Health & Wellbeing

By Dr Eathon Pekeur — Sports Medicine Our bones and joints are easy to take for granted until something starts hurting. Yet they are central to almost everything we do – walking, working, running, playing sport and maintaining our independence as we grow older. A healthy joint is more than the space between two bones.

By Carla Gerryts — Registered Dietitian (RD SA) Eating well is often presented as a matter of choice. All you need to do, is to choose more vegetables, buy lean protein, eat whole grains, and limit highly processed foods. While these recommendations are valuable, they can overlook an important reality for many South African households:

By Dr Ganean Chetty Oertel — Veterinarian (BVSc) When preparing for a new baby, many parents wonder whether having pets at home is a good idea. Some even consider rehoming beloved dogs or cats out of fear that they may increase the risk of allergies or pose a health hazard. The good news is that,

By Carla Gerryts — Registered Dietitian (RD SA) More than just a meal For many women, food is never just fuel. It is integrated into daily life as comfort after a long day, a way to celebrate milestones, or even a tool to regain control when everything else feels uncertain. This closely leans into our

By Carla Gerryts — Registered Dietitian (RD SA) Employee Wellness Week, celebrated the first week in July, is an ideal opportunity to reflect on the many factors that influence employee health and productivity. Physical activity and mental health support receive well-deserved attention, while nutrition is often overlooked. But, let it be known: the food employees

By Dr Jacques Conradie — Neurosurgeon A cold evening. Hospital corridors stretch out ahead of me as I move from one ward to the next, finishing rounds and checking that patients are settled for the night. Before pushing through the next set of doors, I glance at my phone. The family WhatsApp group is alive

By Dr Ganean Chetty Oertel — Veterinarian (BVSc) For centuries, people have recognized the comfort and companionship that animals provided. Today, science is repeatedly confirming what pet owners have long known- animals can have a profound impact on human mental and emotional health. From reducing anxiety and depression to supporting individuals living with post-traumatic stress

By Dr Eathon Pekeur — Sports Medicine Athletes are taught to prepare for opponents. We analyse strengths and weaknesses, train for competition, and develop strategies for challenges we can see coming. But some of the most difficult opponents in sport never step onto a field. An injury that takes longer to heal than expected. A

By Carla Gerryts — Registered Dietitian (RD SA) Every year on the 7th of June, the world celebrates World Food Safety Day. This is a reminder that safe food is everyone’s responsibility. Food safety is not only about mass food preparation, such as restaurants, factories, or supermarkets. It starts in our own kitchens, lunchboxes, braai

By Dr Khutso N. Sebetseba — Paediatrician | Pocket Paediatrics with Dr K Most parents know what cigarettes smell like. Many would not recognise a vape in their teenager’s school bag. That is part of the problem. Over the past few years, vaping has become increasingly normalised among adolescents. Sleek devices, sweet flavours, discreet packaging,