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This week marked World Tubercolosis Day, and while COVID-19 has clogged up headlines across SA and abroad, it’s important that we don’t forget about the one disease that’s been killing thousands of South Africans every year. We’ll get to the relationship between TB and COVID-19 in a sec, but for now, let’s begin with looking […] More
This is not a drill — South Africa is soon going to be on lockdown for 21 days! This was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday evening (23 March). He said the national lockdown would take effect from midnight on Thursday (26 March) to 16 April. (Just for clarity — this means that on […] More
Let’s face it: our culture has an obsession with working out. Everything from Nike commercials to controversial Peleton ads to Carrie Underwood on the cover of Women’s Health, tells us we should not only have a daily (intense) workout routine, but should also have toned abs, perfect glutes (thanks, Khloé K), and maybe even a personal […] More
You can say it: Life as you know it is completely different right now, and it feels crappy. With COVID-19 sweeping the country and world, major restrictions and regulations have been put in place to help slow the spread of the virus. And those probably feel like, well, major restrictions and regulations on your life. To be […] More
When leaving for a trip, you probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about what could derail your plans. Maybe someone gets sick, maybe your flight gets canceled, maybe there’s a storm that keeps you inside and off the beach. But even if you do think about what can go wrong, you likely don’t […] More
Medical science recognises obesity as a condition that leads to other diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and joint disease. But it isn’t always someone’s fault – it can be caused by genetics. And no one should be stigmatised or discriminated against based on their weight. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), obesity […] More
That elusive word: balance. We crave it, but how exactly do we achieve it — especially when the world seems to have gone mad? Balance versus burnout Stress and burnout are the leading causes of mental health issues and physical complications in adults of working age. Certain lifestyle choices can also have an impact on […] More
You already know that you need to eat more plants and move more often to be healthy. You might have even tried a workout challenge or a clean-eating diet, whether your goals are more energy, better skin, or living longer and happier. But sleep (specifically 7-9 hours of quality sleep) also plays a major role in our […] More
