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Friday, June 6, 2025

MIND your diet: can eating right really reduce your dementia risk?

Beyond promoting brain health, the MIND diet presents additional benefits including enhanced heart health, reduced cancer risk, and improved overall energy and clarity.

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Breaking the cycle: men challenge menstruation stigma in new survey

In a remarkable shift, young men are stepping forward to challenge the stigma surrounding menstruation.

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Watch VideoIs your loofah harming your skin? Here's what you need to know

Are you using a loofah in your daily shower routine? Find out why these popular accessories could be doing more harm than good to your skin.

Gerry Cupido|Published

Did you know? Your child's DNA might be hanging out in your body – 5 mind-blowing facts about microchimerism

Have you ever heard a mother say, 'My baby will always be a part of me'. It turns out, that’s not just sentiment, it’s science.

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

From nostalgia to wellness: why adults are binge-watching cartoons for better mental health

Discover how a nostalgic return to childhood cartoons is reshaping adult wellness, providing stress relief, sparking creativity, and unlocking forgotten joy.

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Nervous about using the bathroom at work? A gastroenterologist shares advice

If you have coffee with breakfast in the morning, and exercise before work or perhaps sprint around to catch the train, you’re physiologically priming yourself to poop on company time.

The Washington Post|Published

Watch VideoWhy chia seed water is the ultimate health drink

This simple drink offers a powerful nutritional punch, helping you stay hydrated, support digestion, and manage your appetite.

Gerry Cupido|Published

Artificial blood breakthrough: Japanese scientists develop universal solution for all blood types

While the excitement around artificial blood is palpable, it remains in the experimental stage. Researchers maintain a cautious optimism, aware that additional trials are necessary to ascertain safety and efficacy across diverse patient populations.

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Why South Africans are redefining wellness: a shift towards authentic self-care

Explore how the pandemic has transformed wellness in South Africa, shifting from a luxury to a necessity, as younger generations embrace mental health and self-care in their daily lives.

Vuyile Madwantsi|Published