Health & Wellbeing

By Dr Eathon Pekeur — Sports Medicine Why becoming an elite athlete today requires more than talent and hard work For many young athletes, the dream starts early. A school field, a weekend tournament, provincial colours, and the possibility of one day competing at the highest level. But somewhere along the journey, the experience of

By Carla Gerryts — Registered Dietitian (RD SA) Nutrition strategies to build building health and immunity from childhood to older age When we think about health, it is easy to only focus on the present: what to eat today, how to feel better this week, or how to manage a current condition. However, nutrition is

By Dr Khutso N. Sebetseba — Paediatrician | Pocket Paediatrics with Dr K When we think about children’s rights, we think about safety, education, healthcare, and protection. Rarely do we think about sleep. And yet, insufficient sleep is now recognised as a significant public health concern. International data suggest that up to one in three

By Sasha Talia Pather — Counsellor, Sasha Talia Counselling Workplace mental health is no longer a side conversation reserved for wellness days or crisis moments. As organisations move into 2026, there is a noticeable shift: companies are beginning to understand that mental well-being is not an HR “nice to have” — it is a business

By Dr Khutso N. Sebetseba — Paediatrician | Pocket Paediatrics with Dr K We are raising children in a very different world from the one we grew up in. Food is available everywhere, at any time, in bright packaging designed to catch a child’s eye. Sugar is hidden in yoghurts, cereals, juices, and even foods

By Carla Gerryts — Registered Dietitian (RD SA) Walk into any pharmacy, health shop, or even scroll through social media, and you will be met with shelves and screens filled with promises and options. It can be very overwhelming. So, is it any wonder that patients and healthcare professionals alike ask: to supplement or not

By Tasneem Abrahams — Occupational Therapist, Private Practice Growth Club Executive functioning refers to the set of cognitive skills that help us plan, organize and manage our thoughts and actions. These skills develop over time, through real world experiences, starting in early childhood and continuing into young adulthood. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a

By Carla Gerryts — Registered Dietitian (RD SA) The turn of a new year brings with it a familiar ritual: new year resolutions. Gyms memberships are reactivated, grocery bags suddenly contain quinoa and kale, and sugar is once again declared the enemy. From my experience as a dietitian, this time of year bring both hope

Dr Ganean Chetty Oertel explores the evidence behind pet ownership and its surprising benefits for human physical activity, mental health, and community wellbeing.

As mental health conversations grow louder across South Africa, dietitian Carla Gerryts explores the powerful link between nutrition and mood — and what the research really says about what we eat and how we feel.