How much screen time is too much? It’s a question many parents and caregivers ask, and for good reason. For the vast majority of families and children, screens now sit squarely inside the daily rhythms of life. They entertain, distract, soothe, teach and connect – but they can also take up much more space than we […]
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For years, conversations around mental health have focused heavily on therapy, self-care routines and romantic relationships. But recently, more people have started recognising another powerful source of emotional healing: friendship. Also see: Friendship in your 30s: Why it feels harder to maintain In a world where stress, burnout, and loneliness are becoming increasingly common, healthy […]
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Salt is a common seasoning found in kitchens worldwide and is often overlooked when considering its effects on health. While it enhances flavour, the hidden dangers of excessive salt consumption are significant and deserve attention. Understanding these risks can help make wiser dietary choices. At its core, salt is composed mainly of sodium, which is a mineral that helps regulate fluid balance […]
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How TikTok Is Completely Changing Beauty Trends – And the Way We See Beauty There was a time when beauty trends came from magazines, celebrities, or beauty counters in malls. Now? A random 19-year-old filming in bad bedroom lighting can influence what millions of people buy overnight. TikTok has completely changed the beauty industry, from […]
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12 Green Flags in Relationships That Actually Matter Long-Term Modern dating has turned everyone into a red flag detective. People can now spot gaslighting, love bombing, breadcrumbing, orbiting, ghosting, and manipulation before the first date is even over. But somewhere along the way, we became so focused on avoiding bad relationships that we forgot to […]
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Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is increasingly being diagnosed in young people, a trend that raises serious health concerns. Traditionally seen as an adult condition, its rising prevalence among youth signals shifts in lifestyle, environment, and health awareness that deserve closer examination. Also see: Money habits that help reduce financial anxiety Several key […]
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10 Money Mistakes Young South Africans Make Before 30 – And How to Avoid Them There’s a moment almost every young adult experiences. You get paid for the first time, feel independent, and suddenly realise adulthood is expensive. Between rent, transport, groceries, data, student debt, black tax, and trying to still enjoy life, money disappears […]
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Why Everyone Wants to Disconnect From Social Media Lately, more people are saying the same thing: “I need a break from social media.” Not because they suddenly hate the internet. But because many people are starting to realise they feel mentally exhausted all the time. People are increasingly describing: brain fog overstimulation anxiety comparison fatigue […]
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How to Start Over in Your 30s Nobody really prepares you for how emotionally strange your 30s can feel. By this age, many people thought they would already have: stable careers healthy relationships financial security emotional clarity and life figured out Instead, many people quietly find themselves: burned out divorced changing careers emotionally exhausted financially […]
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For many successful women in South Africa, dating has changed. More women are earning degrees, building careers and becoming financially independent — but that also means many are finding themselves in relationships where they earn more than their partners. Also see: Dating fatigue: Why modern romance feels exhausting And despite how common it’s becoming, there’s still […]
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For many, winter is one of those seasons that turns smiles into frowns as the temperatures drop and the weather causes destruction. Fortunately, there are ways to find the positive in such a freezing time of the year. Below are options to make the most of winter, as shared by experts in Time Magazine. Also […]
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Good skin isn’t just about products — it starts with quality sleep. While you rest, your body goes into repair mode, and that includes your skin. Also see: Why Your Body Feels Tired Even After Sleeping 1. Sleep Boosts Skin Repair During deep sleep, your body increases blood flow to the skin and supports collagen […]
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