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Let’s be honest, not everyone has the time or energy for the gym. Between work, family, and everything else, fitting in a workout can feel like one more thing on an already full list. If hitting the gym isn’t happening right now, you can still move your body and burn calories right at home. The chores you [...]

It’s that time of the month again. I know, it’s the worst right? Nobody actually looks forward to it because it doesn’t just bring pain and discomfort. It also comes with mood swings, sore breasts, food cravings, tiredness, irritability and even feeling low. According to Everyday Health —  information hub that inspires and empowers people to live [...]

It’s 9pm. You’ve finally got the kids down, finished the work email you swore you wouldn’t open, or wrapped the call that ran forty minutes late. You sit on the edge of the bed and pick up your phone, because that is what we do now. Twenty minutes vanish into a feed you won’t remember tomorrow. You [...]

You don’t need to be flexible, wear expensive leggings, or twist yourself into a pretzel to benefit from yoga. At its core, yoga is about connecting your breath, body, and mind — and the payoff goes way beyond the mat. Here are three reasons why adding yoga to your routine is worth it: 1. It Reduces Stress [...]

Not long ago, padel was a sport few people had heard of outside parts of Europe and Latin America. Today, it's one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, with new courts opening almost weekly and players of all ages picking up a racquet for the first time. In South Africa, the sport has experienced remarkable growth [...]

You don't need to spend hours in the gym to improve your health. Research increasingly shows that short bouts of movement throughout the day can improve blood circulation, support heart health and may even contribute to healthier aging. Scientists have long linked regular physical activity to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and premature death. More [...]

If there’s one thing South Africans are good at, it’s scouting out the best ways to make our hard-earned rands stretch as farrrrrr as possible! This means having to get creative in the kitchen and sometimes finding delicious ingredients that are affordable too. Eggs are the one food that ticks both these boxes, as an affordable protein [...]

From puberty and pregnancy to menopause, getting a good night's sleep can be a constant challenge for many women. Hormonal changes, shifting life roles and evolving health needs all influence sleep quality throughout a woman's life.  Restonic SA and the Restonic Ezintsha Sleep Clinic are shining a spotlight on the unique sleep challenges women face and offering [...]

Influenza (flu) season is here and this year’s flu vaccine is available to protect us against the flu strains that are expected to circulate and make people sick. “Having our flu vaccine lowers our risk of becoming sick with flu - or seriously ill with flu if we are in the high-risk group for this and [...]

When you are pregnant, especially during the third trimester, getting a good night’s sleep can feel like a game of hide-and-seek, frustratingly out of reach when you need it most. But quality rest is essential for the health of both mom and baby. Dr Mokgohloe Phasha, an obstetrician-gynaecologist practising at Netcare Park Lane Hospital, stresses the importance [...]