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The importance of a healthy relationship post-divorce

Divorce – a term described as the process of terminating a marriage or marital union. This often includes the reorganising of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage, thus dissolving the bonds of matrimony between a married couple under the rule of law of the particular country. For many, this is a painful and disappointing […]

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Tips to starting your own Youtube podcast

With technology rapidly rising as each year passes on, human beings have been finding creative ways and strategies of increasing communication over long distances. Think about it, ten years ago words like TikTok, influencers and content creators would have been taboo. Yet, here we are in 2023 and Tik Tok is one of the biggest […]

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World AIDS Day – Stock up on HIV medication before holidays

Ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December and the upcoming holiday season, South Africans are encouraged to keep their HIV and other chronic medications up to date and ensure they can stay on their life-saving treatment through the festive season. “The holidays can be a fun and exciting time of year for many. As […]

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How to redeem yourself after loosing temper with your child

When it comes to parenting, there is no such a thing as a perfect parent. If asked to recall, many parents are likely to share a time when they lost their cool, or a time their frustration levels shot up, leading to a regrettable reaction. WebMD, a human health and well-being information hub states that […]

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Onion in sock healing effect

While onions may not always be our first go-to remedy, we sure do need to give them the props they deserve. The versatility of this vegetable is quite surprising as it contains many healing effects. Whether you are told to chew on a piece of raw onion or place a peace of it in your […]

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5 Signs of a bad babysitter

Babysitters are people who look after our little ones when we can’t or when we are not around to do so, therefore it is important that we do not turn a blind eye to signs that might indicate they are not good for their job. While a potential can ace the screening process you might […]

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What happens when your vaginal pH balance is ‘too alkaline?’

Our vaginas remain one of the most sensitive parts of our bodies that we are quite clueless about when it comes to taking care of them. While many of us think the only thing that can throw off our vaginal pH balance are harsh soaps and products, one of the most common contributing factors are […]

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How to become a surrogate mother

Surrogacy is a selfless act that sees many families with conceiving difficulties and the LGBTQI+ community fulfil their dreams of becoming parents. This involves a process where parents who can’t conceive or do not wish to physically carry for themselves go through an in- vitro fertilization (IVF) in order for the surrogate to carry their […]

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All you need to know ahead of IEC Registration weekend

As we approach the 2024 National and Provincial elections it is of utmost importance for both young and old to make sure that you exercise your right to vote and create a better future for you and others. In doing so the most important task is first ensuring that you are registered to vote. The […]

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Signs your daughter is about to get her first period

Having a daughter means you have to prepare yourself for conversations around monthly periods (menstruation), making sure they understand the importance of good hygiene especially during this time. While this conversation might be easy to have with a teenager around the ages of 13-15 years, kids nine and ten years do sometimes start menstruating. Non-profit […]

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3 Possible causes of sore nipples

Having sore and sensitive nipples is often believed to be a sign of pregnancy or the nearing of the monthly menstrual period. This is in a way true for some people, but, it is not the only reason you may experience such discomfort. Mothers with babies may sometimes experience some kind of pain in the […]

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5 Foods you can eat without gaining weight

Eating without having to worry about weight gain is a luxury many of us do not have. This leads to people having a love-hate relationship with food and picking up unhealthy eating habits all because of wanting to maintain the number we see on the scale. While many gate keep the secrets to maintaining […]

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