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 [...]

The six-part series explore the stories of athletes and the vital role of positivity from the supporters who shaped their journeys from the sidelines. Their presence changes the game, turning doubt into confidence and pressure into joy. Building on the success of the 2024 'You Got This' launch, the 2025 campaign highlights the power of encouragement, revealing [...]

For Jenna Rivera, head of marketing at Planet Fitness, the gym is a second home. “My dad started Planet Fitness before I was even born, so the hum of treadmills and the clang of barbells were my ‘playground’ and have now become my peaceful place where I destress and decompress,” she says. For Jenna, moving her body [...]

Burnout is not just a buzzword, it is a silent epidemic that is eroding wellbeing, productivity and quality of life among the workforce, and high achievers appear to be especially at risk. A clinical psychologist and occupational therapist of Netcare Akeso Umhlanga’s Centre of Psychotherapy Excellence (COPE) team unpack the troubling consequences of unmanaged chronic work stress, [...]

Menopause is a natural stage of life, but for many women, it comes with a host of unwelcome symptoms such as digestive discomfort, weight gain, low mood, and fluctuating hormones. What’s less well known is that many of these issues may be rooted in a surprising place: your gut.