Health and Wellness

BUILDING HEALTHY KIDS: REAL CONNECTION OVER SCREEN TIME

South African children spend an average of 3 hours and 17 minutes daily on their phones – according to new Stellenbosch University research – more than they spend sleeping.  This research comes

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NETCAREPLUS EXPANDS HEALTH COVER OPTIONS FOR SOUTH AFRICA’S GROWING “MISSING MIDDLE”

NetcarePlus has unveiled its expanded 2027 offering, built around a simple principle: healthcare cover should start with the healthcare need, not the product. The expansion

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KAUAI CELEBRATES THREE DECADES OF TRANSFORMING HEALTHY EATING IN SOUTH AFRICA

When Kauai opened its first smoothie bar in 1996, South Africa’s fast food landscape offered few convenient choices centred on fresh, natural ingredients. Smoothies, wraps

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FRIENDSHIP MAY BE DOING MORE FOR YOUR HEALTH THAN YOU THINK

For many South African women, friendship is woven into daily life activities: the school run, the stokvel, the church group, the walking club, the colleague

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YOUR LACK OF VEGETABLES COULD BE COSTING YOU MORE THAN YOU THINK

Most South Africans know they should eat more vegetables. But between long workdays, rising food costs and convenience foods on every corner, knowing and doing

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CALPOL LAUNCHES NEW FLAVOURS AND EXPANDED AGE RANGE AT MAMAMAGIC 2026

From teething and fevers to the everyday bumps and sniffles that come with childhood, parents are constantly navigating new stages of care. This July, Calpol

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WHY MENTAL FITNESS IS THE NEXT FRONTIER OF PERFORMANCE

In a world where constant connectivity, demanding schedules and relentless pressure have become the norm, peak performance is no longer just about working harder—it’s about

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WHY SO MANY WOMEN OVER 35 FEEL LIKE THEIR BODIES HAVE SUDDENLY TURNED AGAINST THEM

A growing number of women over 35 are quietly struggling with unexplained weight gain, crushing fatigue, anxiety, inflammation, and a body that no longer responds

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THE GROWING HEALTH COST OF EXCESS SALT CONSUMPTION

Most South Africans know salt isn’t great for them. But knowing and acting are worlds apart. And yet most of us have no idea how much we’re actually

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DIS-CHEM’S MELROSE ARCH HEALTH HUB REDEFINES THE ROLE OF RETAIL IN HEALTHCARE

Getting healthcare in South Africa can often feel complicated, time-consuming and expensive. Dis-Chem is aiming to change that with the launch of its new Melrose

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