cancer later […]

Everyday habits harming your child’s teeth and how to fix them

Most parents know the basics of children’s oral care: brush twice a day, limit sweets and don’t skip dental check-ups. Yet dental experts warn that it’s often the small, easy-to-miss habits in daily routines that quietly increase the risk of tooth decay. The scale of the problem is significant. According to the World Health Organization’s Global […]

DAIRY DELIGHTS FOR SUMMER DAYS

Versatile dairy plays many starring roles in our summer eating – from the honest simplicity of a refreshing, cold glass of milk on a hot day to being the game-changing ingredient in a stylish dish created to impress. With dairy in focus, your summer tables can be effortless, delicious, and full of sharing. From holiday […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]