First time dads: What preparation for fatherhood really looks like
When a man hears the words, “You’re going to be a dad,” everything changes, sometimes faster t...
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This is what menstrual hygiene really means
Menstruation is a monthly reality for most women, but what about menstrual hygiene? What does that l...
Here’s how to donate blood safely
If you’ve ever wanted to be a hero without wearing a cape or saving kittens from trees, donati...
When beauty marks turn risky: How to tell it’s melanoma
It’s just a mole…Or is it? Here’s what every woman should know. Melanoma is the seventh most c...
Key information to know about multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects over 2.8 million people worldwide, and around 74% of those diagnosed...
World Heart Rhythm Week: How to early detect arrhythmias
Your heart has one job: keep the beat going. However, what happens when it starts skipping steps, ra...
The silent screams of a woman’s hormones
Hormonal health is often treated as a footnote in women’s healthcare. Symptoms are downplayed, dis...
Surprising indicators of iron deficiency in women
Fatigue is a red flag, but iron deficiency anaemia can show up in sneakier ways. Here’s what to wa...
World No Tobacco Day: Why saying no to smoking still matters
It’s easy to think smoking is old news—something from a time when people lit up in restaurants a...
How to accommodate your pet when moving abroad
South Africa has seen a surge in emigration in recent years, with many families seeking new opportun...
What’s real and what’s not about perimenopause
One day, you’re breezing through life, juggling meetings, school runs, and dinner plans, and the n...
Exhaustion in disguise: When poor sleep mimics ADHD symptoms in teens
Poor sleep in teens can mimic the symptoms of ADHD, which is why sleep history should be considered ...