How to avoid consuming too much mercury
Mercury is a toxic metal that can be found in some types of fish and seafood. Consuming too much mer...
Health & Wellness
Why more sleep is needed during winter
Shorter, darker days are upon us as we dive into the winter season, and so is the tendency to catch ...
Why you should go for a pap smear
A pap smear is a screening procedure for cervical cancer which tests for precancerous or cancerous c...
How a lack of vitamin D can affect your sleep
Vitamin D plays a vital role in several bodily functions. One of its essential functions is to regul...
Signs of a saviour complex
Wanting to be the hero in certain situations can be a good thing, but not all the time. The saviour ...
How to be there for your friend with borderline personality disorder
Being a friend to someone with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be challenging, but it̵...
Two types of breast cancer you should know
Breast cancer continues to kill many women in South Africa and across the globe. Breast cancer is no...
The pros and cons of cold and hot showers
Depending on the time of year, we go in between hot and cold as we turn the shower handles to reach ...
The benefits of drinking hibiscus tea
Hibiscus tea, made from the dried flowers of the hibiscus plant, has been consumed for centuries for...
Reasons why avocados are good for your health
The avocado fruit (yes, fruit) can be a delicious spread or its oils can be extracted and applied as...
Is bipolar disorder on the rise?
Is bipolar disorder on the rise? Various studies indicate that the mood disorder may be becoming mor...
Feeling hopeless? How load-shedding affects your mental health
Tired of feeling disappointed and sad every time load-shedding hits? Well, you’re definitely n...