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If you haven’t already been booked off sick, you’re probably staring down your snotty coughing colleague hoping they won’t sneeze on you (again). A recent survey done by Pharma Dynamics shows that South Africans are very ill-prepared for these times, also evidenced by the number of days of work lost due to sickness. The survey, […] More
Whoa — This Is What Healthcare Is Going To Look Like In 2040! Not to freak you out or anything, but… With the use of advanced technology, we’re stepping into a time where robots will be assisting doctors and cancer will be fully cured. Tech has proved how innovative it is on numerous occasions, and […] More
The drive, passion and excitement that you had at the beginning of the year has slowly been replaced by a quiet hatred for everything you do (your work) and everyone that’s around you (your colleagues). You don’t know what those feelings are or where they come from, but what you do know is that you’re […] More
You wake up one morning and you’ve got a sore throat, chills, a runny nose and a dry cough. The first thing you do is set up an appointment with your doctor because you’re familiar with the symptoms. You’re already thinking: “I probably need an antibiotic.” Your doctor asks you a few questions, does a […] More
Self-care isn’t just about journalling (sigh) and spa treatments (because we’ve all got the bucks for that, right). Here’s how to make it cheaper, and fun. Immerse yourself in nature It’s proven that getting outside boosts your mood. We got seriously lucky with the most eye-popping vistas nature has to offer. And it’s been dished […] More
Contraception is supposed to stop you fretting about a bun in the oven, right? Seriously though – what are your chances of getting pregnant on the Mirena? The main job of contraception – aside from stymieing period pains and clearing up skin – is to keep your oven bun-free. But with each Pill, injection or […] More
Between the fluorescent lights, “ergonomic” desk chairs, and perpetually stocked vending machines, working in an office can feel like the complete antithesis of healthy living. Luckily for both your sanity and chances of making it to retirement, it doesn’t have to be. This week happens to be Employee Wellness Week (2-6 July), so we teamed up […] More
You’re up close and personal with a magnifying mirror doing your weekly eyebrow clean-up when you start surveying the rest of your face. You spot some surprise little visitors on your chin. Sure, you can pluck ’em. But now you’re thinking, Unlike Kanye, I’m not going to let you finish but rather just go right […] More
