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The novel coronavirus – COVID-19 – has prompted an uptick in fear for many, and even more so for those suffering from chronic illnesses. Are people with chronic illnesses (aka co-morbidities) at higher risk of contracting the coronavirus? Do they need to take special precautions? We got the low-down from Dr David Eedes, a clinical […] More
Oftentimes on your period, the only acts of self-love you feel like treating yourself to are Advil, Netflix, elastic-waist pants, and gargantuan tubs of ice cream. But if you haven’t yet given yourself some literal self-love while you’re menstruating, you’re missing out. Hear us out: Your period is actually a really good time to masturbate. There’s […] More
Hypertension is highly present in South Africa with about 1 in 3 adults living with the chronic condition. According to the Heart Foundation, it’s responsible for 2 in every 5 heart attacks and 1 in every 2 strokes. So… pretty . This high number of affected people isn’t unique to South Africa. A report by […] More
Whether you had a late night at work or had a few too many glasses of wine the night before, eye puffiness isn’t the best look, especially when it lasts the whole next day. But while it’s definitely annoying, the good news is that a little swelling around your peepers generally isn’t reason to be […] More
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) conducted a survey on Mental Health during the life and times of COVID-19 to understand how people are managing during the lockdown. The survey asked participants about their home life, their mental health before and during the lockdown, and what coping tips helped them to manage their […] More
The South African government recently eased lockdown restrictions and made it compulsory to wear a face mask (or any fabric that can cover your mouth and nose) when you go out into public spaces. With cloth masks being all the rage right now, questions around their effectiveness and efficiency have come up. The Department of […] More
We’ll be the first to admit that my anxiety has skyrocketed since the announcement of the global pandemic. Everyday activities like grocery shopping have become an anxious activity as we grow increasingly worried about our health every time we step outside. Some have been hit by financial difficulties due to losing their jobs. Those who […] More
These vegan chocolate cookies contain no nuts, no dairy and are packed with so many good-for-you ingredients, like oats! Plus, they make use of pantry-cupboard ingredients — no fresh eggs, milk or butter required. If you don’t have oat flour, don’t worry. It’s easy to make your own from ordinary oats. You just need a […] More
