Health & Wellness

Even mild asthma can cause severe, potentially fatal attacks in people who do not control the inflammation. To mark World Lung Day on 25 September, Sanofi South Africa is highlighting the need to treat the inflammation that causes asthma symptoms.1 Asthma is a long-term lung condition that affects the airways carrying air in and out of your [...]

After a long and demanding week, the weekend is supposed to be your time to breathe, rest and do things that have nothing to do with deadlines, meetings or unanswered emails. Yet for many people, switching off from work can be surprisingly difficult. You may have left the office on Friday, but your mind is still thinking [...]

By now, most of us have seen TikToker Hey Thando popping up on our timelines with one very memorable message: “Liquid sugar.” From soft drinks and juices to other popular beverages, he has been encouraging people to pay closer attention to how much sugar they are drinking and, where possible, cut back. It has also sparked a [...]

You do not need a gym membership or a cupboard full of equipment to get a good workout. Your body weight can provide enough resistance to challenge your muscles, improve strength and get your heart rate up. Whether you are short on time, working from home or simply prefer exercising in your own space, these four workouts [...]

Building muscle is not just about lifting heavier weights. What you eat before, during and after your training can help provide the energy and nutrients your body needs to repair and build muscle. The good news is that you do not need an expensive supplement cupboard or a diet made up of chicken breasts and protein shakes. [...]

Work can give us purpose, structure, financial security and a sense of achievement, but when the demands start taking over, it can also leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and disconnected from life outside the office. Prioritising your well-being at work does not mean caring less about your career. It means finding healthier ways to manage your workload, [...]

Your gut health can influence much more than digestion. The gut microbiome, the community of microorganisms living in the digestive tract, is involved in processes linked to immunity, metabolism and overall health. While there is no single food or quick fix that can “reset” your gut, research suggests that everyday diet and lifestyle choices can help support [...]

Matcha has become a familiar part of the wellness conversation, moving from Japanese tea ceremonies into cafés, kitchens and daily routines around the world. Unlike regular green tea, where the leaves are steeped in water and discarded, matcha is made by grinding green tea leaves into a fine powder, meaning the whole leaf is consumed. This gives [...]

Electrolyte drinks have become almost synonymous with hydration. From gyms and running clubs to supermarkets and social media, electrolyte powders and drinks are marketed as the secret to staying properly hydrated. But do you really need electrolytes to be “fully hydrated”? For most healthy people going about their normal day, the answer is no. Water remains the [...]

Coffee drinkers may have more muscle and less body fat than non-drinkers, according to a growing body of research, although scientists stress that the findings show an association rather than proving that coffee itself causes these differences. A recent study of 15,457 Korean adults found that people who consumed coffee more frequently tended to have more favourable [...]