Struggling to concentrate in class, at university or at work? Recharge your grey matter and take a brain break! So say educators from Good Work Foundation (GWF), who have found that taking short mental breaks from
Life very often feels like a constant race, and that is where the idea of JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out) has emerged as a powerful antidote. The concept of JOMO has gained popularity in
Why knowing your iron status is crucial to you and your family’s health Iron-deficiency anaemia is one of the most prevalent and concerning non-communicable conditions of our time, affecting up to 2 billion people worldwide.
Close to 50% of people around the globe are suffering from burnout, according to a report released by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) this year.… but here’s the fix: travel. Not just a quick escape, but intentional
It’s called the ‘silent condition’ for a good reason; despite growing awareness of the condition, many women continue to suffer with PCOS symptoms in silence, owing to a lack of knowledge and medical research around
Nourishing your mental health through nutrition The impact of nutrition on overall health and wellbeing is not the same for everyone. Diet is believed to have a greater impact on women’s mental health[1] compared to
Global study shows that our mental state starts to decline after only two hours of continuous desk-based working, but just 15 minutes of exercise can help to reverse the effects ASICS has enlisted actor Brian
There are so many positives to living in South Africa. But like anywhere in the world, it also comes with its unique challenges, one of which is dealing with the pervasive fear of crime. It’s
Find your Summer strength and health.As summer approaches, bringing sunny skies and warmer days, South Africans are gearing up to enjoy the great outdoors. Greg Tinkler, Founder of Gloot, shares some tips to help women
Natasha Swart, Oral Education Manager and Qualified Oral Hygienist at Curaprox When we often talk about selfcare, we refer to the routines we follow to help us live well and improve both our physical health
Menopause is a natural stage of life for women, yet despite the commonality of this natural experience, there remains a sense of unspoken shame around the topic. To encourage dialogue around menopause and offer support
Ashwagandha, adaptogenic plant, is used by Ayurvedic medicine to help the body adapt to stress, promote sleep, improve focus and enhance well-being. This makes it particularly appealing to families navigating busy schedules, academic pressures and
The long-term health benefits of the South African-grown Rooibos tea have gained worldwide attention, and with CBD’s incredible health benefits now in the spotlight, Laager Rooibos is fusing the two to bring the country a
It is estimated that at least 10% of South African children have neuropsychological challenges. Neurodiversity, the range of different brain structures and chemistry which is found in the human population, includes people with autism as
Psoriasis isn’t “just a skin condition” – Living with psoriasis, a chronic skin condition, is not just about managing physical symptoms. It also has significant mental health and wellness aspects that need to be addressed. Psoriasis
In a world filled with distractions and demands, prioritizing our health often takes a backseat. However, achieving optimal well-being doesn’t have to be hard! Below are some easy hacks to boost your physical and mental
New knowledge and ongoing advances in nutrition science converge with our perennial quest for enhanced health and well-being. At the start of every year, we see predictions about emerging nutrition trends and projections about those
